Ascension

NP/PA Neurosurgery

Ascension$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Wisconsin Physician Assistant credential required before hire
  • BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days post-hire
  • Advanced Life Support certification preferred
  • Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • 1 year of relevant work experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide a mix of inpatient and outpatient care
  • Perform surgical assistance in the operating room
  • Conduct patient evaluations and treatments
  • Accept referrals and act as attending physician when necessary
  • Engage in cost-effectiveness and quality improvement efforts
  • Document patient care to meet insurance standards
  • Participate in academic programs as requested

Benefits

  • $5,000 start bonus
  • $2,000 CME allowance
  • $10,000 relocation allowance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Various health insurance options and wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits with employer match
  • Disability benefits (long-term and short-term)
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • Parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Community service opportunities
Full Job Description
We Are Hiring

Location: Milwaukee, WI and Brookfield, WI

Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Hospital and Elmbrook Hospital

Schedule: Full Time

Start Bonus: $5,000

CME Allowance: $2,000

Relocation Allowance: $10,000

Malpractice Coverage with Tail

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type

What You Will Do

Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital is looking for a Neurosurgical Advanced Practice Provider for our Neurosurgery Department

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital to provide medical services to patients.

  • Combination of inpatient and outpatient work. Rounding on inpatient consults and follow-ups, along with assisting with the surgeon in the OR
  • Call being only one weekend a month
  • Opportunity to be a part of a collaborative neuro practice that is building.
  • Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
  • Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
  • Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
  • Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
  • Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
  • Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.


What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:.
  • Physician Assistant credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:
  • Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:
  • 1 year of experience preferred.


Additional Preferences

Neurosurgery experience preferred.

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Visa Eligibility

H1-B Visa Eligible

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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