Ascension

Spine Surgery NP / PA

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

Qualifications

  • BLS certification within 30 days of hire
  • Licensed Physician Assistant credentialed by Texas Medical Board
  • Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
  • Graduate of accredited PA program; Master's preferred
  • 1 year of relevant experience preferred
  • Acute Care Certification preferred for NPs
  • RNFA required for NP applicants

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct health care services under physician supervision
  • Obtain patient history and perform assessments
  • Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic procedures
  • Document treatment and management of health conditions
  • Educate patients and families about health and resources

Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Various health insurance options and wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits with employer match
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • Parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Opportunities for community involvement
Full Job Description
We Are Hiring

Location: Austin, Texas

Facility Name: Ascension Seton Medical Center, Dell Children's Medical Center, and Texas Spine and Scoliosis Center Clinic

Schedule: Full-Time; Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Incentives:

$3500 CME allowance + 5 dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

What You Will Do

As a PA or NP in Spine Surgery, you will work closely with the surgeons to evaluate pre-operative and post-operative spine surgery patients in the clinic and the hospital, as well as first assist in the operating room.

  • Join an established team of 5 surgeons and 10 APPs
  • Call structure: 1/8 weekend call requirement with call pay
  • Practice setting: mix of both inpatient and outpatient
  • Employed position within a nonprofit health system


Responsibilities:
  • Provide direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services under the supervision of a physician.
  • Obtain patient history and performs assessment. Order, perform and interpret diagnostic procedures.
  • Provide and document direct treatment and management of health conditions.
  • Provide counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
  • Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.


What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Licensed Physician Assistant credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Certified Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • 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

Acute Care Certification preferred and RNFA required for all NP applicants.

Visa Eligibility

None

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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