Neurosurgery PA | You are part of a bigger story of care

Your future role at a glance

Location: Nashville TN

Facility: Howell Allen / Ascension Medical Group

Schedule: Full time

Specialty: Neurosurgery NP/PA

CME allowance + dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

How you'll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated APP to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
* Join an established team as a 1:1 APP
* Call structure: None
* Practice setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
* Employed position within a nonprofit health system
* Full time: M - F 7A - 5P
* Physician support with Surgery and patient follow up
* Spinal Surgery experience preferred
* Experience in both an inpatient and outpatient environment needed
* This is for a dedicated APP to work with a single surgeon
* Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and retirement

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services under the supervision of a physician.
• Obtain patient history and perform 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 minimum requirements you'll 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.
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Tennessee Committee on Physicians Assistants obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

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

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience preferred.