Spine Surgery PA | You are part of a bigger story of care

Your future role at a glance

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 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Incentives:

• $3500 CME allowance + 5 dedicated CME days
• Malpractice coverage with tail

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

How you'll make an impact in this role

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 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.
• 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.

What additional preferences we're seeking

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