Ascension

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

Nashville, TN

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Your future role at a glance

Location: Nashville, TN
Facility Name: Howell Allen Clinic
Schedule: Full-time

Productivity incentives:

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 a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Howell Allen Clinic to provide medical care to patients.
* Call structure: no call/no holidays/no weekends
* Practice setting: Neurosurgery Clinic
* Employed position within a nonprofit health system
* Board Certified
* Eligible for state medical license and DEA registration

About the Facility

  • Howell Allen Clinic is one of the premier neurosurgery practices in the Southeastern US.
  • Serving a population of approximately 2M in Middle TN, Northern AL, and KY
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
  • The APPs at HOA operate at a very high level of clinical scope, detailed exams, perioperative care and long-term survivorship.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

  • In collaboration with a physician, provide for the expansion of individualized primary health-care services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions.
  • Obtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview and examination. Order, perform and interpret diagnostic studies. Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
  • Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other health-care providers or community resources.
  • Counsel and educate patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
  • Document delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

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.
  • Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

  • Master's degree of Nursing required.

Compensation Details

Benefits that help you thrive * Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options * Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance * Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays * Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning * Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources * Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits * Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

Posted July 23, 2026