PA-C or ARNP - Neurological Surgery Clinic - UW Medical Center-Montlake
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Montlake’s Neurological Surgery Clinic has an opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant). The role provides neurosurgical services in outpatient and inpatient settings, working alongside attending physicians, fellows, and residents across the Neurological Surgery continuum of care. The clinic provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for complex disorders of the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves, including tumors, degenerative disease, vascular lesions, epilepsy, spinal anomalies, peripheral nerve disorders, chronic pain and spasticity, movement disorders, and developmental defects. This is a regular, full-time position at 100% FTE, scheduled for 40 hours per week on a 4x10 schedule, generally 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday, with the exact days worked potentially varying by week. The annual pay range is $138,720–$210,684. Benefits information is available through the University of Washington staff benefits website.
Requirements
- Current and valid Washington State ARNP or Physician Assistant licensure.
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- DEA prescriptive authority.
- BLS certification.
- ACLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Previous neurosurgery experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient pre-surgical care, including surgical clearance, history and physical examinations, and coordination with anesthesia, medicine, and inpatient teams for complex cases.
- Provide post-operative care, including clinic visits, medication management, pathology follow-up, and coordination with consult services.
- Triage patient messages and implement plans of care.
- Interpret laboratory and diagnostic test results and consult with the attending physician.
- Participate in daily morning and afternoon inpatient rounds.
- Evaluate and manage inpatients, write daily progress notes, and formulate and implement care plans.
- Coordinate patient care with other services, including endocrinology, internal medicine, neurology, ENT, and infectious disease.
- May perform lumbar punctures; remove subgaleal, JP, and Hemovac drains; place and remove external ventricular drains and lumbar drains; tap shunts and Ommaya reservoirs; and perform nasal endoscopy.
- Participate in monthly case presentations and journal clubs led by the APP with physician support.
- Provide clinical mentoring to APP students and interns.
- Attend team educational conferences, including M&M, surgical grand rounds, and tumor boards.
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Job Type
Full-time
