Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider - Inpatient

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Section of Neurosurgery at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH seeks a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner) to join an established and collaborative group on the inpatient neurosurgery team. The Neurosurgery APP is dedicated to inpatient care for primary neurosurgery patients and consults from all neurosurgical subspecialties. They will provide assessments of physical and psychosocial status, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests, interpretation of data, implementation of therapeutic plans, and follow-through as needed. This position will care for adults and pediatric patients and should have the experience and ability to handle bedside procedures. Our designated Neurocritical Care Unit and new patient pavilion allows providers access to state-of-the-art resources for high-quality patient care. The APP will also provide health education and counseling to patients and/or family members, assist with integrating care by other providers, and make appropriate referrals. Educational opportunities abound in this Level I Trauma Center, including biweekly Advanced Practice Providers lecture series, weekly Neurosurgery conferences, and Surgery Grand Rounds. Daily rounds include the opportunity for learning and teaching with attending physicians and resident physicians.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of advanced practice provider experience required
• BLS & ACLS certification required
• Current (or eligible) certification to practice as a PA or APRN in NH
• Successful completion of an approved PA/APRN program.
• Master's degree required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with neuroscience or ICU preferred
• Academic medical center experience preferred
• Surgical first-assist certification for those interested in OR time
• Interest and/or willingness to learn bedside procedures

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments of physical and psychosocial status, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests.
• Interpret data.
• Implement therapeutic plans and follow-through as needed.
• Care for adults and pediatric patients.
• Handle bedside procedures.
• Provide health education and counseling to patients and/or family members.
• Assist with integrating care by other providers.
• Make appropriate referrals.

Benefits

• Academic appointment at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level