Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
About The Position
When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.” About this role: This Advanced Practice Provider (APP; physician assistant or nurse practitioner) will be a vital member of the neurosciences team at Intermountain Medical Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and level I Trauma Center in Murray Utah. The APP assists neurosurgeons in the care of patients hospitalized with a variety of neurosurgical conditions, including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, tumors, etc. After being oriented to all aspects of neurosurgery and spine, the APP provides care in inpatient, outpatient, neurosurgical trauma, and neurocritical care settings. The APP's primary responsibility will be inpatient care of neurosurgery patients, though they will also consult on patients in the ER, as well as new consults in the hospital, first assist with emergent surgeries, round with the Neurosurgery Care Coordination team, and be a resource to hospital nursing staff. In addition, this APP may answer call pages that come through from the floor, ER, clinic and the answering service. In this role you can anticipate: Practicing at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah Inpatient care of neurosurgery patients, consulting on patients in the ER and hospital, first assist with emergent surgeries, inpatient rounding, etc. 24/7 coverage, including: days, nights, weekends, and holidays Average 36-shift-hours per week; varying 8-12 hour shifts with a 4-week rotating schedule An ideal candidate will have prior neurosurgery, neuro critical care, ICU, or hospitalist experience. How we'll support you: We care about your well-being which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- APRN or PA-C degree from an accredited program
- Active, unobstructed Utah medical license, or the ability to obtain one
- BLS certification and DEA
- Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process
Nice To Haves
- Prior neurosurgery, neuro critical care, ICU, or hospitalist experience
Responsibilities
- Inpatient care of neurosurgery patients
- Consulting on patients in the ER and hospital
- First assist with emergent surgeries
- Inpatient rounding
- Answer call pages that come through from the floor, ER, clinic and the answering service
Benefits
- Generous benefits package
- Paid time off
- License reimbursement
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- Annual CME allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
