Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Intermountain Health•Grand Junction, CO

4d•$57 - $88•Onsite

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: As a Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP; nurse practitioner or physician assistant) at Intermountain Health, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience. You'll join a well-established group of Neurosurgeons and experienced APPs. In this role you can anticipate: Practicing at Wellington Neurosurgery Clinic and St. Mary's Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado Clinic Hours: Mon-Thurs, 7a-5p (closed for lunch hour) General Neurosurgery coverage for a busy high acuity trauma center Splitting time between the clinic, the OR, and on the trauma team; to include first-assisting in surgical cases, inpatient rounding, neurosurgery trauma shifts, clinic new-patient and follow-up appointments, etc. Rotating weekend (Fri-Sun) coverage with other APPs in the group (1:4-5) Neurosurgery Trauma is 24/7 coverage, 12-hour shifts (shift expectation adjustable depending on candidate interest; rotating weekends is mandatory for all APPs on the Neurosurgery team) Complement an interventional pain practice Comfort with complex spine 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 a relocation payment, 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. What you’ll bring: Prior surgical experience APRN or PA-C degree from an accredited program Active, unobstructed Colorado medical license, or the ability to obtain one BLS certification and DEA Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process About us: Intermountain Health is a model health system providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven states in the mountain west. Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values at: About Intermountain! What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health? It means joining the Power of We, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes. Life in Grand Junction, CO Grand Junction, CO is the largest city between Denver and Salt Lake City, UT. With roughly 150,000 residents, Grand Junction is a right-sized community close to Colorado’s mountain towns and outdoor recreation opportunities. With mild winters and over 320 days of sunshine a year, Colorado’s Western Slope is an ideal choice for outdoor enthusiasts. St. Mary’s Medical Center is a 346-bed Level II trauma center and the largest medical center between Denver and Salt Lake City. Serving the healthcare needs of western Colorado and eastern Utah for 125 years, St. Mary’s is a faith-based, nonprofit provider and part of Intermountain Healthcare, a nonprofit health system with hospitals in Colorado, Montana, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, and Kansas. Location: Grand Junction Neurosurgery Work City: Grand Junction Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $56.76 - $87.59 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice. Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. To find out more about us, head to our career site here. 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Requirements

Prior surgical experience
APRN or PA-C degree from an accredited program
Active, unobstructed Colorado medical license, or the ability to obtain one
BLS certification and DEA
Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process

Nice To Haves

Complement an interventional pain practice
Comfort with complex spine

Responsibilities

Splitting time between the clinic, the OR, and on the trauma team; to include first-assisting in surgical cases, inpatient rounding, neurosurgery trauma shifts, clinic new-patient and follow-up appointments, etc.
Rotating weekend (Fri-Sun) coverage with other APPs in the group (1:4-5)
Neurosurgery Trauma is 24/7 coverage, 12-hour shifts (shift expectation adjustable depending on candidate interest; rotating weekends is mandatory for all APPs on the Neurosurgery team)