NP or PA Neurosurgery

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

64d•Onsite

About The Position

You'll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet Recognition consecutively since 2006. And you'll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine! You can make a difference here. About Us Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality. Your Benefits We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more. Click here for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide. Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here to learn more! Pre-Employment Requirements All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. Click here to learn more! NP or PA Neurosurgery NEUROSURGERY (Billings Clinic Main Campus) req10868 Shift: Day Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater) Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Exempt) Starting Wage DOE Under clinical supervision of a physician and direct supervision of the Manager/Director, the Physician Assistant provides general medical care, treatment and health care services to patients within the scope of their licensure and expertise level of the supervising physician.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program
Current National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants (NCCPA) Board Certification/License as Physician Assistant
Approved to practice as a physician assistant in Montana or Wyoming by Board of Medical Examiners
Additional unit specific requirements are listed above
Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program
Current Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner with a current Montana and/or Wyoming Board of Nursing License as an advance practice nurse
Current Montana and/or Wyoming license as a Registered Nurse as appropriate to service area
Additional unit specific requirements are listed above
Healthcare Provider CPR Certification; additional CPR certifications may be required depending on the patient population and/or service area

Responsibilities

Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
Examines patients and performs comprehensive physical examination, compiles patient medical data including health history and results of physical examination.
Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, laboratory, and other ancillary services as appropriate and differentiates between normal and abnormal information contained in the test results.
Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care and managing infections within the scope of their licensure and the expertise level of the supervising physician.
Formulates diagnosis of medical problem, develops, implements and monitors patient care plans, records progress notes and assists in the provision of continuity of care; conferring with the supervising physician as necessary and/or appropriate.
Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
Refers patients to other health care providers and appropriate sources of care as necessary.
Participates in on-call rotations and off hour rounding as it pertains to the specific department.
Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements; acquires knowledge and skills essential to incorporating into practice proven new evaluation/treatment modalities.
Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality; participates in the continued program development and marketing of service line.
Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Assists the physician in all aspects of surgical procedures. Assists surgeon with instruments, supplies, equipment, and retraction during surgical procedures.
Maintains appropriate theoretical and clinical skills with application and patient relevance of commonly utilized equipment specific to the surgeon's needs for the specialty/department and other areas as appropriate; pharmacological application; application of laboratory values and radiologic findings with disease process or physiological status.
Performs wound exposure, suturing, hemostasis and tissue handling procedures as training and skill level allows under the direct supervision of the physician.
Assists physician with post operative follow-up care in both the hospital and/or clinic. Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
Adheres to universal and sterile field protocols during operative procedures. Assist with room flow in the operating room. Knowledgeable in instrumentation and patient positioning.