Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Neurosurgery) - Phoenix, AZ

HealthOp Solutions•Phoenix, AZ

12d•$140,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, inpatient-based APP role supports the neurosurgical service at a leading healthcare facility in Phoenix. Working closely with neurosurgeons, you'll manage patient care from initial consult to postoperative follow-up. This includes assisting in the operating room, performing procedures, and coordinating care across disciplines. Floor coverage and surgical first-assist responsibilities are shared within the APP team. Overnight call is optional and compensated.

Requirements

1-2 Years Experience in Neurosurgery or Similar Field as an APP
NP/PA Program Completed in USA (Not Puerto Rico)
Arizona NP/PA License
NP first assist in OR: Completion of a program meeting AORN RNFA education standards

Responsibilities

Perform new consults, postoperative evaluations, and nonoperative follow-up visits
Obtain patient histories, conduct physical examinations, monitor therapies, and place orders
Participate in daily hospital rounds alongside attending surgeons
Coordinate care for neurosurgical patients in collaboration with physicians and other service lines
Communicate effectively across departments and with patient families
Complete appropriate documentation and discharge planning including prescriptions and follow-up
Perform bedside procedures as needed
First assist in the operating room on a rotating basis
Maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times