PA-C or ARNP - Spine Center - UW Medical Center-Northwest
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Northwest’s Spine Center, part of the Department of Neurological Surgery, is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant). The Spine Center uses a multidisciplinary approach and the latest technology to treat simple and complex surgical spine conditions, including sciatica, slipped discs, scoliosis, and lower back pain, and provides diagnostic interventions and minimally invasive surgery for tumors and blood clots. The provider delivers neurosurgical services in outpatient, inpatient, and operating room settings, working alongside attending physicians, fellows, and residents across the Neurological Surgery continuum of care. The role is a regular, full-time position at 100% FTE, with a 4x10 schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday, with exact workdays varying by week.
Requirements
- Current and valid Washington State ARNP or Physician Assistant licensure.
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- DEA prescriptive authority.
- BLS certification.
- ACLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Previous neurosurgery experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide pre-surgical outpatient care, including surgical clearance, history and physical examinations, and coordination with anesthesia, medicine, and the inpatient team for complex cases.
- Provide post-operative outpatient care, including clinic visits, medication management, pathology follow-up, and coordination with consulting services.
- Triage patient messages and implement a plan of care.
- Interpret laboratory and diagnostic test results and consult with the attending physician.
- Participate in daily morning and afternoon inpatient rounds.
- Evaluate and manage inpatients, write daily progress notes, and formulate and implement care plans.
- Coordinate inpatient care with other services, including endocrinology, internal medicine, neurology, ENT, and infectious disease.
- May perform procedures including lumbar punctures; removal of subgaleal, JP, and Hemovac drains; placement and removal of external ventricular and lumbar drains; shunt and Ommaya tapping; and nasal endoscopy.
- Attend monthly Quality Improvement meetings and participate in ongoing QI research and projects.
- Participate in monthly case presentations and journal clubs led by the APP with physician support.
- Provide clinical mentoring to APP students and interns.
- Attend team educational conferences, including M&M, surgical grand rounds, and tumor boards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
