Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery

Ascension Health•Brookfield, WI

60d

About The Position

Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital is looking for a Neurosurgical Advanced Practice Provider for our Neurosurgery Department This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital to provide medical services to patients. Position Highlights: Combination of inpatient and outpatient work. Rounding on inpatient consults and follow-ups, along with assisting with the surgeon in the OR Call being only one weekend a month Opportunity to be a part of a collaborative neuro practice that is building.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Physician Assistant credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Orthopedic Physician Assistant preferred. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.
1 year of experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Neurosurgery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.