Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery
About The Position
Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday. Hiring Range: $135,283.20 - $170,414.40 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations . Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Neurosurgery Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Advance Practice Provider (APP) The Department of Neurosurgery at UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing team. We welcome and support caregivers to join us in our relentless pursuit of healing. The Department : In the Division of Neurological Surgery at UMass Memorial Medical Center, we provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art care to patients suffering from diseases of the spine and brain. UMass Memorial Medical Center: University Campus is a level-1 Trauma Center and a certified comprehensive Stroke Center of Excellence to treat acute stroke and cerebral aneurysms
Requirements
- Master or Doctoral degree from an NP or PA accredited program and board certification is required.
- Massachusetts State License, State Controlled Substances Registration and Federal DEA Controlled Substance required.
Nice To Haves
- Acute Care/Critical Care clinical experience a plus, but not required.
- Outstanding orientation is provided, will consider new graduates.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with our well-established team of eight neurosurgeons, residents and twelve APPs
- Focused care for Neurosurgical Adult/Pediatric patients in the ED, ICU and acute care floors
- Provide continuity of patient care by facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, the patient, and the patient's family.
- Once fully trained, perform neurosurgical consultations, minor/major procedures as needed, pre and post-op care in collaboration with APP team, Neurosurgery residents and Neurosurgery attendings.
- Opportunity to work in outpatient setting as well as assist with outpatient management such as, patient inquiries, imaging follow up, referrals and occasional clinic coverage.
- Opportunities for OR coverage as needed, but not required.
- Mixed days/nights, 12hr shifts vary with < 25% night coverage and 1:3 weekend rotation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
