Physician Assistant-Physician Extender-Spine & Neuro Surgery-Full Time

HH Health System • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This health care professional is a physician assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (NP) on the neurosurgery team of the Spine and Neuro department at Huntsville Hospital whose primary function is the co-management of patients (i.e., their diagnosis and treatment) under the supervision of the neurosurgical physicians within the recognized standards of practice. Performs surgical procedures in the operating room under the direct supervision of the surgeon. Performs procedures in the clinic under direct or indirect supervision. Works directly with staff, administration, patients and families to ensure quality care across the continuum as an expert in surgical practice areas. Performs on-call coverage requiring high-level decision making on weekdays, weeknights, and weekends inclusive of surgery, hospital rounding, consults, and ED visits.

Requirements

• Education required: Completion of Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing Degree or current Physician Assistant license required
• License, registration and/or certification: Successful completion of a National Certification Exam for NP or current registration through the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners for PA. Approval of the Huntsville Hospital Credentialing Board. BLS certification required within orientation period.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year of work experience as a licensed NP/PA.
• Must have proven ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to interact with patients and their families in a manner that instills confidence and facilitates communication.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment.

Nice To Haves

• Inpatient, acute care neurosurgical or surgical experience preferred.
• Surgical experience strongly preferred for Surgical NP/PA.

Responsibilities

• Co-management of patients (i.e., their diagnosis and treatment) under the supervision of the neurosurgical physicians within the recognized standards of practice.
• Performs surgical procedures in the operating room under the direct supervision of the surgeon.
• Performs procedures in the clinic under direct or indirect supervision.
• Works directly with staff, administration, patients and families to ensure quality care across the continuum as an expert in surgical practice areas.
• Performs on-call coverage requiring high-level decision making on weekdays, weeknights, and weekends inclusive of surgery, hospital rounding, consults, and ED visits.

Benefits

• We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more.
• Huntsville Hospital Benefits: We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level