What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery position at Alpha Home Health and Hospice?
Job Summary
Seeking a physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join the Neurosurgery team at a comprehensive Neuroscience Institute. The role involves outpatient clinic work, including shared and independent clinics, with weekly inpatient and consult coverage on a rotating basis. Primary operating room coverage is on Fridays and as needed on other weekdays.
Responsibilities
Seeking a physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join the Neurosurgery team at a comprehensive Neuroscience Institute. The role involves outpatient clinic work, including shared and independent clinics, with weekly inpatient and consult coverage on a rotating basis. Primary operating room coverage is on Fridays and as needed on other weekdays.
Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient and inpatient neurosurgical care within a multidisciplinary team
- Participate in clinic duties, surgical procedures, and patient management
- Collaborate with neurosurgeons and healthcare professionals in a high-quality clinical environment
- Utilize innovative protocols and participate in comprehensive stroke and spine programs
- Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies or equivalent for nurse practitioners
- Current NCCPA certification or eligibility for certification
- Valid state licensure in Pennsylvania for PA or NP
- Experience in neurosurgery or related fields is preferred
- Strong teamwork, communication, and clinical skills
- Conduct outpatient clinics and inpatient consultations
- Assist in surgical procedures and OR coverage
- Contribute to disease management using high-value clinical protocols
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary neurosurgery team in a leading healthcare environment