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Neuro ICU Physician Assistant / Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Night Shift
Job Overview
Seeking two full-time PA's or Acute Care NP's to join our growing team as independent contractors.
This is an overnight position providing coverage for a Neurocritical Care Unit, with opportunities to support the Neurosurgery consulting service.
We are looking for motivated providers who share our passion for critical care, hard work, continued learning, and exceptional patient care. Previous Neurocritical Care, Critical Care, Neurosurgery, or other relevant acute-care experience is preferred, but it is not required.
New graduates with the right attitude and desire to learn are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide overnight care and management of patients within the Neurocritical Care Unit.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including physical and neurological examinations.
- Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the Neurocritical Care team.
- Evaluate and manage acute neurological and critical care conditions.
- Review and interpret laboratory testing, diagnostic studies, and imaging as appropriate to the provider’s role.
- Manage critically ill neurosurgical and medical patients, including ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, medication management, ICP crisis, Subarachnoid hemorrhages and other aspects of ICU care.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the Electronic Health Record.
- Complete appropriate professional billing for services provided.
- Maintain a strong commitment to patient safety, communication, and high-quality patient care.
Training & Professional Development
Training and mentorship are provided to every Independent Contractor who joins our group, in order to meet the standards of service and learn EMR systems.
The duration of training is individualized based on prior experience, clinical progression, effort, and demonstrated readiness for independent practice.
Compensation & Additional Earning Opportunities:
- Competitive training compensation starting at 75/hour depending on experience
- Competitive working compensation of up to $100/hour
- Professional billing opportunities with additional quarterly payouts based on collections
- Full-time contractors receive priority for shift scheduling, additional shift allocation, and requests for time off
Schedule
Looking for:
- Overnight position
- 3 shifts per week
- 12 shifts per month
- 4 weekend shifts per month required, includes Friday, Saturday, or Sunday nights
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited PA or ACNP program.
- Current or eligible for New York State PA or NP licensure.
- National board certification for PA or NP.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, strong clinical judgment.
- Neurocritical Care, Neurosurgery, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, or other relevant inpatient experience is preferred but not required.
- New graduates welcome to apply.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for individuals who are hardworking, motivated, dependable, eager to learn, and genuinely interested in critical care. For the right candidate, we are willing to invest significant time and resources into training and professional development.
Pay: $135,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $135,000 - $180,000