Neurosurgeon

APP Neurosurgery

Location: BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Position Overview

• Assists in the delivery of medical care to the patient by reviewing and monitoring treatment and therapy plans in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Obtains medical and personal histories, performs physical exams, orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic tests and interprets results.
• Educates patients and families regarding the plan of care.
• Works in conjunction with multidisciplinary team for the management of neurosurgical and neuroendovascular patients.
• Assists surgeon in the operating room on spinal and cranial cases.
• Supports all neurosurgeons and neuroendovascular surgeons on a rotating basis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 – 2 years’ experience as an APP is preferred but not required. Experience in neurosurgery, other surgery specialty, or neurology is preferred.
• Must be able to practice independently with strong clinical decision making; communicate clearly with patients and caregivers and be able to navigate well through the EMR (Epic).
• Is able to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
• Graduate of accredited PA/NP program with unrestricted license to practice as a PA/NP in the state of Michigan.
• Be able to support surgeons as OR first assist.

Additional Details

• Shift: First Shift
• Time Type: Full time
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Cost Center: 8820 Bronson Neurosurgery (BMH)