APP Neurosurgery

APP Neurosurgery

Bronson Neuroscience Center has an exciting opportunity in southwest Michigan for a goal oriented, energetic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. This full-time position will be working with the Neurosurgery division, supporting both our Kalamazoo and Battle Creek locations.

The Neuroscience surgery division currently consists of 5 Neurosurgeons, 1 Neuroendovascular Surgeon, 3 Physiatrists and 7 APPs. This position is very diverse, with a mix of inpatient rounding, outpatient clinic, and surgical assisting, with no required night call coverage. An eligible candidate would be a PA or a family practice NP who can see peds of all ages. This position is team focused and provides inpatient rounding coverage on a weekend rotation.

The ideal candidate will have a desire for providing personalized, evidence-based, care at the highest level. We are looking for someone who is a good team-player, eager to learn, has great communications skills, and a passion for supporting neurosurgical patients.

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.

Requirements:

• 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.

Interested candidates contact Megan Grimes at View phone number on click.appcast.io or e-mail: View email address on click.appcast.io