Spine Surgery NP / PA

Job Opportunity

Location: Austin, Texas

Facility Name: Ascension Seton Medical Center, Dell Children's Medical Center, and Texas Spine and Scoliosis Center Clinic

Schedule: Full-Time; Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Incentives:

• $3500 CME allowance + 5 dedicated CME days
• Malpractice coverage with tail

Job Responsibilities

As a PA or NP in Spine Surgery, you will work closely with the surgeons to evaluate pre-operative and post-operative spine surgery patients in the clinic and the hospital, as well as first assist in the operating room.

• Join an established team of 5 surgeons and 10 APPs
• Call structure: 1/8 weekend call requirement with call pay
• Practice setting: mix of both inpatient and outpatient
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services under the supervision of a physician.
• Obtain patient history and performs assessment. Order, perform and interpret diagnostic procedures.
• Provide and document direct treatment and management of health conditions.
• Provide counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Physician Assistant credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certified Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

Acute Care Certification preferred and RNFA required for all NP applicants.

Visa Eligibility

None

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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Why Join Our Team?

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.