Advance Practice Provider - Inpatient Neurosurgery

Advance Practice Provider - Inpatient Neurosurgery

Job Description

The Advance Practice Provider in Inpatient Neurosurgery at VHC Health Physicians plays a vital role in the comprehensive care of patients admitted for neurosurgical evaluation, treatment, and recovery. Working under a PA Agreement with collaborating neurosurgeons, the PA provides direct inpatient care, coordinates multidisciplinary management, and ensures continuity of care from admission through discharge.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing daily rounds on neurosurgical inpatients, documenting progress notes, and updating care plans.
• Managing pre- and post-operative neurosurgical patients, including monitoring neurological status, wound care, and pain management.
• First assisting in OR for neurosurgical procedures
• Performing bedside procedures at the oversight of supervising physician
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests (CT, MRI, labs) and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
• Coordinating with neurosurgeons, hospitalists, intensivists, nursing staff, rehabilitation specialists, and case managers to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participating in discharge planning, patient/family education, and transitions of care to outpatient follow-up.
• Responding to inpatient consults and acute neurosurgical issues, including emergent evaluations in the ICU or step-down units and ED.
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives, risk management, and compliance programs specific to neurosurgical services.

Awards & Recognition

• Washington Commanders selected VHC Health as its women's health partner, recognizing our commitment to advancing care and reducing stigma around mental health.
• Ranked among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals for four consecutive years.
• Recognized by the Women's Choice Award in eight categories, including minimally invasive surgery and cancer care.
• Named a 2023 Best Cancer Hospital by Newsweek.
• Honored for billing ethics by Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group.

Our Community

Northern Virginia offers an exceptional quality of life with access to world-class cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities. Living in Arlington or surrounding areas provides proximity to the nation's capital, outstanding schools, diverse communities, and year-round outdoor activities. With two major airports, thriving neighborhoods, and a strong healthcare and corporate presence, Northern Virginia is one of the best places to live and work in the country.

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