Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Neurosurgery)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Neurosurgery) – Phoenix, AZ

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Hours & Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Work Environment: Inpatient hospital-based, working within a multidisciplinary neurosurgery team

Travel Required: No

Salary / Hourly Rate: $140k - $180k + Bonus ($225k possible on target take home earnings)

Bonus Offered: Yes

Benefits Offered: Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits, HSA with company match (HDHP plans), 401k with match (including part-time), Employee Assistance Program (24/7 support)

On Call Required: Optional overnight call with stipend available

Why work with us:

Join a highly respected multidisciplinary neurosurgical team known for exceptional patient care, collaborative teamwork, and outstanding surgical outcomes. We value clinical excellence, professional growth, and compassionate care for every patient.

What our ideal new team member looks like:

You’re an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) with at least 1–2 years in neurosurgery or a closely related surgical or critical care specialty. You're adaptable, confident in high-acuity settings, and comfortable rotating between the OR and floor-based care. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to contribute to a team that prioritizes both technical skill and empathetic patient care.

Job Summary:

This full-time, inpatient-based APP role supports the neurosurgical service at a leading healthcare facility in Phoenix. Working closely with neurosurgeons, you'll manage patient care from initial consult to postoperative follow-up. This includes assisting in the operating room, performing procedures, and coordinating care across disciplines. Floor coverage and surgical first-assist responsibilities are shared within the APP team. Overnight call is optional and compensated.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform new consults, postoperative evaluations, and nonoperative follow-up visits
• Obtain patient histories, conduct physical examinations, monitor therapies, and place orders
• Participate in daily hospital rounds alongside attending surgeons
• Coordinate care for neurosurgical patients in collaboration with physicians and other service lines
• Communicate effectively across departments and with patient families
• Complete appropriate documentation and discharge planning including prescriptions and follow-up
• Perform bedside procedures as needed
• First assist in the operating room on a rotating basis
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times

Prerequisites / License & Certification Requirements:

• 1-2 Years Experience in Neurosurgery or Similar Field as an APP
• NP/PA Program Completed in USA (Not Puerto Rico)
• Arizona NP/PA License
• NP first assist in OR: Completion of a program meeting AORN RNFA education standards

If you meet all of our criteria and would like to be considered, please apply with your most updated Resume/CV. Cover Letter and references are preferred but optional. We look forward to meeting with you!

Requirements

• 1-2 Years Experience in Neurosurgery or Similar Field as an APP
• NP/PA Program Completed in USA (Not Puerto Rico)
• Arizona NP/PA License