Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner

Rebound is the largest orthopedic and neurosurgical practice in the Portland-Vancouver area with an array of sub-specialties including orthopedics, brain and spine care, sports medicine, physiatry, and physical therapy. We are proud to be the team physicians for the Portland Winterhawks and several collegiate teams and celebrate over 50 years of service to our patients and the community. We are headquartered in Southwest, Washington just across the river from Portland, Oregon and a 90-minute drive to either the beach or mountains. Hiking trails, parks, excellent schools, arts and culture, fine dining and food carts are abundant in our region.

We are hiring for an experienced neurosurgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner position. The ideal candidate will be passionate about patient care, have excellent communication, problem solving, and decision making skills. Responsibilities:

• Support an environment that reinforces Rebound's mission and core values of superior service, teamwork, integrity, innovation, quality and recognition.
• Provide direct patient care to include, but not limited to, examinations, physicals, diagnosis, and documenting patient medical data and health histories.
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, wound care, and managing infection.
• Provide acute and chronic care according to protocol. Monitor effective therapy.
• Administer or order appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. Interpret and convey test results.
• Assist with surgical and microscopic procedures within standards of care and practice guidelines. Must obtain staff privileges as necessary to assist physicians.
• Strictly adhere to pre- and post-operative protocols.
• Conduct hospital rounds as necessary and required.
• Develop and implement appropriate care management plan.
• Respond to medical emergencies including CPR.
• Triage patient phone calls to facilitate patient care delivery.
• Educate patients and families in regards to therapeutic regimens, surgery and procedures, pre and post-operative care, and other relevant information.
• Demonstrate positive and effective written and verbal communication skills with patients, families and co-workers.
• Document clear, concise and accurate clinical information in the patient record.
• Maintain, interpret and apply basic clinical practice statistics.
• Demonstrate efficient management of time and resources. Consult with other staff as appropriate.
• Adhere to practice standards and PA code of ethics.
• Utilize and conduct research/inquiry appropriate to clinical setting.
• Provide leadership by serving as role model and resource.
• Attend and participate in required meetings.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and abide by all HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Adhere to, and enforce, policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Physician Assistant:
  • Master's degree required. Graduate of physician assistant training program accredited and approved by the CAHEA, CAAHEP, and/or ARC-PA.
  • Ability to obtain Washington and Oregon PA license.
  • Certified through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
  • BLS certified.
  • Current DEA License. NPI required.
  • Must comply with and be able to be fully credentialed.
• Nurse Practitioner:
  • Ability to obtain Washington and Oregon NP License.
  • Certified through accredited national certifying body.
  • BLS certified.
  • Current DEA License. NPI required.
  • Must comply with and be able to be fully credentialed.
• High level of clinical and operational expertise.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others.
• Demonstrate skills in program development.

We are proud to offer:

• Full-time schedule of 4 days/week, 10 hour days
• Medical/Vision/Rx
• Dental
• 401(K) Retirement Plan, including discretionary profit sharing
• Company paid Life Insurance/AD&D
• Voluntary Life insurance/AD&D
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending and Health Saving Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Parking
• Paid Time Off accrued at up to 27 days in your first year based on FTE
• Continuing education and professional due reimbursement

This is a great opportunity to work in a quality organization with top doctors in the Northwest. At Rebound, our goal is to cultivate an organization that offers superior patient-centered medical care, with mutual respect and cooperation in a positive and supportive environment. Come join our team!