Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Advance Practice Provider (APP)

The Department of Neurosurgery at UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing team. We welcome and support caregivers to join us in our relentless pursuit of healing.

The Department:

• In the Division of Neurological Surgery at UMass Memorial Medical Center, we provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art care to patients suffering from diseases of the spine and brain.
• UMass Memorial Medical Center: University Campus is a level-1 Trauma Center and a certified comprehensive Stroke Center of Excellence to treat acute stroke and cerebral aneurysms

Position Responsibilities include:

• Work collaboratively with our well-established team of eight neurosurgeons, residents and APPs
• Focused care for Neurosurgical Adult/Pediatric patients in the ED, ICU and acute care floors
• Provide continuity of patient care by facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, the patient, and the patient's family.
• Once fully trained, perform neurosurgical consultations, minor/major procedures as needed, pre and post-op care in collaboration with APP team, Neurosurgery residents and Neurosurgery attendings.
• Opportunity to work in outpatient setting as well as assist with outpatient management such as, patient inquiries, imaging follow up, referrals and occasional clinic coverage.
• Opportunities for OR coverage as needed, but not required/frequent.
• Outstanding orientation is provided, will consider new graduates.
• This is a full-time position. Mixed days/nights, 12hr shifts and 1:3 weekend rotation.

Position Qualifications:

• Acute Care/Critical Care clinical experience a plus, but not required.
• Master or Doctoral degree from an NP or PA accredited program and board certification is required.
• Massachusetts State License, State Controlled Substances Registration and Federal DEA Controlled Substance required.