NA/PA – Neurosurgery

Holy Cross Medical Group (HCMG) has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for a skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Neurosurgical team. The ideal candidate will have experience or a strong interest in all aspects of Neurosurgery including inpatient, outpatient, and in the operating room, and will work collaboratively with our current team of 2 Neurosurgeons and 2 Advanced Practice Providers as well as other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct comprehensive Neurosurgical assessments including history, physical examinations, interpretation of diagnostic studies.
• Evaluate and triage new patient referrals and follow-up visits.
• Conduct pre-operative and post-operative visits
• Order and interpret laboratory studies, diagnostic testing
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans with collaborating physicians
• Provide patient education on conservative management, operative planning, and pre- and post-operative instructions
• Assist with hospital rounding, new consults, and discharge planning (if applicable)
• Participate in care coordination with other providers and specialties.
• Document all patient encounters thoroughly and accurately in the Electronic Medical Record
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory guidelines, and best practice standards.
• First assist in the Operating Room for Neurosurgical patients
• Assist with call coverage.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have the following:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program
• National Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Certification (APRN) OR national board certification as a Physician Assistant. 
• Current Physician Assistant or APRN license in the State of Florida.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE 

• 2+ years of Neurosurgical experience, including first assist in the operating room.
• Experience with Epic Electronic Medical Record a plus

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

• Competitive salary based upon experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) with employer match
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Holy Cross Hospital (HCH) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. Since opening its doors in 1955, the 559-bed hospital has offered progressive services and programs to meet the evolving healthcare needs of Broward County. Today, Holy Cross has more than 600 physicians on staff representing more than 40 specialties and more than 3,000 employees. The hospital is fully accredited by the independent Joint Commission, and its medical team has earned a reputation for excellence unsurpassed in the community.

Holy Cross Medical Group (HCMG), established in 1993, is a group of more than 160 of the top physicians in South Florida employed by Holy Cross Hospital. Together, they provide a wide array of services, in various specialties, and have offices located throughout Broward and southern Palm Beach counties.

Holy Cross Hospital and Holy Cross Medical Group are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the United States. Trinity Health is based in Livonia, Michigan.

To learn more about Holy Cross, visit www.holy-cross.com.  

Fort Lauderdale, Florida is minutes away from miles of blue waterways, soft golden sands and gentle ocean breezes. Our diverse hotels, shopping centers, arts and entertainment, a world of golf and more await you. Plan a spa day or a day cruise.

Area museums invite you to explore acclaimed art, culture, science and history exhibits. Meanwhile, world-class entertainment is within easy reach. For accompanying family members, the area offers endless opportunities for relaxation, recreation and entertainment while the visiting patient takes advantage of Holy Cross Hospital’s world-class medical care.

Holy Cross is conveniently located near the Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale International Airport and also accessible from Miami and Palm Beach International Airports. In addition, we are close to one of the busiest ports in the U.S.

Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. We serve people and communities in 22 states from coast to coast with more than 90 hospitals and 100 continuing care facilities – including home care, hospice, PACE and senior living facilities and programs that provide nearly two and a half million visits annually. Trinity Health employs more than 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians.

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore this opportunity at www.trinity-health.org.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to submit your CV, please email Trinity Health Recruitment at docopps@trinity-health.org.