Advanced Practice Provider - Neurosurgery

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Must be comfortable working in a large public/county facility.
· Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge in area assigned, and competency in assessment techniques, diagnosis and treatment processes that apply to the assigned medical specialty area.
· Must have good interpersonal, verbal, and oral communication skills.
· Must be self-directed and take the initiative to develop and participate in community activities and medical outreach.
· Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behavior.
· Independently and in collaboration with physician(s) and interdisciplinary team members, provides comprehensive clinical and organizational direction and leadership to the healthcare provider team in the care of patients.
· Performs comprehensive history and physical assessment.
· Documents findings and noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings.
· Orders and interprets the appropriate diagnostic labs and tests.
· Forms medical diagnoses based on history, assessment, and diagnostic findings.
· Develops, implements, and evaluates treatment plans.
· Prescribes and recommends pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
· Initiates appropriate specialty consultations referrals when requisite.
· Initiates and evaluates clinical pathways and protocols.
· Collaborate with Attendings and/or Fellows regarding admissions and community transfers.
· Facilitates the timely flow of patients via collaboration with interdisciplinary team members and supports all interdisciplinary relationships.
· Recognizes acute/emergent situations requiring immediate responsiveness and initiates life-saving interventions, alerting the interdisciplinary team members for assistance.
· Recognizes and incorporates age-specific requirements, communicates plan of care with patients and families.
· Advocates for patients and family members in educational needs, treatment options, participation in care and ethical issues and patient rights with recognition and consideration of the diverse needs of the individual/family
· Provides consultation in specialty areas.
· Maintains confidentiality of patient information
· Coordinates meeting applicable clinical standards for all disciplines in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.

· Anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient families, staff, and students.
· Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency.

· Education:
o Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing (AGACNP) OR Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program (PA)

· Experience:
o 2 years of experience working as an Advanced Practice Provider in Neurosurgery preferred.

· Licensure:
o Physician Assistant (PA)
o Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) with a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification
o Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
o DEA license required

· Skills:
o Must be comfortable working in a large public/county facility
o Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge in area assigned, and competency in assessment techniques, diagnosis and treatment processes that apply to the assigned medical specialty area
o Must have good interpersonal, verbal and oral communication skills
o Must be self-directed and take initiative to develop and participate in community activities and medical outreach
o Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behavior

Benefits:
· Competitive salary
· Allowed Paid Time Off (ATO)
· CME/Professional Expense Allowance
· Relocation assistance
· Malpractice insurance provided
· Health, vision, and dental insurance options
· Retirement options

Acclaim Health is a leading healthcare provider serving the Fort Worth community with a comprehensive range of medical services. As the clinical practice group affiliated with JPS Health Network, Acclaim Health is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across a variety of specialties. Our services include primary care, family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and specialty care, as well as advanced hospital and outpatient services. With a focus on innovation, compassion, and accessibility, Acclaim Health strives to improve the health and well-being of every patient we serve.

At Acclaim Health, we are proud to provide exceptional service, to our community as a large multi-specialty physician group, we combine the expertise of over 500 providers across a wide range of specialties with the resources of JPS Health Network serving Tarrant County, Texas.

Our commitment is to deliver the highest quality care with compassion, innovation and collaboration. Whether you need preventative care management of chronic conditions or specialized treatments our team is here to support your health journey every step of the way.

Why choose Acclaim Health?

• Comprehensive Care: Access a wide range of services for primary care to specialized treatments all in one network
• Expert physicians: Our highly skilled doctors bring a wealth of expertise and dedication to patient care
• Convenience: Multiple clinic locations and integrated care with JPS community health clinics provide seamless referrals and continuity in care.
• Personalized treatment: We take the time to understand your unique healthcare needs and design care plans tailored to your health care goals.

For more information, visit www.acclaimhealth.org