Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatric Neurosurgery (Riley Children's Health)

Opportunity Criteria

ProfessionPhysician Assistant
SpecialtyNeurological Surgery
Loan RepaymentNot Specified
Salary RangeNot Specified
Employment TypeNot Specified
Bonuses OfferedNone

Job Description

Our Pediatric Neurosurgery team has an opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their highly respected team at Riley Children's Hospital! 

Opportunity Details

  • Full-time, Day Shift 
    • Weekdays (rotating weekend) 
    • 6:00am-6:00pm 
    • No call
  • 100% inpatient 
  • Work directly with 5 physicians and 6 APPs 
  • Patient volume: 20+ per week in hospital
  • Patient population includes inpatient pediatric neurosurgery patients, critical care, trauma, TBI, neurovascular, spine, head formation, and cranial surgery pediatric patients. 

Key responsibilities

  • Inpatient care and discharges 
  • See patients both with an MD and independently 
  • Order tests and labs as needed
  • See post-op patients for MDs
  • Perform rounds and consults
  • Answer messages from nurses and MDs regarding patient needs
  • Work directly with residents

Qualifications

  • Master's degree required
  • ACNP, FNP, PNP or PA certification required
  • APP Experience in pediatric neurosurgery and/or ICU preferred 
  • If new graduate, clinical rotation and/or clinical rotations in pediatric neurosurgery, trauma, or ICU is required
  • General knowledge of neurological deficits and disordered highly preferred  

IU Health offers a value-based compensation package that includes: group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, generous PTO, CME allowance/time off, relocation assistance, and malpractice insurance coverage.

Indianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure.  Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:

  • Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
  • Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
  • Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
  • Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
  • Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
  • Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
  • Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
  • Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathon
  • Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati

Facility & Address

  • Riley Hospital for Children
  • 702 Riley Hospital Drive Indianapolis IN

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Contact Information

Emily Davidson Senior Physician Recruiter

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