Advanced Practice Provider - Neurosurgery

Acclaim Health

Fort Worth (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO

CME allowance

Relocation assistance

Malpractice insurance

Health, vision, dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Acclaim Health, a multi‑specialty medical group partnered with JPS Health Network, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider in Neurosurgery in Fort Worth, TX. You will rotate across outpatient, inpatient, operating room settings with 7 days of 24-hour on-call every 4 weeks, including weekends and holidays.

You will assist in care delivery, order labs/imaging, perform procedures under supervision, and collaborate with residents and attendings on spine and cranial cases, contributing to

Qualifications

Must have demonstrated competency in assessment techniques, diagnosis and treatment processes that apply to the assigned medical specialty area.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Self-directed and proactive in community activities and medical outreach.
Patient-centered care and patient advocacy are essential.

Responsibilities

Assists in delivery of medical care by reviewing and monitoring treatment plans in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Orders and interprets labs, imaging and procedures related to neurosurgery.
Performs procedures under attending physician guidance per hospital protocols.
Collaborates with Orthopedic residents for spine patient management; assists surgeon in OR for spinal and cranial cases.
Coordinates bedside interventions including intracranial pressure monitors, external ventricular drains, and lumbar drains.

Skills

Public facility experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient communication

Self-directed

Patient-centered care

Education

Master's degree in nursing (AGACNP)

Graduate of PA program

Job description

Acclaim Health (Acclaim) is a multi specialty medical group practice comprised of over 500 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants that partner with JPS Health Network (JPS). Acclaim supports JPS’s mission of transforming healthcare delivery for the communities we serve. From primary care to pediatrics to a full range of specialties, Acclaim’s goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate care for every patient, every time.

As the county health network and Level-1 Trauma Center, JPS has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years. In addition to providing high-quality care, JPS is also an urban teaching hospital with a long history of training physicians and medical students. JPS offers 18 residency and fellowship programs, including the largest family medicine residency in the nation. JPS educates in tandem with the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Burnett School of Medicine at TCU.

For more information, visit www.teamacclaim.org .

Job Title

Advanced Practice Provider - Neurosurgery

Requisition Number

req30581

Location

JPOC 1350

Job Description

Job Summary

-A full-time schedule with rotation between outpatient, inpatient, operating room and 7 days of 24-hour call per 4 weeks; including weekend and holiday coverage is required.
Assists I the delivery of medical care to the patient by reviewing and monitoring treatment and therapy plans in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
Order and interpret labs, imaging and procedures related to specialty of care.
Performs clinical procedures under the direction of attending physician according to approved hospital protocols.
Works in conjunction with Orthopedic residents for the management of spine patients.
Assist surgeon in the operating room on spinal and cranial cases.
Conduct bedside interventions with the supervision of attending provider including place of intracranial pressure monitors, external ventricular drains, and lumbar drains.

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.

About Acclaim Health

Acclaim Health is a multi‑specialty medical group practice comprised of over 500 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who partner with JPS Health Network (JPS). Acclaim supports JPS’s mission of transforming healthcare delivery for the communities we serve. From primary care to pediatrics to a full range of specialties, Acclaim’s goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate care for every patient, every time.

JPS Health Network has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years, covering a population of 3.5+ million. As the county health network and Level-1 Trauma Center, JPS is also an urban teaching hospital with a long history of training physicians and medical students. JPS offers 18 residency and fellowship programs, including the largest family medicine residency in the nation.

Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

2 years of experience working as an Advanced Practice Provider in Neurosurgery preferred.

Licensure

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

Skills

-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 initiative to develop and participate in community activities and medical outreach
Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behavior

Benefits