Advanced Practice Provider Neurosurgery (NP/PA)

CHI; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

PTO and CME time

401k with match

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group in The Woodlands, TX seeks a Neurosurgery APP (NP/PA) to manage pre-op and post-op neurosurgical patients in clinic and coordinate follow-up. The role emphasizes evidence-based neurosurgical care, thorough neurological assessments, and sound clinical judgment.

First-assist duties may be available 2 days per week if trained, with weekend rounding as needed. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited NP or PA program with national board certification,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program with national board certification.
• Active or eligible state license and DEA in the state of Texas, or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Ability to independently evaluate patients in clinic, including triaging surgical vs. conservative care needs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage neurosurgery patients in clinic with established neurosurgery provider.
• Role may include first-assist duties up to 2 days per week if trained.
• Triage referrals and identify patients suitable for conservative treatment or timely surgical evaluation.
• Weekend rounding at least once per month.
• Work with Epic EMR and participate in a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Skills

NP/PA certification

Texas license

DEA registration

Clinical assessment

Education

NP or PA program graduate

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Neurosurgery APP, you will join our growing practice at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group in The Woodlands, TX. You will play a pivotal role in the success and development of our practice.

Every day you will manage neurosurgical patients through pre-op and post-op care, neurological assessments, and coordinated follow-up.

To be successful in this role, you will deliver evidence-based neurosurgical care with meticulous neurological assessment, sound clinical judgment, and consistent follow-through.

• You will independently evaluate and manage patients in clinic, supported by an established neurosurgery provider.


• Role would involve primarily seeing patients in clinic. However, if trained as first-assist, the opportunity is available 2 days per week.


• Role involves serving as primary contact for most spine consultations, helping triage referrals and identify the majority who can be effectively managed with conservative treatments such as physical therapy, while ensuring that surgical candidates receive timely evaluation.


• APP should be comfortable rounding at least one weekend per month.


• Epic EMR


• Enjoy the benefit of no state income tax!

We are offering a competitive compensation package that includes productivity and quality incentives, CME allowance, as well as PTO and CME time. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401k with match.

Required

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program with national board certification


• Active or eligible state license and DEA in the state of Texas, or ability to obtain prior to employment


• Ability to independently evaluate patients in clinic, including triaging surgical vs. conservative care needs

Preferred

• Neurosurgical or spine experience preferred; strong surgical or neurology rotations considered

Where You\'ll Work

About The Woodlands, TX

The Woodlands is one of the most desirable communities in Texas, known for its beautiful forested landscape, top-rated public schools, and vibrant shopping, dining and entertainment districts. With miles of trails, lakeside recreation, and an upscale yet family-friendly atmosphere, it offers an exceptional lifestyle for professionals seeking both career growth and a high quality of life.

Baylor St. Luke\'s Medical Group

Baylor St. Luke\'s Medical Group, a member of CommonSpirit Health, builds on more than 50 years of medical excellence and innovation. through our network of multi-specialty physicians and clinicians, we provide compassionate, high-quality care across 5,000 square miles of Southeast Texas. Our clinicians are dedicated to long-term patient relationships and a patient-centered approach that integrates advanced technology with whole-person care - body, mind and spirit.

About CommonSpirit Health

We are part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care. With its national office in Chicago and a team of approximately 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, CommonSpirit Health operates 142 hospitals and more than 700 care sites across 21 states. Learn more at www.commonspirit.org

Pay Range
$75,000 - $160,000 / Yearly