APP Neurosurgery

Provider Careers at Bronson Medical Group; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Provider Careers at Bronson Medical Group is looking for an advanced practice provider (APP) in Neurosurgery at BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan. The role involves assisting in medical care, educating patients, and supporting surgeons in the operating room. Ideal candidates should have 1-2 years of experience, excellent clinical decision-making skills, and a valid Michigan license. This is a full-time position with a first-shift schedule, totaling 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 – 2 years’ experience as an APP preferred, experience in neurosurgery or neurology is a plus.
• Must be licensed to practice as a PA/NP in Michigan and practice independently.
• Ability to support surgeons as OR first assist.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medical care by monitoring treatment and therapy plans.
• Educate patients and families regarding the plan of care.
• Assist surgeon in the operating room for spinal and cranial cases.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of accredited PA/NP program

Tools

EMR (Epic)

Job description

APP Neurosurgery

Location: BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Position Overview

• Assists in the delivery of medical care to the patient by reviewing and monitoring treatment and therapy plans in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Obtains medical and personal histories, performs physical exams, orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic tests and interprets results.
• Educates patients and families regarding the plan of care.
• Works in conjunction with multidisciplinary team for the management of neurosurgical and neuroendovascular patients.
• Assists surgeon in the operating room on spinal and cranial cases.
• Supports all neurosurgeons and neuroendovascular surgeons on a rotating basis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 – 2 years’ experience as an APP is preferred but not required. Experience in neurosurgery, other surgery specialty, or neurology is preferred.
• Must be able to practice independently with strong clinical decision making; communicate clearly with patients and caregivers and be able to navigate well through the EMR (Epic).
• Is able to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
• Graduate of accredited PA/NP program with unrestricted license to practice as a PA/NP in the state of Michigan.
• Be able to support surgeons as OR first assist.

Additional Details

• Shift: First Shift
• Time Type: Full time
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Cost Center: 8820 Bronson Neurosurgery (BMH)