Location
BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Title
APP Neurosurgery (PA-C or NP – Neurosurgery)
Position Overview
- Assist in the delivery of medical care to patients by reviewing and monitoring treatment and therapy plans in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Obtain medical and personal histories, perform physical exams, order appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic tests and interpret results.
- Educate patients and families regarding the plan of care.
- Work in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team for the management of neurosurgical and neuroendovascular patients.
- Assist the surgeon in the operating room on spinal and cranial cases.
- Support all neurosurgeons and neuroendovascular surgeons on a rotating basis and provide inpatient rounding coverage on a weekend rotation.
Requirements
- Minimum 1–2 years’ experience as an APP is preferred but not required; experience in neurosurgery, other surgery specialties, 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 the EMR (Epic) efficiently.
- Be able to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
- Graduate of an accredited PA/NP program with an unrestricted license to practice as a PA/NP in the state of Michigan.
- Must be able to support surgeons as an operating room first assist.
Contact
Interested candidates contact Megan Grimes at 269‑341‑8631 or e‑mail: grimeme@bronsonhg.org
Shift
First Shift
Time Type
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Cost Center
8820 Bronson Neurosurgery (BMH)