Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider

Clinical Management Consultants; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants seeks a Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider for a hospital-based pediatric neurosurgery clinic in Central California. The role includes inpatient rounding, consultations, and operating room coverage with a focus on infants and children.

Qualified candidates will hold CA NP or PA licensure with national certification and have at least one year of related experience; bilingual abilities are valued to support diverse families.

Qualifications

• At least one year of related clinical experience in pediatric neurosurgery or a closely related setting.
• California NP or PA licensure and national certification required or strongly preferred.
• Pediatric, neurosurgery or clinic experience and bilingual ability are valuable assets.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient rounding, admissions, discharges and emergency/inpatient consultations.
• Outpatient evaluations and postoperative follow-ups in a hospital-based pediatric neurosurgery clinic.
• First-assist coverage in the operating room as appropriate within scope.

Skills

Pediatric neurosurgery experience

CA NP/PA licensure

National certification

Bilingual

Job description

Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider—advance pediatric brain care with an award-winning team where clinical expertise, innovative treatment and compassionate healing create brighter futures for children. The Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will join an award-winning pediatric neurosurgery program recognized for excellent surgical outcomes and infection rates among the lowest in the nation. Advanced minimally invasive procedures, microsurgical techniques and sophisticated intraoperative technologies support exceptional care for complex neurological conditions. The organization demonstrates a strong commitment to clinical research, professional development, innovation and coordinated family-centered care. Meaningful community support and a mission focused on infants, children and adolescents make this Pediatric Neurosurgery APP opportunity especially rewarding.

The Pediatric Neurosurgery APP will practice in a specialized Neurosurgery Clinic located within a leading children’s hospital. The hospital-based Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinic provides comprehensive care for conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Close collaboration with neonatology, neurology, orthopedics, rehabilitation, ophthalmology, plastic surgery, otolaryngology and oncology supports seamless multidisciplinary treatment. The Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Practitioner will provide clinic and floor coverage while supporting emergency services, the NICU, PICU and operating room.

The Neurosurgery NP/PA will report to pediatric neurosurgery leadership and collaborate with attending physicians, six advanced practice providers, friendly nurses and a diverse team of healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include inpatient rounding, admissions, discharges, emergency and inpatient consultations, outpatient evaluations, postoperative follow-ups and first-assist coverage in the operating room. The Pediatric Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant may perform ICP monitor and EVD placement, shunt taps and adjustments, lumbar punctures, fontanelle taps, suturing, stapling and intrathecal administrations within the approved scope of practice. Qualified candidates will bring at least one year of related experience, appropriate California NP or PA licensure and national certification, with pediatric, neurosurgery, clinic and bilingual experience considered valuable; rotating call includes weekday, weekend and urgent hospital coverage.

The Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider will enjoy a Central California location offering a balanced lifestyle, welcoming communities and convenient access to remarkable outdoor recreation. Nearby destinations feature national parks, mountain trails, lakes, rivers and year-round opportunities for hiking, cycling, skiing, camping and water activities. The Neurosurgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner can also explore live concerts, cultural festivals, family attractions, farmers markets and a thriving regional arts scene. Abundant sunshine, comparatively accessible living and a celebrated culinary landscape shaped by fresh local produce make Central California an appealing place to build both a career and a life.

The Pediatric Neurosurgery APP will receive competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits.