Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider

Clinical Management Consultants; Chowchilla (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants is seeking a Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider for a leading children’s hospital in Central California. The role supports clinic and hospital coverage in a multidisciplinary neurosurgery program.

The APP will perform inpatient rounding, pre- and postoperative care, and assist in the operating room, coordinating with neonatology, neurology, orthopedics, and other teams.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have California NP or PA licensure and national certification.
• Experience in pediatric and neurosurgery settings is valued.
• Bilingual ability is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient rounding, admissions and discharges.
• Emergency and inpatient consultations.
• Outpatient evaluations and postoperative follow-ups.
• First-assist coverage in the operating room.

Skills

Pediatric care

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.