Neurosurgery Advanced Practitioner

Dignity Health; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Full benefits

CME allowance

Malpractice with tail coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Dignity Health in Prescott, AZ seeks a Neurosurgery Advanced Practitioner to join a two-neurosurgeon, two-AP team. Role includes outpatient, inpatient and consults with on-call rotations. 40+ hours weekly, with 6-8 weeks wait for new patients and 10-20 weekly referrals.

Two-year salary guarantee with RVU-based compensation, sign-on bonus, full benefits, CME allowance and relocation assistance. Requires PA or NP credentials with AZ licensure, NCCPA or NP national certification, and DEA

Qualifications

• PA: degree and AZ license, NCCPA credentialing, DEA registration, 3+ years Neurosurgery PA experience.
• NP: Master's in nursing, AZ license, RN license, Surgical First Assist certification, 3+ years Neurosurgery NP experience, valid NP national certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Neurosurgery team in outpatient, inpatient and consults.
• Provide advanced surgical care and contribute to patient outcomes.
• Participate in credentialing processes and on-call rotations.

Education

Degree as a Physician Assistant

Master's Degree in nursing

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Neurosurgery Advanced Practitioner, you will be a vital member of our neurosurgery care team, specializing in advanced surgical procedures. This role, based in Prescott, AZ, offers a dynamic environment where you'll leverage your expertise to enhance patient outcomes in a highly collaborative setting. We are seeking a dedicated professional eager to contribute to cutting-edge cardiac interventions and provide exceptional patient-centered care. Join Dignity Health Medical Group and advance your career in a supportive and innovative healthcare system.

Every day you will collaborate closely with our Neurosurgery team consisting of two Neurosurgeons and two Advanced Practitioners. Some additional detail below:

• This role is needed due to volume expansion.

• Wait time for new patients: 6-8 weeks

• # of Referrals: 10-20 weekly

• Established practice

• Case mix: Spine/brain cases, aging population

• No Pediatrics and no Neurovascular

• Projected Volumes: Weekly 6-8 cases

• Outpatient, Inpatient and consults

• Typical week: Hours 40 or more if on call. Clinic 40%. Hospital 40% Admin 10% varies when on call rotation

• Call: On call rotates

We are offering a competitive 2 year salary guarantee then RVU-based, a sign-on bonus, full benefits, CME allowance, Malpractice with tail coverage, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates. We also offer a retirement plan with employer match. Qualified candidates may also be eligible for student loan repayment.

Job Requirements

Required

PA

• Degree as a Physician Assistant

• Active or eligible license in the state of Arizona

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Minimum 3 years Neurosurgery PA experience, preferably in an acute setting.

• Must hold and maintain: a.) AZ Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants License, b.) NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant

• Valid DEA registration

• Must meet credentialing criteria for medical staff

NP

• Master's Degree in nursing. Graduate of accredited program for nurse practitioners

• Active or eligible license in the state of Arizona

• Compact state or Arizona RN license

• Surgical First Assist certification

• Minimum of 3 years Neurosurgery NP experience, preferably in an acute setting.

• Must hold and maintain National Certificate as a nurse practitioner in area of specialty under AZ regulations: a.) NP-AACN, b.) NP-AANP, c.) NP-ANCC, or d). NP-PNCB

• Valid DEA registration

• Must meet credentialing criteria for medical staff

Where You'll Work

Picture a mid-sized mountain community location within 1.5 hours of a major metropolitan area. Imagine filling your lungs with the scent of pine trees as you enjoy a robust outdoor lifestyle. Let your mind wander through the history of the Wild West as you explore a town brimming with history dating back to the days of Wyatt Earp. Envision practicing medicine with a group of like-minded physicians who are dedicated to their community.

Our Community

• Rich in history and charm, Prescott’s many historic buildings, museums, state parks and sites offer a wide array of ways to explore and experience the area

• Locally owned and award winning restaurants, bistros and café’s

• Charming shops and boutiques appealing to a wide variety of tastes

• Wide variety of festivals and arts/entertainment throughout the year

• Home to wineries and tasting rooms

• Closest metro area is Phoenix (99 miles) with a population of 1.6 million

• A 4-season climate with low humidity and plenty of sunshine!

• Regional airport with daily flights to Phoenix, Las Vegas and beyond

Pay Range

$130,000.00 - $160,000.00 /year

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.