Neurosurgery APP: First Assist, Rounding & Clinic

American Academy of Neurology; Athens, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is recruiting an Advanced Practice Provider to join an established Neurosurgery practice at Piedmont Athens Hospital. This full-time position involves 5 days per week with weeknight and weekend call rotations.

The role is hybrid, serving as a First Assist in the OR, hospital rounding, and clinic patient visits. Responsibilities include pre-op coordination, patient histories, physical exams, and detailed progress notes to support optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Neurosurgical or surgical experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• First Assist with hospital rounding, consults, and patient discharges.
• Take patient histories, perform physicals, document in EMR.
• Evaluate and treat patients to ensure optimal care.
• Write progress notes and prepare patient work-ups and summaries.
• Develop care plans to minimize complications and address issues.
• Complete pre-op appointments and coordinate labs/clearances.
• Manage first call on a rotating basis, including weekend shifts.

Skills

First Assist

Hospital rounding

History taking

Documentation

Clinical assessment

Job description

Piedmont Healthcare is recruiting an Advanced Practice Provider to join an established Neurosurgery practice at Piedmont Athens Hospital. This full-time position involves 5 days per week with weeknight and weekend call rotations.

The role is hybrid, serving as a First Assist in the OR, hospital rounding, and clinic patient visits. Responsibilities include pre-op coordination, patient histories, physical exams, and detailed progress notes to support optimal patient care.