Neurosurgery APP: Inpatient Care & First Assist

CommonSpirit Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Tacoma, WA, is seeking a Neurosurgery APP (NP/PA) to join the St. Joseph Medical Center Neurosurgery group.

You will provide expert, patient-centered neurosurgical care, conduct assessments, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The role requires PA-C with Washington prescriptive authority and preferably 1+ year Neurosurgery experience; ACLS/BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) with prescriptive authority in Washington.
• Minimum one year Neurosurgery experience preferred.
• ACLS and BLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) NP/PA role to join our Neurosurgery group at St. Joe's Medical Center in Tacoma.
• The weekly schedule is 4.5 days and is primarily inpatient based including first assist and hospital rounding.
• Call is shared equally amongst the APPs; Neurosurgeons take first call for consults.
• Located in the Pacific NW, Tacoma offers a mild climate year round and outdoor recreation nearby.

Skills

Neurosurgery

Education

PA-C (WA prescriptive authority)

Tools

First assist

Job description

CommonSpirit Health in Tacoma, WA, is seeking a Neurosurgery APP (NP/PA) to join the St. Joseph Medical Center Neurosurgery group.

You will provide expert, patient-centered neurosurgical care, conduct assessments, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The role requires PA-C with Washington prescriptive authority and preferably 1+ year Neurosurgery experience; ACLS/BLS are required.