Neurosurgery APP Lead: Inpatient Care & Leadership

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Medical Group seeks a Lead Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider to guide inpatient neurosurgical care, overseeing pre- and post-operative management and driving clinical excellence.

You will lead the APP team, coordinate with neurosurgeons, nurses, and administration, and shape workflows, education, and quality initiatives to ensure continuity and safety for our patients.

This on-site role in Tennessee requires appropriate licensure and compliance with professional standards.

Qualifications

• Masters of Science Nursing or Physician Assistant with 3+ years as an APP in acute neurosurgery or surgical inpatient care.
• Licensed Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse (TN) or Physician Assistant (TN) upon hire.
• AHA BLS and ACLS
• DEA Controlled Substances Certification (TN) upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead the neurosurgery APP team and manage inpatient care across pre- and post-operative phases.
• Oversee APP workflows, onboarding, scheduling, and education coordination.
• Collaborate with neurosurgeons, nursing, and administration to drive quality and safety initiatives.
• Assist with discharge planning and patient education.
• Support meetings, unit rounds, and quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Clinical oversight

Education & training

Communication

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Physician Assistant

Job description

CommonSpirit Medical Group seeks a Lead Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider to guide inpatient neurosurgical care, overseeing pre- and post-operative management and driving clinical excellence.

You will lead the APP team, coordinate with neurosurgeons, nurses, and administration, and shape workflows, education, and quality initiatives to ensure continuity and safety for our patients.

This on-site role in Tennessee requires appropriate licensure and compliance with professional standards.