Neurosurgery APP needed in Wenatchee WA

Columbia Healthcare; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

Columbia Healthcare in Wenatchee, WA seeks an experienced Neurosurgery NP or PA to join its Neurosurgery & Spine team. This is a full-time role with four 10-hour shifts per week, providing inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and hospital-based care as first assistant in the operating room.

Applicants must have prior APP experience; new graduates will not be considered. The position offers collaboration with neurosurgeons and spine specialists in a high-volume regional medical center with

Qualifications

• Experience in neurosurgery or spine is preferred.
• New graduates will not be considered; prior APP experience is required.
• First assist in the operating room is advantageous.
• Strong collaboration with neurosurgeons and spine specialists is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations for neurosurgical patients.
• Evaluate postoperative patients and provide follow-up care.
• Develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans with neurosurgeons.
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostics.
• Assist in the operating room with cranial and spine procedures.
• Conduct inpatient rounds and manage ICU patients.
• Discharge planning and documentation.
• Maintain BLS certification.

Skills

Clinical assessment

OR assistance

Post-op care

Team collaboration

Education

NP license

PA license

Job description

Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Wenatchee, Washington

About the Position

A large, physician-led, integrated healthcare system in north-central Washington is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join its growing Neurosurgery & Spine team. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice alongside an experienced group of neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine specialists in a collaborative, high-volume regional medical center.

Please Note: New graduates will not be considered. Prior APP experience is required, with surgical or neurosurgery experience strongly preferred.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time position
• Four 10-hour shifts per week (days/evenings)
• Mix of inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and hospital-based care
• First assist in the operating room with a broad range of neurosurgical and spine procedures
• Work alongside multiple neurosurgeons with cross-training across the department
• State-of-the-art surgical facilities and advanced technology
• Collaborative, team-based environment with excellent physician support

Responsibilities include:

• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations for new neurosurgical patients
• Evaluate post-operative patients and provide ongoing follow-up care
• Develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with neurosurgeons
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing
• Assist in the operating room with cranial and spine procedures, including craniotomies, spinal instrumentation, intrathecal baclofen pump placement, microscopic procedures, and other complex surgeries
• Perform wound closure (deep and superficial)
• Conduct daily inpatient rounds, including ICU patients
• Evaluate emergency department and inpatient consults
• Assist with discharge planning and discharge summaries
• Manage ventricular/ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, and VP shunt evaluations/reprogramming
• Prescribe medications and perform procedures within scope of practice
• Maintain complete and accurate patient documentation
• Participate in department call rotation
• Maintain current BLS certification

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary: Approximately $142,000 – $171,000, based on experience.

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Shift Differential
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Discounted Gym Memberships

About the Organization & Community

You’ll join one of the Pacific Northwest's premier physician-led healthcare organizations, serving as the primary referral center for north-central Washington. The health system is recognized for its outstanding quality of care, advanced specialty services, collaborative culture, and commitment to provider wellness. Providers enjoy access to modern facilities, cutting-edge technology, and a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

Located in Wenatchee, Washington, you’ll enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine each year with easy access to outdoor recreation including hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, boating, and golfing. Nestled along the Columbia River and surrounded by the Cascade Mountains, Wenatchee offers a welcoming community, excellent schools, a vibrant downtown, wineries, and an exceptional quality of life—all while being just a few hours from Seattle.