Neurosurgery APP (NP/PA) – Outpatient, Daytime

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 157,046,000 - 235,570,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Neurosurgery in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join a nationally recognized Neurosciences team. The APP will primarily practice in an outpatient setting, performing patient evaluations, coordinating care, and developing treatment plans with surgeons.

You will work with 13 physicians and 14 APPs, on a Monday-Friday daytime schedule, with occasional weekend inpatient rounding as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Eligible for licensure in North Carolina.
• Ability to obtain and maintain hospital privileges at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
• Strong clinical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and evaluations in the outpatient neurosurgery clinic.
• Develop, implement, and monitor treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and follow-up care.
• Facilitate patient access and continuity of care across the Neurosciences service line.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, ancillary departments, and external providers.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in shared outpatient call coverage (phone-only) with the APP team.
• Support inpatient rounding and discharge activities on a rotating weekend schedule when needed.
• Maintain hospital privileges and comply with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Neurosurgery in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join a nationally recognized Neurosciences team. The APP will primarily practice in an outpatient setting, performing patient evaluations, coordinating care, and developing treatment plans with surgeons.

You will work with 13 physicians and 14 APPs, on a Monday-Friday daytime schedule, with occasional weekend inpatient rounding as needed.