Neurosurgery APP: Outpatient & OR Support Lead

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 128,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Physician Assistant to support outpatient neurosurgery services in Providence, RI. The role involves comprehensive patient evaluations, pre-op assessments, and coordination of diagnostic testing under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing for surgery, dictating clinic notes, triaging calls, and providing patient education on procedures and post-operative care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology required.
• Graduate of Accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice in Rhode Island.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive evaluation and management of patients seen in the outpatient neurosurgery clinic.
• Prepare patients for surgery (pre-op evaluations, history & physical, obtaining medical clearances).
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic work-ups and coordinating care with other specialties.
• Prepare and dictate outpatient clinic notes.
• Serve as a resource to referring physicians, staff, patients and families.
• Provide patient/family education and instruction on pre-operative and post-operative care.

Skills

Physician Assistant Program

Biology

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Graduate of Accredited Physician Assistant Program

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Physician Assistant to support outpatient neurosurgery services in Providence, RI. The role involves comprehensive patient evaluations, pre-op assessments, and coordination of diagnostic testing under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing for surgery, dictating clinic notes, triaging calls, and providing patient education on procedures and post-operative care.