Neurosurgery Full-Time NP/PA

Hugh Chatham Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

RVU-based incentive

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health Wake Forest Baptist Neurosurgery in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to support multiple neurosurgeons in an outpatient setting. Primary duties include patient evaluations, treatment planning, and care coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited NP or PA program, licensed in North Carolina, and capable of obtaining hospital privileges.

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 skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

NP/PA program graduate

Job description

Department

02405 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Surgery: Neurosurgery

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday - Friday 8-5; Outpatient call 1-2 times per month

Pay Range

$54.90 - $82.35

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Neurosurgery is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join a nationally recognized Neurosciences team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This role supports multiple neurosurgeons by providing comprehensive outpatient care, improving patient access, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional neurological and neurosurgical care. The APP will primarily practice in an outpatient setting, managing patient evaluations, follow-up care, treatment planning, and care coordination while working closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Primary 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.

Schedule & Call Expectations

• Standard clinic hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
• Primarily daytime schedule.
• Shared outpatient call coverage (phone-only) among APP colleagues.
• Potential inpatient rounding responsibilities approximately 1 in every 13 weekends at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Patient Population & Practice Environment

• Outpatient-focused position.
• Average patient volume of 15-20 patients per day.
• Collaborative practice consisting of 13 physicians and 14 APPs.
• No procedural requirements associated with this position.

Required

• 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.

Preferred

• Experience in neurosurgery, neurology, surgery, or a related specialty.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Opportunity for RVU-based incentive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off offerings.

Why Join Us?

• Monday-Friday daytime schedule with excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work alongside a large, experienced Neurosciences team.
• Ability to help build and expand innovative neuroscience programs.
• Practice within a leading academic health system known for delivering advanced patient care.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.