Neurosurgery Full-Time NP/PA

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; 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 provide outpatient care, evolving with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional neurological and neurosurgical care.

The role primarily supports outpatient evaluations, treatment planning, and care coordination while collaborating closely with physicians.

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 outpatient assessments in the neurosurgery clinic.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans with supervising physicians.
• Educate patients about diagnoses, options, medications, and follow-up care.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and external providers.
• Document encounters accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in shared outpatient call coverage (phone-only).
• Support inpatient rounding and discharge activities on a rotating weekend schedule when needed.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

NP/PA program graduate

Job description

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.

Qualifications

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.