Neurosurgery Spine - Full-Time NP/PA

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

CME reimbursement $2,500/year

Flexible working hours

25 days PTO

Career growth & stability

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Neurosurgery- Spine in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a skilled Advanced Practice Provider (PA/ACNP) to deliver comprehensive care for neurosurgical spine patients and participate in team-based treatment.

You will perform exams, order tests, manage pre- and post-operative care, prescribe medications, and contribute to research and education. This role offers competitive compensation, CME support, PTO, and strong career growth in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program; ACNP/PA requirements vary by licensure.
• BLS certification is required to start; NCCPA certification or NC license where applicable.
• DEA and DPS registrations are required to start and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient examinations and evaluations.
• Determine patient care plans using medical decision-making.
• Collaborate with medical team for team-based care.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging; explain procedures to patients.
• Involve in basic science/clinical research projects; precept learners.
• Uphold mission, values, and cultural commitments.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS certification

DEA registration

DPS registration

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Explore an exciting opportunity with theAtriumHealth Wake Forest Baptist Neurosurgery- Spineteam as we eagerly welcome a skilled clinician to join their dynamic team located in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

As an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant) in neurosurgery, your duties will include providing comprehensive care to patients with neurosurgical spine conditions, conducting patient assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, managing preoperative and postoperative care, prescribing medications, coordinating patient follow-up, providing patient and family education, collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, participating in research and quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Join our neurosurgery team and make a difference in the lives of patients with neurosurgical spine disorders!

What You’ll Do:

As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PA/NP will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in the outpatient settings. Responsibilities include:

1. Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
2. Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
3. Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
4. Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
5. Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners.
6. Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.
7. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.

Requirement To Start:

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) Requirements:

1. Graduation from an accreditedNurse Practitioner Program is required to start
2. Valid license by the North Carolina Boardof Nursingas aNurse Practitioner is required to start
3. Valid American Heart Associationor Red CrossBasic Life Support (BLS) certification is required to start
4. Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for prescription writing is required to start

Physician Assistant (PA) Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to start
• Minimum of one year of experience in a primary care or urgent/emergent care environment
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing is required to start

What We Have to Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Guaranteed Base Salary with Annual Bonus Incentives.
• CME Reimbursement:Receive up to $2,500 per fiscal year.
• Work/Life Balance:Enjoy flexible working hours.
• Generous PTO:Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Career Growth & Stability:Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.

Where You’ll Live:

The picturesque cities of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report'sTop 50 Best Places to LiveandTop 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023.This includes:

• Affordable Living:Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Great Schools:Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• Vibrant Neighborhoods:Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
• A Rich Quality of Life:Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries.

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.