Neurosurgery Spine - Full-Time NP/PA

610 Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 157,311,000 - 235,966,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus incentives

CME reimbursement up to $2,500/year

Flexible working hours

Generous PTO 25 days/year

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Neurosurgery- Spineteam in Winston‑Salem, NC is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to deliver comprehensive spine/neurosurgery care. Responsibilities include patient assessments, ordering tests, perioperative management, and education within a collaborative team.

Qualified candidates will have NP or PA training, NC licensure, BLS, and relevant primary or urgent care experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program is required to start.
• Valid North Carolina Nurse Practitioner license is required to start.
• Valid BLS/CPR certification is required to start.
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neurosurgery spine patient care.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging.
• Manage preoperative and postoperative care and medications.
• Educate patients and families; coordinate follow‑ups.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; participate in research.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Patient education

Communication

Education

Nurse Practitioner program graduate

Physician Assistant 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: Varies Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35

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:

• Using medical decision‑making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
• Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team‑based care.
• 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.
• Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
• Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners.
• Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Requirement To Start:

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program is required to start
• Valid license by the North Carolina Board of Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner is required to start
• Valid American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required to start
• 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's Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023.

• 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.

Our Commitment to You:

• 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

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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not‑for‑profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world‑class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading‑edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care.