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BAS HealthCare; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

BAS HealthCare in Vernon, CT seeks a Surgical PA or APRN for a neurosurgery setting. You will have 1:1 training with neurosurgeons, participate in a DBS program, and work in both clinic and OR as a 1st Assistant for cranial and spine procedures.

The role emphasizes collaboration with experienced neurosurgery staff and a patient-centered care approach in a full-time schedule with four 10-hour shifts, no weekend obligations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Master's program preferred.
• Must be licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as a Physician Assistant or APRN in Connecticut.
• Certification or eligibility for certification as a Physician Assistant or National Board Certification as an APRN required.
• RNFA certification required for APRNs.
• Preferred: 1 year of experience as a Surgical PA in Neurosurgery or Orthopedics; 1st Assist in OR preferred.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 training with neurosurgeons to ensure clinical excellence.
• Involvement in a DBS program including DBS and HIFU treatment for movement disorders.
• Clinic and OR time with 1st Assist for cranial and spine procedures.
• Work with a team of advanced practitioners with extensive Neurosurgery experience.

Skills

Neurosurgery

Surgical PA

APRN

OR experience

Board certified

Education

PA/NP Master's degree

Job description

Location

Vernon, CT

Vernon, Connecticut offers a welcoming small-city feel with easy access to Hartford and the broader New England region, making it an ideal location for professionals seeking a balance between career opportunity and quality of life. The area boasts beautiful New England scenery, a strong sense of community, and convenient access to major cultural and recreational amenities throughout Connecticut.

Facility

This is one of the largest medical practices in New England, with multiple locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. This physician-led medical group enjoys an excellent reputation with patients and the medical community, offering primary care, urgent care, and more than 30 different specialties across a team of dedicated healthcare professionals.

Opportunity

Advanced Practitioners - Other Specialties

Job Details

• Growth opportunity for a Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice RN (APRN) in a Neurosurgery setting
• Unique, 1:1 training with neurosurgeons to ensure professional development and clinical excellence
• Involvement in a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) program including the use of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) treatment for movement disorders
• Both clinic and OR time, including 1st Assist for cranial and spine procedures
• Work alongside a team of advanced practitioners with extensive Neurosurgery experience
• Join an established practice and staff dedicated to providing thorough, patient-centered care
• Full-time schedule with four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday; hours may vary based on case load
• No call requirements and no weekend obligations
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Master's program preferred
• Must be licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as a Physician Assistant or APRN in the state of Connecticut
• Certification or eligibility for certification as a Physician Assistant or National Board Certification as an APRN required
• RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assist) certification required for APRNs
• Preferred: 1 year of experience as a Surgical Physician Assistant in a Neurosurgery or Orthopedic setting; 1st Assist in OR preferred

Compensation

Employed salary with benefits.