Outpatient Neurosurgery APP (NP/PA)

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME support

Retirement plan

Tuition and student loan assistance

Job summary

Inova Health System is seeking an Outpatient Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join the team at the Inova Alexandria Neurosurgery Clinic. The role is full-time and includes a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

The practice focuses on brain, endovascular, spine, and related conditions, delivering compassionate, integrated care. Inova is recognized for safety, quality and patient experience, with a strong presence in the DC metro area.

Qualifications

• Work schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm.
• Education: Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice or post-masters certificate for NP, or PA pathway with accredited program.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Certification: BLS upon start.
• Licensure: Virginia licensed PA or NP; NP requires RN license suitable for Virginia and scope/supervision requirements.
• Payer Credentialing: able to complete payor credentialing; CMS Medicare/Medicaid enrollment.
• Medical Staff Credentialing: credentialing for Medical Staff membership and privileges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive outpatient neurosurgical evaluations and follow-up visits.
• Assess and manage spine, cranial, and neurological conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging and laboratory studies.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with neurosurgeons and care team.
• Provide patient education including surgical preparation and postoperative care.
• Manage routine postoperative follow-up, wound checks, and recovery.
• Document findings, plans, and progress in the medical record.
• Coordinate referrals, procedures, and ongoing patient care.

Skills

Patient-focused care

Team collaboration

Clinical evaluation

Education

Master's in Advanced Clinical Practice

Post-master's NP certificate pathway

NCCPA certification (PA path)

Job description

We are looking for dedicated Outpatient Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join the team. This position will be Full Time at Inova Alexandria Neurosurgery Clinic. This position is eligible for sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Inova Neurosurgery is one of the countries most advanced neurosurgical practices specializing in brain, endovascular, spine, brain and spine cancer, while working together to provide compassionate integrated care.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program


• Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses


• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater


• CME Support: Up to $2,500 a year for CME support and up to 3 days of CME


• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.

Outpatient Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Job Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive outpatient neurosurgical evaluations and follow-up visits.


• Assess and manage patients with spine, cranial, and neurological conditions.


• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging and laboratory studies.


• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with neurosurgeons and other members of the care team.


• Perform patient education, including surgical preparation and postoperative care.


• Manage routine postoperative follow-up, wound checks, and recovery.


• Document clinical findings, treatment plans, and patient progress in the medical record.


• Coordinate referrals, procedures, and ongoing patient care.

Outpatient Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Minimum Requirements

• Work schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm


• Education: Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR certificate from an education program that is accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American College of Nurse Midwives, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing. For physician Assistants, graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.


• Experience: No experience required.


• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start


• Licensure: Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License(depending on State of primary residence) AND a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia AND a "Practice Agreement" signed by sponsoring/ supervising physician(s), AND a written "Scope of Practice/Protocol" signed by the supervising physician, AND "Drug Enforcement Administration License" (if prescribing controlled substances)


• Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor


• Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of APP (NP/PA) experience in outpatient neurosurgery.