Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) -[...]

Driscoll Children's Hospital; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Driscoll Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join a dynamic pediatric team in Texas. The role requires state licensure, and includes responsibilities in outpatient and inpatient care, travel to satellite clinics, and potential OR time as training permits.

The position offers a competitive compensation package along with medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, generous retirement plans,

Qualifications

• Completed PA or NP program and licensed/certified to practice in Texas.
• Minimum of three years of operating experience in any surgical specialty preferred.
• Neurosurgery training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Travel to satellite clinics; schedule TBD based on provider schedules.
• Provide outpatient clinic coverage and inpatient rounding; daytime inpatient consults.
• Possible OR time depending on training, experience and schedule.
• Coordinate care and education for patients and families.

Skills

Operating experience

Education

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) – Driscoll Children’s Hospital

The Driscoll Health System is recruiting an Advanced Practice Provider to join a dynamic team of medical professionals in Pediatric Neurosurgery. The qualified candidate will have completed an approved PA or NP program and must be certified and licensed to practice in the state of Texas (or be able to obtain). Minimum 3 years of operating experience (any surgical specialty) is preferred. Pediatric experience is not required; neurosurgery training will be provided. Successful applicants will enjoy a highly competitive compensation package, medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, excellent retirement plans, generous paid vacation days, paid holidays, and more.

The division provides a full range of pediatric neurosurgery including congenital anomalies, tumors, vascular problems, trauma, spine, epilepsy, and spasticity. The Advanced Practice Provider will function as an independent healthcare provider and will deliver comprehensive care to both ill and well children. Responsibilities will include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education and coordination of care for patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Travel required – travel to satellite clinics; schedule TBD based on provider schedules. Travel time from 7 am to 6 or 7 pm depending on clinic/travel time/flights.
• Call – not required at this time.
• OR time – depending on training, experience and schedule.
• Job duties will include outpatient clinic coverage, inpatient rounding, daytime call coverage for inpatient questions, new ER/inpatient consults and possible OR time.
• Established growing practice with a tenured physician.

Qualifications

• Completed an approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certified and licensed to practice in Texas (or ability to obtain).
• Minimum of three (3) years of operating experience in any surgical specialty preferred.
• Pediatric experience not required; neurosurgery training will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, excellent retirement plans, generous paid vacation days, paid holidays, and more.