Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery

Live Well Homecare; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join a neurosurgery team. The role focuses on outpatient clinics with rotating inpatient consult coverage and primary operating room coverage on Fridays.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary neurosurgery group, manage acute inpatient and chronic outpatient cases, and contribute to high-value clinical protocols within a leading neuroscience institute. Experience in perioperative settings is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for PA; NP candidates with equivalent qualification considered.
• Current NCCPA certification or eligibility for PA candidates.
• PA licensure in Pennsylvania; NP licensure in PA for nurse practitioners.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinics and rotate inpatient consult coverage for neurosurgery.
• Participate in primary operating room coverage on Fridays and as needed.
• Collaborate with neurosurgeons and participate in high-value clinical protocols.

Skills

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent (for NP candidates)

Job description

Role Overview:
Seeking a physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join a neurosurgery team, primarily providing outpatient clinics and rotating inpatient/consult coverage. The role includes primary operating room coverage on Fridays and as needed.

Role Overview:
Seeking a physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join a neurosurgery team, primarily providing outpatient clinics and rotating inpatient/consult coverage. The role includes primary operating room coverage on Fridays and as needed.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with a team of neurosurgeons, manage acute inpatient and chronic outpatient cases, and participate in high-value clinical protocols within a leading neuroscience institute. Responsibilities involve outpatient clinics, inpatient consults, and OR coverage.
Qualifications & Skills:

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent for NP candidates
• Current NCCPA certification or eligibility for PA candidates
• PA licensure in Pennsylvania; NP licensure in PA for nurse practitioners
• Strong clinical skills, ability to work collaboratively, and familiarity with outpatient and inpatient care settings
  

Key Attributes:
Commitment to patient-centered care, excellence, safety, and continuous learning within a multidisciplinary environment. The role emphasizes innovation and collaboration in a diverse, supportive team dedicated to improving health outcomes.