Spine Surgery NP/PA - Austin, Full-Time | CME Allowance

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Tail malpractice coverage

Job summary

Ascension in Austin, TXis seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join an established team of physicians and APPs. The role covers inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care on a full-time, Monday–Friday schedule, delivering focused pre- and post-operative assessments and care plans.

You will guide patients and families through rehabilitation and discharge plans, with emphasis on safety and documentation within a nonprofit health system.

Qualifications

• Master's degree of Nursing required.
• Nurse Practitioner credential with Texas Board of Nursing required prior to hire date.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credential with Texas Board of Nursing prior to hire date.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform targeted pre- and post-operative physical assessments and health histories for orthopedic patients.
• Formulate surgical care plans by ordering and interpreting diagnostics for rapid intervention.
• Manage complex recoveries with wound care, documentation, and safe post-operative care.
• Provide bedside counseling on rehabilitation, discharge planning and pain management.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Communication

Education

Master's degree of Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Ascension in Austin, TXis seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join an established team of physicians and APPs. The role covers inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care on a full-time, Monday–Friday schedule, delivering focused pre- and post-operative assessments and care plans.

You will guide patients and families through rehabilitation and discharge plans, with emphasis on safety and documentation within a nonprofit health system.