Job Description

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JOB SUMMARY

The Neurosurgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is a skilled medical provider on the surgical care team and is qualified both academically and clinically, to assist with a variety of procedures, and provide diagnostic and therapeutic neurosurgical services to patients in the outpatient, inpatient, ambulatory, trauma, and emergency settings. The Neurosurgery PA/NP is required to practice within their professional scope, license, and granted privileges based on one’s personal education, training, and experience. The Neurosurgery PA/NP works collaboratively with a variety of health care personnel, including physicians, nursing staff, case managers, and other health care disciplines utilizing a team approach to patient care.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

Minimum Required: Bachelors or Masters degree in Physician Assistant studies from an accredited PA Program or Nurse Practitioner Certification awarded by a national certifying body.

Preferred/Optional: None

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: One year in neurological surgery, neurology, or surgical specialty.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Minimum Required:

  • Active PA/NP license to practice in the practicing state of employment.
  • Active PA/NP board certification.
  • If NP - Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or Nurse Compact License
  • Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification AND Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 3 months of hire.
  • Affiliated staff privileges at associated hospital may be required (varies by department/location).

    • Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

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