Neurosurgical APP (Advanced Practice Provider)

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

We are searching for compassionate and energetic individuals to join our team! We are seeking a Full-Time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) based in our Mt Holly office. Travel may be required to other offices. We are a private practice where you will work closely with our highly sub-specialized group of Neurosurgeons. Come play a part in changing the lives of patients every day and work for an organization that has consistently been named one of the area's Top Workplaces.

General Job Summary: Advanced practice providers on our team play an integral role in the global management of neurosurgical patients, including all aspects of pre-, intra- and post-operative care. Neurosurgery APPs perform patient histories, help with treatment plans, manage post-operative care, and handle myriad office-related duties and you will work under the supervision of the Neurosurgeons.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Performs comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations
• Interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests
• Interprets and correlates subjective and objective data
• Formulates a differential diagnosis and establishes a working diagnosis
• Develops a treatment plan for neurosurgical conditions within the scope of practice and in conjunction with the neurosurgeon
• Implements therapeutic intervention for specific conditions where appropriate
• Exercises judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by the supervising neurosurgeon or other healthcare professionals

Office & Hospital Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sees all new office patients and completes a thorough history and physical examination that is problem-oriented for neurosurgical conditions
• First assistant at surgery
• Rounds and Consults at Hospitals
• Takes Call
• Presents the patient to attending neurosurgeons
• Helps to formulate treatment plans
• Orders appropriate radiographic studies
• Evaluates post-operative patients and does routine follow-up visits
• Is available to see patients requiring same-day office visits
• Returns patient phone calls
• Handles prescription refills
• Reviews radiographic reports and laboratory reports for abnormalities
• Reviews x-rays, MRIs and CT scans of hospitalized patients and office patients with the attending neurosurgeon
• Evaluates, screens and counsels patients on health maintenance and promotes utilization of community resources
• Designs, conducts and/or participates in research studies
• Manages databases
• Performs quality assurance
• Complies with all of our processes and HIPAA regulations.
• Applies our values in decision-making and interactions with all individuals.
• Promotes a positive work environment through effective teamwork.
• Other duties as assigned by changing needs, patient flow, or physician request.

Full Time

Company Culture Expectations:

• Reflects CNSA Core Values in all job responsibilities and interactions
  • Compassion: Treats others with compassion and empathy
  • Teamwork: Collaborates with all team members
  • Communication: Communicates effectively and with positivity
  • Integrity: Acts with integrity and accountability
  • Innovation: Remains open-minded to new ideas and continual improvement
  • Community: Treats every patient and team member as a part of the CNSA community
• Participates in department or system wide improvement plans
• Performs high quality work that is neat, accurate, complete, and on time
• Offers assistance to all patients by promptly responding to requests and needs
• Asks questions to gain full understanding of assignments
• Adapts to changing assignments and responsibilities

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Requirements:

A Valid NC PA or FNP License is Required