Advanced Practice - Neurosurg Opening in Quincy, IL

NP/PA Neurosurgical Opening - Quincy, IL Position Details

• Seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Mid-Level Provider (PA or NP) to join a Neurosurgery team, working directly with a single neurosurgeon in a collaborative, one-on-one role.
• This position involves a mix of clinic, inpatient, and operative responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on functional neurosurgery, including a focus on neuromodulation procedures.
• The provider will be an integral part of the daily practice, offering some general neurosurgical support and a robust specialized practice within the functional neurosurgery subspecialty
• Conduct outpatient evaluations, pre- and post-operative assessments, and follow-up care under the supervision of the neurosurgeon.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, surgical procedures, and post-operative recovery.
• Inpatient Responsibilities: - Manage pre- and post-operative neurosurgical patients in collaboration with the neurosurgeon and hospital staff. - Perform inpatient rounding, documentation, and coordination of care. - Inpatient consultations in collaboration of the neurosurgeon.
• Operative Assistance: - Provide first-assist support in the operating room. - Assist in stereotactic procedures, device implantation, intraoperative monitoring, and other specialized surgical tasks.
• Procedural Involvement: - Participate in office-based procedures, wound management, suture removal, etc. - Assist with programming and follow-up management of neuromodulation devices.
• Coordination & Communication: - Serve as a liaison between patients, the neurosurgeon, other providers, and clinical teams. - Facilitate continuity of care across outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings.