Neurointerventional Radiology Physician Assistant

Description

Specialization:
Neurointerventional Radiology

Job Summary:

Corpus Christi Medical Center, a 630+ bed healthcare system in collaboration with HCA Healthcare, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our dynamic Neuroendovascular / Neurointerventional Surgery team.

This position offers flexible hours designed to accommodate modern work-life balance while ensuring robust weekend coverage for our specialized neurovascular patient population. You will work alongside board-certified, fellowship-trained neurointerventional specialists, providing high-quality, comprehensive care to patients with complex stroke, aneurysms, and other cerebrovascular conditions. You will report to the attending neurointerventionalist and the director of Stroke/ Neuroendovascular services.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Management: Perform comprehensive inpatient and outpatient neurological evaluations, consultations, and daily inpatient rounding on the neurointerventional surgery service under supervision by the attending neurointerventionalist.
• Periprocedural Care: Coordinate pre-procedure workups and manage post-procedure recovery for patients undergoing endovascular treatments (e.g., mechanical thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling, carotid stenting); under supervision by the attending neurointerventionalist.
• Emergency Response: Respond to acute stroke alerts and neurointerventional consults, stabilizing patients and preparing them for emergent interventions; under supervision by the attending neurointerventionalist.
• Collaboration & Continuity: Partner with the ICU staff, and emergency department to streamline patient transitions and protocols; under supervision by the attending neurointerventionalist.

Schedule & Flexibility

• Flexible Shift Structures: Offering options for tailored shift lengths to optimize team coverage and patient volumes; at the discretion of the attending neurointerventionalist.
• Weekend Inclusion: Shift rotations will include some required weekend coverage to maintain continuous, high-level neurovascular care during peak demand periods; at the discretion of the attending neurointerventionalist.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Active (or eligible for) Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) licensure in the State of Texas.
• Certification: Board certification as an ACNP (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) or PA-C is required.
• Experience: Prior experience in neurointerventional surgery, neurosurgery, neuro-critical care, or interventional radiology is highly preferred. Strong candidates with a high-acuity procedural background will be considered.
• Skills: Proficiency in neurological assessments, critical care management, and a strong understanding of stroke treatment guidelines. Willingness to learn neurosciences and procedures will be required.

Benefits and Compensation

• Highly competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance through HCA Healthcare.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Paid time off.
• Malpractice coverage provided.

About the Hospital

Corpus Christi Medical Center, is a 4-hospital campus system licensed for 631 beds and currently operating with 421 beds. CCMC is a regional, acute-care center dedicated to helping patients attain the highest level of well-being through the science of medicine and the art of caring.

We offer a full range of healthcare services including a Level IV trauma designation, Women’s Services, Orthopedics, Cardiovascular, Neurosurgery, Bariatrics, General Surgery, Urology, Med-Surg and five DaVinci robots along with a new dV5 DaVinci robot.

With its broad spectrum of in-patient, out-patient and specialty programs, we continue the role as a trusted healthcare resource for South Texas residents. There are over 500,000 people living within an hour of Corpus Christi all of whom can benefit from our services.

Corpus Christi Medical Center has a strong GME presence with and Internal Medicine residency program as well as a Cardiology, Dermatology and Pulmonary fellowships with a full-time Director of Academic Medicine.