Locum | Neurosurgery PA - Clearwater FL
Job at a glance
Job description
Assignment Length:
- Initial 6-month contract
- Potential to extend
Start Date: As soon as credentialed
Openings: 1
Reason for Coverage: Long-term permanent search
Practice Setting:
- Inpatient, OR and Call coverage
- 50% inpatient and OR coverage, 50% clinic coverage
- Rotating night and weekend call coverage
- Practice includes 4 Neurosurgeons and 3 APPs
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday, 7:30a-5:00p
- Full-time coverage needed
Patient Population: Adult, Geriatric
EMR: Cerner
Credentialing: 30-60 days
Requirements:
- Active Florida licensure
- Board certification
- AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
- Minimum 1-year Neurosurgery experience or equivalent
Job Responsibilities
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
Qualifications
Board certification
AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
Minimum 1-year Neurosurgery experience or equivalent
Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
Ability to work indep