Inpatient Neurosurgery - Physician Assistant Specialty Care III (Dual Posted with Job ID: 61343)

This is a dual posting with job ID 61343. The final title will depend on the qualifications of the final candidate.

The Department of Neurosurgery is pleased to announce the opening of a Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care III. This individual will act as a physician extender for the collaborating surgeons in the Neurosurgery Department.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Independently providing assistance in a multidisciplinary practice for adult patient populations.
• Perform essential patient care functions, which include diagnosing and treat neurosurgical surgical patients in the inpatient setting, clinic, or operating room as needed.
• Perform physical examinations, order diagnostic tests, and perform or assist with minor procedures.
• Assist in the evaluation and assessment of potential surgical candidates.
• Obtain and document a complete and focused history and physical and be able to relate other aspects of medical information to the surgeons and physicians.
• Participate in the Missouri Telehealth Network by providing Telemedicine return clinic appointments via Polycom connection.
• Assist in the identification of trends related to patients and participate in quality improvement activities and helping to guide the development and implementation of structure, process, and outcomes standards.
• Actively participate in clinical research, as needed. Assist as needed in OR.
• Perform and lead minor procedures with an opportunity for growth. Assist with inpatient consultations.
• Demonstrate a high level of autonomy and expert skills in the diagnosis and treatment of actual and potential health problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, optional weekend shift bonus of $125 per hour in addition to base salary.