Immediate Need: Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – California

Start Date: ASAP
Length of Assignment: Ongoing
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week, no weekends; weekday off based on operational needs
Credentialing: 30–45 days (expedited credentialing possible)
Patient Volume: Approximately 15–20 clinic patients per day, 2–3 surgical cases per day, and a variable inpatient census typically under 20
Procedures: Surgical assisting, inpatient rounds, pre-operative and post-operative care, inpatient consultations, discharges, and care coordination. Familiarity with EVDs, surgical drains, ICP monitors, lumbar drains, and minor bedside procedures preferred
Setting: Hospital and Clinic
EMR: Cerner
Licence Needed: Active California license and DEA
Certifications: Board Certification, BLS; graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program or equivalent Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program

Details:
Exciting opportunity for a Neurosurgery NP/PA to join a collaborative neurosurgical team in California! This ongoing assignment offers a consistent four-day workweek with no weekends and a diverse mix of outpatient clinic, inpatient care, and operating room responsibilities. Providers will manage initial consultations, pre-operative evaluations, hospital follow-ups, post-operative visits, and surgical assisting, with a strong emphasis on spine care. Candidates should be comfortable collaborating with multiple neurosurgeons while also working independently and adapting to changing clinical needs. Approximately 2 years of neurosurgical experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings is preferred, although on-the-job training will be provided. Enjoy California's beautiful weather, diverse landscapes, outdoor recreation, and access to incredible dining, entertainment, and coastal destinations.