Neurosurgical APP; Advanced Practice Provider

Description

We are searching for compassionate and energetic individuals to join our team! We are seeking a Full-Time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) based in our Mt Holly office. Travel may be required to other offices. We are a private practice where you will work closely with our highly sub-specialized group of Neurosurgeons. Come play a part in changing the lives of patients every day and work for an organization that has consistently been named one of the area's Top Workplaces.

Advanced practice providers on our team play an integral role in the global management of neurosurgical patients, including all aspects of pre-, intra- and post-operative care. Neurosurgery APPs perform patient histories, help with treatment plans, manage post-operative care, and handle myriad office-related duties and you will work under the supervision of the Neurosurgeons.

• Performs comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations
• Interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests
• Interprets and correlates subjective and objective data
• Formulates a differential diagnosis and establishes a working diagnosis
• Develops a treatment plan for neurosurgical conditions within the scope of practice and in conjunction with the neurosurgeon
• Implements therapeutic intervention for specific conditions where appropriate
• Exercises judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by the supervising neurosurgeon or other healthcare professionals

• Sees all new office patients and completes a thorough history and physical examination that is problem-oriented for neurosurgical conditions
• First assistant at surgery
• Rounds and Consults at Hospitals
• Takes Call
• Presents the patient to attending neurosurgeons
• Helps to formulate treatment plans
• Orders appropriate radiographic studies
• Evaluates post-operative patients and does routine follow-up visits
• Is available to see patients requiring same-day office visits
• Returns patient phone calls
• Handles prescription refills
• Reviews radiographic reports and laboratory reports for abnormalities
• Reviews x-rays, MRIs and CT scans of hospitalized patients and office patients with the attending neurosurgeon
• Evaluates, screens and counsels patients on health maintenance and promotes utilization of community resources
• Designs, conducts and/or participates in research studies
• Manages databases
• Performs quality assurance
• Complies with all of our processes and HIPAA regulations.
• Applies our values in decision-making and interactions with all individuals.
• Promotes a positive work environment through effective teamwork.
• Other duties as assigned by changing needs, patient flow, or physician request.

Full Time

• Reflects CNSA Core Values in all job responsibilities and interactions
  • Compassion
    :
    Treats others with compassion and empathy
  • Teamwork
    :
    Collaborates with all team members
  • Communication
    :
    Communicates effectively and with positivity
  • Integrity
    :
    Acts with integrity and accountability
  • Innovation
    :
    Remains open-minded to new ideas and continual improvement
  • Community
    :
    Treats every patient and team member as a part of the CNSA community
• Participates in department or system wide improvement plans
• Performs high quality work that is neat, accurate, complete, and on time
• Offers assistance to all patients by promptly responding to requests and needs
• Asks questions to gain full understanding of assignments
• Adapts to changing assignments and responsibilities

Providing Compassionate, Quality Care - Together

A Valid NC PA or FNP License is Required