Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant; B), Neurosurgery - Dearborn

Overview

Improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. That’s just the beginning of the difference you can make when you join our team at Corewell Health.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions following department-approved practice guidelines under the general guidance of the Neurosurgeon and the APP Manager.
• Staff 13-hour shifts (6a-7pm or 6pm-7am) within a 40 hour workweek, with weekend commitments averaging approximately 1 weekend every 3 weeks. Future scheduling needs may adjust based on patient care needs, program growth, and operational priorities.
• Provide full coverage for a busy, high-acuity Neurosurgery service, including 24/7 coverage and on-call responsibilities.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to formulate treatment plans, interpret studies/tests, and ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
• Write prescriptions for medications and perform related orders in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Determine eligibility for clinical trials and initiate appropriate actions to facilitate therapeutic plans aligned with continuing healthcare needs.
• Communicate with referring physicians, undergo daily multidisciplinary rounds, and participate in team-based care to ensure quality outcomes.
• Provide symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment and assist in the management of family dynamics during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
• Provide on-call coverage, triage patients, and determine the urgency of physician evaluation.

• Education / Training:
  Master’s Degree in Nursing OR a Master’s in Physician Assistant studies.
• Work Experience:
  
  1 to 2 years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a Neurology clinical setting is preferred.
• Certification, Licensure, Registration:
  State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required; AHA/ARC BLS certification required.

Additional details:
The role includes benefits, teamwork in a diverse environment, and regular scheduling expectations. This description contains standard information about duties, requirements, and conditions of employment as relevant to the Advanced Practice Provider in neurosurgery.