PA or CRNP; ACNP), Neurotrauma and Spine Neurosurgery - Presbyterian

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring aFull-Time Physician Assistant or Acute Care Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to help support the Neurosurgery department.

Hours: Monday-Friday daylight
Location: UPMC Presbyterian

This is an outpatient-only position based at Presby, focused on managing complex patients with traumatic brain and spinal injuries, post-operative neurotrauma care, and functional neurosurgical conditions such as movement disorders and spasticity. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in neurology, neurosurgery, or trauma and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving outpatient practice.

You’ll work directly alongside this dual-specialty neurosurgeon as their primary APP, helping to establish and grow a busy and diverse clinic while becoming an integral part of our nationally recognized department.

• Manage a daily outpatient clinic for neurotrauma and functional neurosurgical patients, including new consults, follow-up visits, and post-operative assessments
• Perform comprehensive neurologic exams, order and interpret imaging, and develop evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with the attending neurosurgeon
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, recovery trajectories, surgical options, and rehabilitation strategies
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management, and Neurology as appropriate
• Assist with surgical scheduling coordination, pre-op clearances, and post-op wound management
• Maintain timely and thorough documentation using EPIC, including clinic notes, orders, and follow-up plans

• Serve as an APP for this growing subspecialty service line, contributing to workflow development, EMR template design, and patient education materials
• Collaborate with APP leadership and neurosurgery faculty to establish best practices for outpatient neurotrauma and functional patient management
• Help identify process improvements to enhance patient throughput, satisfaction, and continuity of care

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-profile academic neurosurgery department in a role that is both clinically meaningful and professionally rewarding. As the first outpatient APP dedicated to this neurosurgeon’s practice, you will be instrumental in shaping the long-term success of a clinic that blends two dynamic subspecialties: neurotrauma and spinal neurosurgery.

• Be part of something new:
  Help launch and define an outpatient practice with a high-impact focus
• Diverse clinical exposure:
  Manage a unique mix of trauma recovery, post-op spine/brain care, and innovative functional procedures such as deep brain stimulation and neuromodulation
• Outpatient focus, academic support:
  Enjoy the work-life balance of an outpatient-only role while being embedded in a top-tier academic medical center
• Access to professional development: UPMC’s Department of Neurosurgery is committed to APP advancement, offering CME support, subspecialty learning opportunities, and mentoring
• Collaborative and innovative environment:
  Join a team that values APP autonomy, clinical leadership, and continuous improvement

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