Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Neurosurgery
Schedule Requirement: This position requires flexibility to work a rotating schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 neurosurgical service.
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is seeking a motivated Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our growing Neurosurgery team. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for new graduates who are interested in building a career in neurosurgery. Comprehensive training and mentorship will be provided for the specialized responsibilities of a Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider.
As a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, you will work collaboratively with attending neurosurgeons to provide comprehensive care to patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions in both inpatient and surgical settings.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including detailed neurological examinations.
- Obtain patient histories and conduct physical examinations.
- Order and interpret laboratory studies, diagnostic testing, and neuroimaging.
- Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.
- Prescribe medications in accordance with New York State regulations and hospital policies.
- Document patient care activities, including History & Physicals (H&Ps), daily progress notes, discharge summaries, and consultations.
- Coordinate specialty referrals and ensure continuity of patient care.
- Notify attending physicians of admissions, new consultations, and significant patient changes.
- Manage patient orders and follow up on diagnostic and radiologic reports.
- Coordinate care with the Emergency Department, Operating Room, consulting services, and patient families.
- Request medical clearances and specialty consultations, ensuring recommendations are implemented in a timely manner.
- Participate in a rotating schedule covering days, nights, weekends, and holidays to support continuous patient care.
Tagged as: pa/np neurosurgery
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) program or accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current New York State Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license.
- Current BLS Certification.
- Current ACLS Certification.
- Ability and willingness to work a rotating day, night, weekend, and holiday schedule.
Preferred
- New graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
- Interest in neurosurgery, surgery, and acute patient care.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Why Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center?
- Extensive training and mentorship in neurosurgery.
- Opportunity to work directly with experienced neurosurgeons.
- Exposure to a wide range of neurosurgical and neurological conditions.
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
- Excellent opportunity for new graduates seeking specialized surgical experience.