Advanced Practice Provider - Neurosurgery

Acclaim Physician Group, Inc. (Acclaim) is a multi specialty medical group practice comprised of over 500 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants that partner with JPS Health Network (JPS). Acclaim supports JPS’s mission of transforming healthcare delivery for the communities we serve. From primary care to pediatrics to a full range of specialties, Acclaim’s goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate care for every patient, every time.

As the county health network and Level-1 Trauma Center, JPS has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years. In addition to providing high-quality care, JPS is also an urban teaching hospital with a long history of training physicians and medical students. JPS offers 18 residency and fellowship programs, including the largest family medicine residency in the nation. JPS educates in tandem with the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Texas Christian University Medical School.

For more information, visit www.teamacclaim.org .

Job Title

Advanced Practice Provider - Neurosurgery

Requisition Number

req26786

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Job Description

Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group is Looking for a Neurosurgery APP

The Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider practices under the supervising physician and is responsible for assisting with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments, and consultations within the inpatient/outpatient setting. Candidates will work alongside and directly support neurosurgeon in the OR, hospital rounds, and clinic. On-call is required. This is an excellent opportunity to join a group of talented physicians providing expert neurological care at a Level 1 Trauma Center.

Responsibilities Include

• Assists in the delivery of medical care to the patient by reviewing and monitoring treatment and therapy plans in the inpatient and outpatient settings
• Obtains medical and personal histories, performs physical exams, orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic tests and interprets results
• Educates patients and families regarding the plan of care
• Performs clinical procedures under direction of attending physician according to approved hospital protocols
• Works in conjunction with orthopedic residents for the management of spine patients
• Assists surgeon in the operating room on spinal and cranial cases
• Conducts bedside interventions with the supervision of attending provider including placement of intracranial pressure monitors, external ventricular drains, and lumbar drains
  
  

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Malpractice Coverage

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance Options

CME/Professional Expense Allowance

Relocation Assistance

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing OR Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program required
• 2 years of experience working as an Advanced Practice Provider in Neurosurgery preferred
• First-Assist certification recommended
• DEA license required
  
  

Location Address:

1500 S. Main Street

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

United States