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Job description
Overview
Join to apply for the Advance Practice Provider, Neurosurgery role at Main Line Health (Paoli Hospital).
Responsibilities
The APP is a licensed medical provider (NP/PA) who functions as part of a multidimensional physician-led health care team. The APP aids in the management, under the supervision of an attending neurosurgeon/physician, of patients with neurosurgical conditions. This includes outpatient, inpatient, peri-operative and intra-operative care. A major role of the APP is to be the patient advocate in the medical system. Additionally, the APP extends the services of his/her attending surgeon/physician by: acting as a liaison for their supervising physician, obtaining histories, performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting imaging, laboratory and other diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, brace and therapies, performing and assisting in common neurosurgical bedside/office procedures, as well as assisting in the operating room.
Career development and Tuition Reimbursement
Develop and Grow Your Career! Invest in furthering your education through seeking certifications or advanced degrees by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement. This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status.
Shift
Full time - 40 hours a week, M-F - weekend requirement, no holidays!
Experience
Physician Assistant - Two (2) years’ experience as physician assistant or Board eligible graduate preferred. Demonstrated ability to work independently in an interdisciplinary environment
Nurse Practitioner - Two (2) years’ experience as Nurse Practitioner preferred. A minimum of two years nursing experience in specific clinical area preferred.
Education
Physician Assistant - Bachelor’s degree or more is required. Must be a graduate of an accredited physician assistant/surgical assistant program.
Licensure/Certifications
Physician Assistant
Must be certified or new graduate who is eligible for certification by the NCCPA (National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants).
Active license with Pennsylvania State Board of Medical Education and Licensure.
Nurse Practitioner
Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program required.
MSN required.
Must be Licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP).
Active license with Pennsylvania State Board of Medical Education and Licensure.
For Both Physician Assistants And Nurse Practitioners
BLS certification required.
ACLS certification required.
ENLS certification is highly recommended.
ATLS certification recommended.
Successful completion of the MLH credentialing process through the Medical Staff office, with temporary or permanent privileges approved.
This position requires you to wear a respirator as part of the job requirement.
Seniorities and Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Benefits
Up to 240 hours of paid time off per year
Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 per year; employee discounts to various activities and vendors; free employee parking
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Who can apply
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