Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc.
We are seeking adedicated and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) tojoin our growing Neurosurgery team. This is an outstanding opportunity for bothexperienced providers and new graduates or early-career APPs, as we are willingto provide comprehensive training to candidates with a strong clinicalfoundation and a passion for surgical care.
The Neurosurgery APPwill assist with the evaluation, treatment, and management of patients withneurological disorders, both in the hospital and clinic settings, and will playan active role in first-assisting in the OR.
We are also willing to assist with relocation or travel expenses for theright candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct hospital rounds, consults, and post-operative follow-ups under the supervision of neurosurgeons
- First assist in the operating room for neurosurgical procedures
- Perform and assist with bedside procedures within scope of practice
- Manage patient care in the clinic, including pre- and post-op evaluations and conservative management
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical care, and follow-up plans
- Collaborate with neurosurgeons, nursing staff, and other specialists to ensure high-quality patient outcomes
- Document all patient encounters and procedures accurately in the EMR
- Participate in call coverage as part of a team rotation (shared call)
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current or eligible South Dakota license
- BLS and ACLS required (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- Surgical or neurology/neurosurgery experience is a plus-but training will be provided
- Strong communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills
- Eagerness to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and hands-on environment