Physician Assistant

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties to encompass but not limited to the care and management of patients in accordance with the Brown University Health mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. RESPONSIBILITIES: As a member of the team, you will be assigned to a primary neurosurgical practice and will be involved with the care of our neurosurgical pre-operative and post-operative patients. You will work closely with and be directly supervised by attending surgeons and other Advanced Practice Provider’s. Comprehensive evaluation and management of patients seen in the outpatient neurosurgery clinic. Prepare patients for surgery (pre-op evaluations, history & physical, obtaining medical clearances). Ordering and interpreting diagnostic work-up, including X-rays, MRI’s, Cat Scans, EMGs, blood tests, wound cultures, referring to other specialties, coordination of care and prescribing medications, including narcotics. Prepare and dictate outpatient clinic notes. Serve as a resource to referring physicians/staff/patients/families. Provide patient and family education and instruction on pre-operative and post operative care. Perform minor office procedures including suture removal, drain removal, surgical wound care, and other various outpatient procedure, as directed by the Neurosurgeon. Triaging patient calls and patient portal questions and contacting the neurosurgeon when appropriate. Provide follow-up care including the appropriate adjustment of medications in accordance with established protocols or in response to specific instructions from supervising physician. Inform and teach patients and families about planned surgical or diagnostic procedures, health promotion/disease prevention activities, medications, and treatments, and assist with the development of teaching materials for patients and families. Maintain familiarity with coding documentation. Interacting with our inpatient Advance Practice Providers and Neurosurgery residents and junior attendings for continuity of care. First assisting in the operating room, when needed. Provide outpatient cross-coverage to other Neurosurgery specialties in the outpatient group when needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Graduate of Accredited Physician Assistant Program required. Candidates with neurosurgery experience a plus but will consider enthusiastic new graduates or APPs in other specialties interested in Neurosurgery. Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice in the state of Rhode Island. Pay Range : $125,000.00-$158,593.75 EEO Statement : Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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