Concord Physicians Solutions
Seeking an NP or PA for locum coverage in the Pediatric Neurosurgery Department . This role involves assisting in the operating room , providing inpatient and outpatient care, and coordinating surgical cases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Surgical Assistance: Assist in emergent and scheduled procedures , including:
- Craniotomy
- External Ventricular Drain (EVD) placement
- VP shunt revision
- Myelomeningocele repair
- Tumor biopsy/resection
- Wound revision
- Bedside Procedures: Perform CSF sampling from EVD, VP shunt tapping, dressing changes, suture/staple removals, and drain removals .
- Inpatient Care: Conduct daily rounds on inpatient consults , coordinating the care plan with the surgeon and primary team .
- Outpatient Clinic:
- Clinic every Thursday, 9 AM - Noon (may extend longer) .
- Independently see patients and coordinate with the surgeon as needed.
- Follow up on imaging, test results, and scheduling .
- Surgical Coordination: Manage and schedule OR cases (both emergent and scheduled ), ensuring seamless communication with the surgeon s office .
Schedule & Work Environment:
- Work Hours: Monday Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM .
- On-Call: No on-call responsibilities.
- Patient Load: Variable.
- Support Staff: Work alongside Clinic Nurse .
Qualifications:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) .
- Experience in pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, or surgical specialties preferred .
- Proficiency in EPIC EMR (same system for clinic and hospital).