Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery

Neurosurgical Advanced Practice Provider

Ascension Columbia St. Marys Hospital is looking for a neurosurgical advanced practice provider for our neurosurgery department. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Columbia St. Marys Hospital to provide medical services to patients.

Position highlights:

• Combination of inpatient and outpatient work. Rounding on inpatient consults and follow-ups, along with assisting with the surgeon in the OR
• Call being only one weekend a month
• Opportunity to be a part of a collaborative neuro practice that is building

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules

Requirements:

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted
• Orthopedic Physician Assistant preferred. Verified by local Credentialing Office
• Education:
• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Masters degree preferred
• Work Experience:
• 1 year of experience preferred

Additional preferences:

• Neurosurgery experience preferred
• Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Why join our team:

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.