Job Description

Ascension Columbia St. Mary's 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. Mary's Hospital to provide medical services to patients.

• Specialty: Neurosurgery
• Schedule: Day shift M-F 8:00-5:00. Possibly rotating weekends for call coverage
• Call Schedule: 1 weekend a month: Sat/Sun 8:00-5:00 inpatient rounding and help with call.
• Practice Detail: 2 neurosurgeons and 2 additional APPs. Build for our 3 neurosurgeon practice.
• EMR System: EPIC
• Facility: Primary site will be Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee. With possible coverage for vacation at Elmbrook Hospital (Inpatient and Outpatient)
• Location: Milwaukee and Brookfield, Wisconsin

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.

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. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience preferred.

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