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.
Job Tags
Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Day shift,