Neurosurgery Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery

Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Neurosurgery

Schedule Requirement: This position requires flexibility to work a rotating schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 neurosurgical service.

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is seeking a motivated Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our growing Neurosurgery team. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for new graduates who are interested in building a career in neurosurgery. Comprehensive training and mentorship will be provided for the specialized responsibilities of a Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider.

As a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, you will work collaboratively with attending neurosurgeons to provide comprehensive care to patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions in both inpatient and surgical settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including detailed neurological examinations.
• Obtain patient histories and conduct physical examinations.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies, diagnostic testing, and neuroimaging.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with New York State regulations and hospital policies.
• Document patient care activities, including History & Physicals (H&Ps), daily progress notes, discharge summaries, and consultations.
• Coordinate specialty referrals and ensure continuity of patient care.
• Notify attending physicians of admissions, new consultations, and significant patient changes.
• Manage patient orders and follow up on diagnostic and radiologic reports.
• Coordinate care with the Emergency Department, Operating Room, consulting services, and patient families.
• Request medical clearances and specialty consultations, ensuring recommendations are implemented in a timely manner.
• Participate in a rotating schedule covering days, nights, weekends, and holidays to support continuous patient care.

Tagged as: pa/np neurosurgery

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) program or accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current New York State Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Current ACLS Certification.
• Ability and willingness to work a rotating day, night, weekend, and holiday schedule.

Preferred

• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Interest in neurosurgery, surgery, and acute patient care.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Why Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center?

• Extensive training and mentorship in neurosurgery.
• Opportunity to work directly with experienced neurosurgeons.
• Exposure to a wide range of neurosurgical and neurological conditions.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent opportunity for new graduates seeking specialized surgical experience.