In-House Neurosurgical Trauma Call APP… at Carolina… · Charlotte

Apply Job Type Full-time Description We are searching for compassionate and energetic individuals to join our team. We are seeking a Full-Time In-House Neurosurgical Trauma Call APP (Advanced Practice Provider). We are a private practice where you will work closely with our highly sub-specialized group of Neurosurgeons and Residents. Come play a part in changing the lives of patients every day and work for an organization that has consistently been named one of the area’s Top Workplaces. General Job Summary: Advanced practice providers on our team play an integral role in the global management of neurosurgical patients, including all aspects of pre-, intra- and post-operative care. Neurosurgery APPs perform patient histories, formulate treatment plans, and manage post-operative care in the hospital under the supervision of the attending neurosurgeon. This position will work in tandem with other APPs rotating a 7 on 7 off rotating afternoons & overnight shift schedule. Candidate should be well-rounded and have a good background in emergency medicine, trauma, and/or surgery. Essential Job Responsibilities: Perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations Interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests Interpret and correlate subjective and objective data Formulate differential diagnosis and establish a working diagnosis Formulate treatment plans for emergent, acute and chronic neurosurgical conditions within the scope of practice in consultation with the attending neurosurgeon Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions where appropriate Exercise judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by the supervising neurosurgeon or other physicians/healthcare professionals Work in conjunction with in-house and/or at-home on-call junior and senior neurosurgical residents Hospital Duties & Responsibilities: Perform initial trauma, ED, ICU and floor consults Formulate treatment plans and consult with attending neurosurgeon and neurosurgical resident (when resident on-call) Manage calls from Atrium Physician Referral Line, outlying EDs, hospitals and consulting physicians Arrange /manage transfer of patients requiring emergent and acute neurosurgical care Manage calls from established Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine outpatients Order appropriate radiographic studies Evaluate post-operative patients Review radiographic reports and laboratory reports for abnormalities Evaluate, screens and counsels patients on health maintenance and promotes utilization of community resources Design, conduct and/or participate in research studies Manage databases Perform quality assurance Apply our values in decision-making and interactions with all individuals. Promote a positive work environment through effective teamwork. Other duties as assigned by changing needs, patient flow, or physician request. Requirements A Valid NC PA or FNP License is Required. Schedule: Rotating shifts.
Afternoons: 2pm - 2am Overnights: 6pm - 6am