Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) — Neurosurgery Inpatient

Quick Facts

• Full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner role in an inpatient neurosurgery (brain and spine) setting
• 100% inpatient and operative responsibilities; no outpatient duties
• Team model with neurosurgeons and a collaborative group of APPs; high level of APP autonomy

Description

Join the Brain and Spine Neurosurgery Department for 100% inpatient coverage and OR first-assisting alongside neurosurgeons. The role includes inpatient management across ICU/PCU/floor, daily rounding, neurosurgical consult management, and participation in procedures with strong APP autonomy. New graduates are welcome with training and mentorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient management of neurosurgical patients across ICU, PCU, and floor
• Daily rounding and management of neurosurgical consults
• First assisting in the operating room
• Participate in procedures with high APP autonomy (no resident coverage)
• Rotate day, night, weekend, and holiday inpatient and OR coverage

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Master’s degree in Nursing with accredited NP program graduation
• Current PA-C certification (NCCPA) or NP certification (ANCC or AANPCB)
• Unrestricted Colorado license or compact privileges under the Nurse Licensure Compact
• Appropriate prescriptive authority (NP full; PA per medical staff service privileging process)
• Background in Neurosurgery, Trauma, and Acute Care
• RNFA certification for NPs within one year of hire
• Unrestricted DEA permit
• Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate practice privileges
• Eligible to provide reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid
• Eligible to provide services without sanctions or exclusion (HHS/OIG or GSA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification via AHA or American Red Cross

Benefits

• Annual compensation: $119,600–$156,796 (based on experience)
• Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) up to $10,000 annually
• Relocation bonus up to $10,000 (if eligible)
• Paid malpractice coverage
• CME allowance up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually
• 403(b) retirement with employer match; 457(b) voluntary option (if eligible)
• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage for eligible employees and dependents
• PSLF eligibility and program assistance
• Employer-paid short-term disability supplement (up to 66.67% of base pay)
• Employer-provided long-term disability (50% base pay, up to $17,500/month; options to increase coverage)
• Wellness and voluntary benefits (FSA, HSA, identity theft protection, pet insurance, discounts)
• Paid time off and paid family/medical leave including Colorado FAMLI; leaves of absence
• Education benefits (eligible tuition/books/fees up to 100% in certain programs; up to $5,250 annually through other qualifying programs)
• APP professional development support (mentorship, communication, leadership development, committee/leadership opportunities)