Neurosurgery PA or NP

As our Physician Assistant you will assume responsibility and accountability for providing comprehensive care support and education to patients and their families throughout their medical care process. Your role is pivotal in guiding patients through their healthcare journey.

Every day you will participate as a key member of the team diligently working to identify and meet the physical and emotional needs of each patient. You will utilize a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to patient and family care serving as an expert practitioner educator consultant and researcher. You will also maintain full responsibility for job performance specifications assuming personal accountability for departmental and organizational missions and core values.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate exceptional expertise in patient care strong collaborative capabilities and a profound commitment to educating patients and their families. You will seamlessly integrate into an interdisciplinary team uphold organizational values and consistently drive optimal patient outcomes.

• Performs clinical examinations as necessary for outpatients/inpatients.
• Writes orders and prescriptions.
• Identifies problem list based on approved protocols current evidencebased standards of care and scope of practice.
• Interprets and evaluates test results.
• Assesses patients physical psychosocial cultural and spiritual needs.
• Manages the discharge of patients with appropriate disposition followup planning adjunctive therapy management and education.

• Masters degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Active Physician Assistant (PA) license or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the State of Colorado
• Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) certification (NCCPA) or Nurse Practitioner board certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association)

Preferred

• 2 () Years Of Experience In surgical departments with surgical experience
• Neurosurgery and Operating Room (OR) first assist experience strongly preferred
• NP candidates must have documented surgical first assist experience

#HEC

Located in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs Penrose Hospital has been a trusted healthcare provider for the Pikes Peak region since 1890 and remains a flagship hospital within the community. Recognized for its commitment to clinical excellence innovation and compassionate care Penrose offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a collaborative high-acuity environment while serving a growing and diverse patient population.

Penrose Hospital is proudly verified as a Level I Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons the highest designation available for trauma care. This distinction reflects the hospitals ability to provide comprehensive trauma servicesfrom injury prevention and emergency intervention to surgical management critical care rehabilitation and recovery. Neurosurgeons benefit from access to advanced technology multidisciplinary support and a robust referral network throughout Southern Colorado.

For neurosurgeons seeking a rewarding practice opportunity Penrose Hospital combines the resources of a premier regional medical center with the unmatched lifestyle benefits of Colorado Springsmaking it an exceptional place to build a successful career and enjoy an outstanding quality of life.