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Ascension Health Advanced Practice Provider NP/PA - Neurosurgery Fellowship in Nashville, Tennessee
Your future role at a glance
Specialty: Neurosurgery APP Fellowship
Schedule: Based on Rotations
Practice Detail: Neurosurgery Practice
EMR System: Athena for Outpatient; Cerner for Inpatient
Facility: Howell Allen Clinic, Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown and West Hospitals
Location: Nashville, TN
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
How you’ll make an impact in this role
Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners (STMP) is looking for a Neurosurgery APP for our Howell Allen Clinic.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners to provide medical services to patients.
Position Highlights
Rounding on inpatients in both Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown and West Hospitals
Experience in Spine/Ortho/Neuro along with ICU experience is a plus
DEA certification required
Additional cross coverage with outpatient clinic is available
About Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown
The hospital is one of the largest in the state with 683 licensed acute and rehab care beds and covers nearly 2 million square feet and spans more than six city blocks.
Ascension Saint Thomas continues to make significant investments to care for our community, including a $300 million Midtown campus expansion project which was completed in 2023.
Recent expansions at our hospital in Midtown include a new ICU and surgical tower, and the Women’s Hospital Pavilion which opened in 2023.
The expansion project distinguishes Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown as a clinically and technologically advanced healthcare destination, featuring specialized centers designed to serve our patients’ unique, changing needs.
About Nashville
Known as the nation’s health care capital - Home to more than 1.9 million people and more than 40,000 businesses
Nicknamed Music City USA, Nashville has the strongest concentration of the music industry in America.
The area has plentiful parks and recreation, professional sports, great shopping and livable neighborhoods and suburbs.
Ranked Top U.S. City for Job Seekers in 2020 by MoneyGeek.
About Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners
For nearly 20 years, Saint Thomas Medical Partners has provided primary and specialty care to the community spanning 45 counties in Middle Tennessee, and provides care to over 315,000 patients annually. One of the largest healthcare providers in the state, offering rewarding careers across 50 specialties in 16 hospital campuses and more than 250 sites of care through a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics, and rehabilitation facilities. Our physician-led clinical teams include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and medical assistants working together to provide seamless care among more than 2,000 affiliated providers.
When you join Saint Thomas Medical Partners, you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages
Responsibilities
In collaboration with a physician, provide for the expansion of individualized primary healthcare services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions.
Obtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview and examination. Order, perform and interpret diagnostic studies. Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
Counsel and educate patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
Document delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
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 Tennessee Committee on Physicians Assistants obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.
Work Experience:
- 1 year of experience preferred.
What additional preferences we're seeking
No additional preferences
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