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NP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

CHRISTUS Health

San Antonio, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Communication Skills, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Identify Issues, Medical Imaging, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Follow-up, Physician Assistant, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
San Antonio, TX
POSTED
6 days ago
Description

  • Job Summary

    We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neurosurgery team in San Antonio, TX. This role offers a comprehensive mix of outpatient clinic, inpatient care, and operating room first assist responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in neurosurgery or a related surgical specialty and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide outpatient clinic care including new patient evaluations and follow-up visits
    • Perform inpatient rounding, consults, and post-operative management
    • Serve as first assist in neurosurgical procedures as needed
    • Evaluate and manage patients with neurological and spinal conditions
    • Order and interpret diagnostic studies including imaging and labs
    • Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and recovery plans
    • Collaborate closely with neurosurgeons, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams
    • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR

    Qualifications

    • Current Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
    • National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)
    • Previous neurosurgery or surgical experience preferred
    • Experience with first assist or willingness to obtain training
    • Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex patients
    • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

    Schedule & Compensation

    • Full-time schedule with a mix of clinic, inpatient, and OR responsibilities
    • Call responsibilities may be required
    • Competitive compensation based on experience
    • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, PTO, CME allowance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

About the Company

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CHRISTUS Health

In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.

To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.

Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.

Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
http://www.christushealth.org/