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Neurosurgery Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner – Neurosurgery

Full-Time

Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

Jamaica Hospital

Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Neurosurgery

Schedule Requirement: This position requires flexibility to work a rotating schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 neurosurgical service.

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is seeking a motivated Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our growing Neurosurgery team. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for new graduates who are interested in building a career in neurosurgery. Comprehensive training and mentorship will be provided for the specialized responsibilities of a Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider.

As a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, you will work collaboratively with attending neurosurgeons to provide comprehensive care to patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions in both inpatient and surgical settings.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including detailed neurological examinations.
  • Obtain patient histories and conduct physical examinations.
  • Order and interpret laboratory studies, diagnostic testing, and neuroimaging.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.
  • Prescribe medications in accordance with New York State regulations and hospital policies.
  • Document patient care activities, including History & Physicals (H&Ps), daily progress notes, discharge summaries, and consultations.
  • Coordinate specialty referrals and ensure continuity of patient care.
  • Notify attending physicians of admissions, new consultations, and significant patient changes.
  • Manage patient orders and follow up on diagnostic and radiologic reports.
  • Coordinate care with the Emergency Department, Operating Room, consulting services, and patient families.
  • Request medical clearances and specialty consultations, ensuring recommendations are implemented in a timely manner.
  • Participate in a rotating schedule covering days, nights, weekends, and holidays to support continuous patient care.

Tagged as: pa/np neurosurgery

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) program or accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Current New York State Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license.
  • Current BLS Certification.
  • Current ACLS Certification.
  • Ability and willingness to work a rotating day, night, weekend, and holiday schedule.

Preferred

  • New graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
  • Interest in neurosurgery, surgery, and acute patient care.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Why Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center?

  • Extensive training and mentorship in neurosurgery.
  • Opportunity to work directly with experienced neurosurgeons.
  • Exposure to a wide range of neurosurgical and neurological conditions.
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Excellent opportunity for new graduates seeking specialized surgical experience.
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