Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician Assistant, Newark

Seeking an
NP or PA
for
locum coverage
in the
Pediatric Neurosurgery Department
.
This role involves assisting in the
operating room
, providing inpatient and outpatient care, and coordinating surgical cases.
Key Responsibilities:
Surgical Assistance:
Assist in
emergent and scheduled procedures
, including:
Craniotomy
External Ventricular Drain (EVD) placement
VP shunt revision
Myelomeningocele repair
Tumor biopsy/resection
Wound revision
Bedside Procedures:
Perform
CSF sampling from EVD, VP shunt tapping, dressing changes, suture/staple removals, and drain removals
.
Inpatient Care:
Conduct
daily rounds on inpatient consults
, coordinating the care plan with the
surgeon and primary team
.
Outpatient Clinic:
Clinic every Thursday, 9 AM - Noon (may extend longer)
.
Independently see patients and coordinate with the surgeon as needed.
Follow up on
imaging, test results, and scheduling
.
Surgical Coordination:
Manage and
schedule OR cases
(both
emergent and scheduled
), ensuring seamless communication with the
surgeon s office
.
Schedule & Work Environment:
Work Hours:
Monday Friday,
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
.
On-Call:
No on-call responsibilities.
Patient Load:
Variable.
Support Staff:
Work alongside
Clinic Nurse
.
Qualifications:
Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
.
Experience in pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, or surgical specialties preferred
.
Proficiency in
EPIC EMR
(same system for clinic and hospital).
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