Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider - Inpatient

The Section of Neurosurgery at  Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center  in Lebanon, NH seeks a  full-time Advanced Practice Provider  (APP - Physician Assistant) to join an established and collaborative group on the  inpatient neurosurgery  team.

The Neurosurgery APP is dedicated to inpatient care for primary neurosurgery patients and consults from all neurosurgical subspecialties. They will provide assessments of physical and psychosocial status, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests, interpretation of data, implementation of therapeutic plans, and follow-through as needed. This position will care for adults and pediatric patients and should have the experience and ability to handle bedside procedures. Our designated Neurocritical Care Unit and new patient pavilion allows providers access to state-of-the-art resources for high-quality patient care. The APP will also provide health education and counseling to patients and / or family members, assist with integrating care by other providers, and make appropriate referrals.

Educational opportunities abound in this Level I Trauma Center, including biweekly Advanced Practice Providers lecture series, weekly Neurosurgery conferences, and Surgery Grand Rounds. Daily rounds include the opportunity for learning and teaching with attending physicians and resident physicians.

Position Highlights :

• Adult and pediatric inpatient care
• Three 13-hour shifts / week
• OR time available, but not required
• Academic appointment at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College

Minimum Education & Experience :

Desired Traits :

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is part of the Dartmouth Health system which stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. With no income or sales tax, this beautiful area combines history, industry, and business and has been consistently ranked as one of the best places in the US to live and work. With destinations like Boston, New York, the seacoast, and ski country within driving distance, New Hampshire is the ideal place to work and play.

Required Licensure / Certifications

Eligible for PA licensure in the State of NH

Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.