Assignment Length: Ongoing coverage need

Start Date: As soon as credentialed

Openings: 1

Reason for Coverage: Long-term permanent search

Practice Setting:

Inpatient coverage, no OR
Post-operative and Neuorcritical Care coverage
Spinal and Cranial cases
Group includes 7 Neurosurgeons
Average census 10
Level I trauma center

Schedule:

Day and night coverage needed
12-hours shifts, 6:00-6:00

Patient Population: Adult

EMR: Cerner

Credentialing: 90 days

Requirements:

Active Montana licensure
Board certification
AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
Minimum 1-year Neurosurgery experience or equivalent

Job Responsibilities (Generalized):

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

Skills:

Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team

Requirements

Education:

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics)
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program

Licenses & Certifications:

Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Montana
National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP])
Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Montana
National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Experience:

While specific requirements may vary, most locum APP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty

Benefits

Travel:

If you reside greater than 50 miles from the facility you are eligible for travel benefits. You will have your travel and lodging arranged by our travel department and paid for in full.

Please note that this position is offered as an independent contractor (1099) role and does not include the typical benefits associated with a W-2 employment, such as health insurance, retirement contributions, or paid time off.

Skill richieste

Neurosurgical patient assessmentNeurocritical care managementPost-operative neurosurgical careSpinal and cranial case managementOrdering and interpreting diagnostic tests (e.g., imaging, labs)Medication prescribing and chronic condition managementProcedural competency for APP‑permitted neurosurgical proceduresClinical documentation of patient careCerner electronic medical record proficiencyAHA BLS and ACLS emergency response skillsPatient education and counselingInterprofessional collaboration and teamwork with neurosurgeons and staffTime management for 12‑hour day/night inpatient shifts and managing patient censusActive Montana APRN/PA licensure and national board certification

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