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Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – Outpatient Neuro-Spine Surgery
Job Type: Contract (6 months) could be extendedSchedule: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM (No weekends, no holidays)Location: San Francisco, CAPractice Setting: Outpatient Clinic
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our outpatient neuro-spine surgery clinic on a 6-month contract. This role focuses on providing post-operative and follow-up care for adult patients while supporting a team of five surgeons and two physiatrists. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of experience in orthopedic spine surgery, neuro-spine surgery, or pain management with spine patients.
Responsibilities:
- Manage 20-22 patients per day in person; if taking telehealth visits, the volume may increase to 26 patients per day.
- Conduct post-operative and follow-up visits.
- Triage patient calls and respond to messages.
- Order imaging, prescribe medications, and manage outpatient clinical needs.
- Perform minor in-office procedures such as staple removal, drain removal, and wound care.
- Optional: If experienced, the APP may perform trigger point, hip, and/or knee injections.
Support & Work Environment:
- Work alongside a team of 7 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in an outpatient clinic setting.
- Supported by Medical Assistants (MAs) and Patient Navigators for scheduling and administrative tasks.
- No OR time, no inpatient responsibilities—strictly outpatient.
- EMR System: Epic
Requirements:For Physician Assistants (PAs):
- Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
- Board Certified PA
- Active CA License (Required)
- DEA Certification with Schedule 2 and 2N
- BLS Certification
For Nurse Practitioners (NPs):
- Must hold one of the following certifications:
A-GNP-C, ANP-C, FNP-C, GNP-C, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, ACNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, ACNPC
- Active CA License (Required)
- DEA Certification with Schedule 2 and 2N
- BLS Certification
Preferred Experience:
- At least 2-3 years of experience in ortho spine surgery, neuro-spine surgery, or pain management with spine patients.
- Neurosurgery or neurology providers with thorough experience in neuro-spine cases may be considered.
Credentialing & Hiring Process:
- Credentialing timeframe: 60-90 days
Apply today to join a dedicated outpatient neuro-spine team in a full-time capacity!
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $120.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Surgery
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- How many years of Spine experience in Ortho Surgery or Neuro Surgery do you have?
Ability to Commute:
- San Francisco, CA 94115 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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