Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Neurosurgery
Location Atlanta, GA
About the Opportunity
Join a highly respected and fast paced neurosurgical practice where you will play a critical role in both the clinical and surgical care of patients.
This is a unique opportunity to work directly alongside an experienced neurosurgeon while also operating with a high level of autonomy.
The practice is known for its strong team dynamic, hands on collaboration, and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.
Position Overview
This role is a blend of clinic, surgical first assist, and inpatient rounding.
You will be a key driver of the clinical side of the practice while assisting in the operating room every other week.
The ideal candidate is sharp, adaptable, confident, and thrives in a busy environment.
What You Will Do
- Provide outpatient clinical care including evaluations, follow ups, and independent patient consultations
- Assist in surgery as a first assist every other week
- Round on postoperative and inpatient neurosurgical patients
- Manage patient care plans in collaboration with the physician
- Handle occasional inpatient consults as needed
- Support continuity of care across clinic and hospital settings
Schedule and Structure
- Alternating weekly schedule
- One week focused on surgery with longer days
- One week focused on clinic with occasional inpatient consults
- Weekend rounding required only when patients are in the hospital
- No traditional call requirement
Patient Population
- Primarily cranial neurosurgery with some spine cases
What Makes You a Fit
- Bright and quick learner who can pick things up fast
- Comfortable working independently while also being a strong team player
- Organized and able to manage a busy and dynamic workflow
- Confident in clinical decision making
- Flexible and adaptable to changing daily demands
Experience
- Neurosurgery or spine experience preferred but not required
- Open to training the right candidate with a strong foundation and mindset
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Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive compensation structure based on experience
- Performance bonus structure in development
- Health and dental coverage
- Malpractice fully covered
- CME expenses covered
Culture
- This is a busy, high performing practice with a strong team oriented environment.
- The right person will take ownership of the clinical side, build trust quickly, and become an integral part of both patient care and surgical operations.
- The team values accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Interview Process
- Interviews with the physician, practice leadership, and an experienced Nurse Practitioner on the team
- If you are looking for a role where you can grow, be challenged, and make a real impact in neurosurgical care, this is an outstanding opportunity.
