Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner, COM, Department of Neurosurgery, West Chester at University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's faculty and providers are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Neurosurgery is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

The University of Cincinnati Department of Neurosurgery is driving the direction of how our field is practiced. As an internationally recognized program, University of Cincinnati Department of Neurosurgery is where patients and other clinicians turn to for care of complex neurosurgical issues. We are an academic leader and resource for the region because we don't just treat patients, we are developing better ways to do so.

The Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a highly motivated Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (APP) to work as part of the interdisciplinary subspecialty team at West Chester Hospital. Primary responsibilities involve direct patient care, including evaluation and treatment of patients in both an outpatient/inpatient setting. APP responsibilities include, but not limited to, (a) obtaining comprehensive history and physicals, (b) coordinating, reviewing, and following up on diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and procedures, and (c) prescribing medications. The APP will also help to ensure continuity of patient care by coordinating communication among inpatient, OR, and outpatient Neurosurgery teams, and assisting in patient education and family updates. The APP will also participate service-related QI/PI projects, education of learners (residents, fellows, students and new employees), and cross-departmental knowledge sharing and skills training.
Essential Functions

• Work collaboratively with neurosurgery physicians and providing comprehensive care to patients.


• Perform appropriate history and physical for complex, acute, critical, and chronically ill patients.


• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests.


• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.


• Monitor the effectiveness of interventions.


• Maintain accurate medical records.


• Collaborate with other providers and members of the health care team in delivery of care and make appropriate referrals when needed.


• Educate patients and families about medical conditions and treatment plans.


• Facilitate staff, patient, and family decision making using evidence-based practice.


• Participate in research and development projects.


• Participate in education of nurse practitioners, nurse practitioner students and medical students.


• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Minimum Requirements

Nurse Practitioner:

Required Education

Master's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.

Required Experience

Three (3) years nursing experience; additional related work experience may be required depending on specialty/sub-specialty.

Required Trainings/Certifications

Active Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority.

Active Board Certification in appropriate nursing specialty.

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Physician Assistant:

Required Education

Master's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Required Trainings/Certifications

Active Ohio Physician Assistant license with prescriptive authority.

Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Sitting - Often

Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often

Hearing, listening - Often

Talking - Often

Standing - Often

Walking - Often

Bending - Seldom

Stooping - Seldom

Kneeling, squatting - Seldom

Reaching overhead - Seldom

Pulling, pushing - Seldom

Compensation and BenefitsUC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.


• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.


• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.


• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.


• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.


• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.


• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP). To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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