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Neurological Surgery, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant First Assist Neurosurgery

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $149,868.00 - $205,789.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
continuing medical education benefits
Shift incentives
Quality incentives

Job Description

Swedish Neurological Institute, part of the renowned Swedish Health System and the Providence family, is a leading health network based in Seattle, Washington. With a rich history of medical excellence, Swedish operates five hospitals encompassing over 1,500 beds and more than 115 primary and specialty care clinics throughout the greater Seattle area. The system is especially noted for its ground-breaking medical research and innovative treatments across its five award-winning institutes, including cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neuroscience, and orthopedic specialties. Swedish Medical Group supports an integrated team of over 1,300 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, leveraging centralized system support and a unified electronic medical record (Epic) to deliver superior, coordinated care to patients in northwest Washington. Seattle itself offers an exceptional quality of life, with a thriving economy driven by some of the world's largest technology companies, vibrant arts and music scenes, excellent educational opportunities, and beautiful natural surroundings including Puget Sound and picturesque mountain views.

The Swedish Neurological Institute is currently seeking a full-time Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their cranial team at the Swedish Cherry Hill Campus. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to provide comprehensive care for cranial surgery patients across various settings, including ambulatory clinics, inpatient care, and surgical assistance. The role demands close collaboration with neurosurgeons while maintaining a high degree of autonomy in managing complex neurosurgical patients. The successful candidate will be part of an established and highly collaborative cranial neurosurgery team, contributing significantly to patient outcomes in this specialized field. This full-time role follows a schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week, including weekend rotations, ensuring a balanced work-life arrangement in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Compensation for this position ranges from $149,868 to $205,789 annually, which may include productivity bonuses, quality or service incentives, call pay, and extra shift incentives as applicable. Swedish also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, and retirement plans, along with continuing medical education benefits to support ongoing professional development. This is an exceptional career opportunity for experienced providers with surgical first assist and acute care expertise who are passionate about delivering empathetic, high-quality care in a supportive and innovative clinical environment.

Job Requirements

  • prior experience as a surgical first assist
  • acute care experience as a provider
  • ability to manage complex neurosurgical patients with strong clinical judgment
  • demonstrated empathy and professionalism
  • licensure as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
  • must not be a new graduate
  • availability for full-time work including weekend rotations

Job Qualifications

  • prior experience as a surgical first assist
  • acute care experience as a provider
  • demonstrated strong clinical judgment in managing complex neurosurgical patients
  • demonstrated empathy and professionalism in difficult patient conversations
  • proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative healthcare team
  • licensed nurse practitioner or physician assistant
  • appropriate certification for neurosurgical care

Job Duties

  • provide comprehensive care for cranial surgery patients across ambulatory clinic, inpatient management, and surgical assist
  • collaborate closely with neurosurgeons while maintaining autonomy in patient care
  • manage complex neurosurgical patients with strong clinical judgment
  • assist as a surgical first assist during procedures
  • communicate empathetically and professionally with patients during difficult interactions
  • participate in weekend rotation and adapt to a 4 10-hour shift schedule
  • contribute as an integral member of the cranial neurosurgery team

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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