Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Operative Neurosurgery) - Phoenix, AZ

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Operative Neurosurgery)

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Hours & Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Work Environment: Inpatient and Outpatient Clinic

Salary / Hourly Rate: $140,000 – $180,000 annually DOE and productivity

Bonus Offered: Monthly productivity bonus

Benefits Offered: Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits, HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match, 401k plan with company match (part-time employees included), Employee Assistance Program available 24/7

On Call Required: Yes – participation in after-hours and weekend call rotation

Why work with us:

Join a collaborative neurosurgical team offering a balanced mix of clinic, hospital, and operative experience. This role provides strong earning potential with a competitive base salary and monthly productivity bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package. We welcome experienced providers and are open to training the right new graduate who is eager to grow in a dynamic surgical environment.

What our ideal new team member looks like:

A clinically confident and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider who thrives in both acute and chronic care settings. The ideal candidate is adaptable, collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care across inpatient and outpatient environments.

Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive care to neurosurgical patients in clinic, hospital, and operative settings. This role includes acute and chronic patient management, first assist responsibilities in the operating room, participation in hospital rounds, and shared call coverage. The position works closely with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and excellence in patient care.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assess patient health status, wellness, and compliance with care plans
• Determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Provide acute and chronic patient care including histories and physicals
• Monitor therapies and administer medications and injections
• Perform suturing and wound care as needed
• Triage patient calls and evaluate patient concerns
• Respond to medical emergencies including CPR
• Document patient care and maintain accurate patient records
• Educate patients and families to promote continuity of care
• Assist physicians during surgeries in the operating room
• Participate in hospital rounds
• Respond to after-hours and weekend patient calls
• Consult with interdisciplinary team members as needed
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality

Prerequisites / License & Certification Requirements:

• CPR and ACLS certification
• For Physician Assistants: Graduate of an AMA-accredited PA program
• Active or scheduled NCCPA certification
• BA/BS required; MS preferred
• For Nurse Practitioners: Current Arizona RN license
• Current Arizona APRN license
• National certification approved by Arizona APRN Board
• Completion of RN First Assist program meeting AORN standards (for NP first assist in OR)
• Experience preferred; new graduates considered

If you meet all of our criteria and would like to be considered, please apply with your most updated Resume/CV. Cover Letter and references are preferred but optional. We look forward to meeting with you!

Requirements

• 1-2 Years of Experience in Neurosurgery or a similar field as an APP
• NP/PA Program Completed in the USA (Not Puerto Rico)
• Arizona NP/PA License
• NP first assists in the OR: Completion of a program meeting AORN RNFA education standards