Nurse Practitioner - Neuro Surgical

• Area of Interest: Advanced Practice Nursing and Physician Assistants

• Job ID: 164082

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for Neurosurgery APP to join our team in Dubuque, IA

For over 130 years, Finley Hospital has been an integral part of the greater Dubuque community. As the first hospital in Dubuque, Finley has a long tradition of providing compassionate, quality health care in the communities we serve. Finley grew from a physician–led residential facility to a 126-bed, fully accredited hospital, and now, to a regional healthcare system that includes not only hospital services, but clinic and home services as well .

• Opportunity to help grow a new practice

• Strong Physician support

• Current team consists of 1 Neurosurgeon and 1 PA

• Full-time position with opportunity to work in both the inpatient and outpatient setting

• Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination

Responsibilities

• Average of 10-15 patients per day on the outpatient side; 3-5 when on inpatient service

• Clinic hours: Monday through Friday 8a-5p

• Some backup call and weekend rounding may be required once fully trained

• Practice is a mix of inpatient and outpatient

• Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve

• APP will also assist Physician in the OR

• Evaluates, interprets and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care

• Patient-focused, friendly and willing to collaborate in a team environment

• Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant (Preferred) or Nurse Practitioner with OR experience

• Board Certified

• Hold an unrestricted medical license in the state of IA

• Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the Advanced Practitioners field of practice

• Eligible to work in the United States

We offer

• Salary based position with performance incentive

• A competitive Total Rewards () program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in.

• Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more

• Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.

• A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

• Support and development opportunities () that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

• A culture () guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve.

Community Details

The community of Dubuque has grown into a city with small-town roots. Dubuque is a progressive and welcoming community poised to continue its impressive growth. Residents enjoy a hassle-free commute, safe neighborhoods, unique establishments, delectable cuisine and top-ranked schools – all of which contribute to a quality of life that’s energetic, inviting and distinctively Dubuque () .

Please contact Drew Birdsall, Physician and Provider Recruiter, at 515.471.9761 or Andrew.Birdsall@UnityPoint.org