Neurosurgery APP

Responsibilities

NORTON NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE is seeking a physician assistant or acute care trained nurse practitioner with neurosurgery practice experience or a strong interest in neurosurgery.

The selected candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to build a neurosurgical practice that suits their experience and passion.

As a regional leader for neurosurgical care, Norton Neuroscience Institute provides care for more than 100,000 patients each year, including more than 15,000 unique neurosurgical patients at three primary practice locations and an additional eight satellite locations.

The neurosurgery team has subspecialized focuses including endovascular/cerebrovascular, complex spine, neurosurgical oncology, cranial neurosurgery, neurosurgery and functional neurosurgery.  Our team of nationally recognized, endovascular fellowship-trained neurosurgeons specialize in therapy techniques, including minimally invasive surgeries. In addition to performing these advanced procedures, the team has completed extensive training in and performed many traditional open neurosurgeries. Norton is at the forefront of these emerging technologies, making them available for the first time to patients in Louisville and Southern Indiana.

The candidate will have the opportunity to work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team and use these advanced technologies. Norton Brownsboro Hospital was one of the first in the country to install biplane X-ray technology equipment in 2020. In addition to the biplane technology, Norton utilizes Medtronic’s O-arm O2 Imaging System and StealthStation S8 Surgical Navigation System, Brainlab software and devices, Airo Mobile Intraoperative CT and the Mazor X Robotic Guidance System.

Additionally, Norton Neuroscience Institute leads a system of stroke care, including the DNV Healthcare Inc. certified Norton Brownsboro Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Norton Children’s Hospital Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, named a Level 4 center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers.

ABOUT THE POSITION

• Subspecialty opportunity with major focus in endovascular neurosurgery
• Work in a variety of settings including: OR, inpatient hospital rounding, and clinic
• Call duty, typically one evening per week and one weekend out of 10, from home (subject to change to align with staffing needs)
• Access to 14 neurosurgeons through Norton Neuroscience Institute, including specialists in endovascular/cerebrovascular, spine and functional neurosurgery
• Opportunity to participate in the annual Neuroscience Symposium, as well as other continuing medical education events
• Weekly neuroscience clinical conference with neurosurgery and neurology providers
• Research opportunities and support available through Norton Healthcare Research Office
• Competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:
  • Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage medical malpractice and tail coverage provided
  • Competitive sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Dedicated funds for continuing medical education and dues

ABOUT NORTON NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE

NORTON NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE is a collaborative team of more than 130 subspecialized neuroscience providers, including:

• 14 neurosurgeons
• 5 neuropsychologists
• 6 LCSWs
• More than 55 advanced practice providers
• More than 50 neurologists subspecialty-trained in:
• Epilepsy
• Memory disorders
• Stroke
• Multiple sclerosis
• Movement disorders
• Headache medicine
• Neuromuscular disorders
• Sports concussion
• Neurocritical Care
• Neuro-oncology
• Pediatric neurology

WHY NORTON HEALTHCARE FOR YOUR CAREER?

• Market share leader in the region
• Strong support network of advanced practice providers, nurse navigators, educators and social workers 
• Continued investment in technology and physical spaces for improved patient care environments 
• Named to Newsweek’s 2026 list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community 
• Named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026
• Named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals for 2026
• Named to Fortune’s 2025 list of America’s Most Innovative Companies
• Eight Norton Healthcare hospitals earned the Leapfrog Group’s Full Transparency Badge for 2026
• Job Responsibilities: The Advance Practice Provider provides healthcare to patients with an emphasis on disease prevention, health promotion, health maintenance and supportive care. This includes, but is not limited to, diagnosing, prescribing treatment, managing/evaluating patient care and functioning as an educator, healthcare resource, interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate.

Qualifications

Required:

• None
• Bachelor Degree
• One of: APRN or PA; Must have and maintain all required national and state licensure

Desired:

• Two years clinical experience
• None
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse OR Physician Assistant (State) OR Physician Assistant Certification (National)