Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Neurosurgery is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join a nationally recognized Neurosciences team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This role supports multiple neurosurgeons by providing comprehensive outpatient care, improving patient access, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional neurological and neurosurgical care.

The APP will primarily practice in an outpatient setting, managing patient evaluations, follow-up care, treatment planning, and care coordination while working closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and evaluations in the outpatient neurosurgery clinic.

• Develop, implement, and monitor treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.

• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and follow-up care.

• Facilitate patient access and continuity of care across the Neurosciences service line.

• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, ancillary departments, and external providers.

• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.

• Participate in shared outpatient call coverage (phone-only) with the APP team.

• Support inpatient rounding and discharge activities on a rotating weekend schedule when needed.

• Maintain hospital privileges and comply with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Schedule & Call Expectations

• Standard clinic hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

• Primarily daytime schedule.

• Shared outpatient call coverage (phone-only) among APP colleagues.

• Potential inpatient rounding responsibilities approximately 1 in every 13 weekends at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Patient Population & Practice Environment

• Outpatient-focused position.

• Average patient volume of 15-20 patients per day.

• Collaborative practice consisting of 13 physicians and 14 APPs.

• No procedural requirements associated with this position.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

• Eligible for licensure in North Carolina.

• Ability to obtain and maintain hospital privileges at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

• Strong clinical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in neurosurgery, neurology, surgery, or a related specialty.

• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.

• Opportunity for RVU-based incentive compensation.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off offerings.

Why Join Us?

• Monday-Friday daytime schedule with excellent work-life balance.

• Opportunity to work alongside a large, experienced Neurosciences team.

• Ability to help build and expand innovative neuroscience programs.

• Practice within a leading academic health system known for delivering advanced patient care.