Neurosurgery APP; NP​/PA)(Surgical Renton, WA

Overview

Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) (Surgical) – Full-time Renton, WA

Valley Medical Center (VMC) is actively recruiting a full-time (1.0 FTE) Neurosurgery APP (Surgical) to join our area clinics in our collaborative network where you will have easy access to system-wide support as you work alongside a highly motivated and skilled Neurosurgery team. We provide patient-centered, team-based care to a diverse population of patients. Our approachable and dedicated leadership fosters an open, supportive environment for both patients and staff and is deeply committed to leading with a genuine passion for improving lives.

This role is in concert as a unified team.

We are proud participants in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Depending on departmental need and coverage, may be structured as 4/10 or 5/8 shifts, will also include weekend rounding/hospital inpatient coverage (1st contact text messages) including one weekend every 6 weeks
• Average number of patients seen per day:
  • Daily inpatient rounding: 2 – 12
  • Clinic days: 2-5 per week, dependent on case load and coverage needs
  • OR cases: 1 - 6
• Three surgeons in the practice and will support all three including clinic coverage at any time for add-on postoperative/symptom checks
• Must be:
  • Willing to take calls/Voalte messages/rounding responsibilities in equitable arrangement with providers and APP in group
  • Flexible for coverage to come in to assist in surgery on other days if agreed upon early and as needed to cover APP vacation/illness

• Ability to obtain medical professional license in the State of WA and DEA with full prescriptive authority
• New graduates are encouraged to apply
• Nurse Practitioners must have/ability/plan to become Certified Surgical First Assist

Located in Renton, Washington, Valley Medical Center is affiliated with the University of Washington Medicine System and is the largest not-for-profit healthcare provider between Seattle and Tacoma, serving more than 600,000 residents. In addition to the 341-bed hospital with its Level III Trauma Center, Valley operates a network of more than four dozen primary care, urgent care and specialty clinics, with most located on or near the hospital campus.

• Accredited as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC)
• American Medical Association’s 2022 Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program for our efforts to improve physician well-being and combat burnout
• The Joint Commission’s award of full accreditation triennially for meeting/exceeding national and safety performance standards
• Inclusion on Becker's Hospital Review's list of 153 Great Community Hospitals for 2023 and 2024
• Named LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader since 2011
• Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
• Receipt of an “A” grade on the Lown Institute Hospitals Index for outstanding social responsibility

One of the most culturally diverse communities in the country, our mission to care for our community like family extends to the entire Valley “work family” who prioritize safety, respect, compassion, collaboration, equity, diversity, inclusion, innovation, and excellence.

Just 30 minutes from downtown Seattle and Bellevue, the surrounding southeast King County communities allow you to easily enjoy a wide variety of Northwest recreational opportunities, along with more affordable homes, less traffic and access to a top school district.

Working at Valley Medical Center: (location information not linked)

Compensation: $145,000 - $165,000

Amounts listed do not include quality/service incentives, and/or extra shift incentives as applicable. Our plan includes a sign-on bonus, and reimbursement toward moving expenses for qualified individuals and generous vacation, sick and holiday time off.

Valley Medical Center offers valuable healthy living benefits including group medical insurance, group dental insurance, a 403(b) Retirement Plan, life and AD&D insurance, supplemental life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, supplemental long-term disability, flexible spending…