A growing Neurosurgery program in Mansfield, Texas is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider — Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — to join a high-autonomy, multidisciplinary surgical team. This full-time, Monday–Friday position spans both inpatient and outpatient settings, offering comprehensive involvement across the full continuum of neurosurgical care.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Matched retirement plan
- Employee wellness program
- Opportunities for career growth within a large, multi-specialty provider network spanning seven hospitals and over 95 clinics
Practice Highlights
- Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; may require occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotation
- Practice spans inpatient and outpatient settings including ICU, step-down units, surgical floors, and outpatient clinic
- Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-operative history and physical examinations for neurosurgery patients
- First assist in the OR and perform procedures within scope of practice and privileging
- Participate in daily surgical rounds, presenting patient updates and contributing to treatment planning
- Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic studies including labs and imaging
- Manage acute and chronic conditions, consulting specialists as needed
- Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, surgical procedures, risks, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Collaborate with neurosurgeons, intensivists, nursing staff, and other APPs in a team-based care model
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice, and continuing education
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current, unencumbered Texas NP or PA license
- Board certification required
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- DEA registration required
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a surgical APP; prior neurosurgery, critical care, or related surgical specialty experience highly preferred
- Demonstrated experience with pre- and post-operative management of complex surgical patients
About the Community
Mansfield, Texas is a thriving suburb located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, offering residents a blend of small-town character and big-city access. The area features excellent schools, diverse dining and recreation, and convenient proximity to the cultural and professional amenities of the greater DFW region.