Description
NORTON NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE is seeking a physician assistant 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. Norton Neuroscience Institute's endovascular neurosurgery program offers advanced technology to treat unique and challenging cases, participating in academic research and the prioritization of continued medical training.
The neurosurgery team has subspecialized focuses including complex spine, endovascular/cerebrovascular, 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.
PRACTICING MULTIDISCIPLINARY SPINE CARE
Norton Leatherman Spine is a combined team of neurosurgeons from Norton Neuroscience Institute, orthopedic spine surgeons from Norton Orthopedic Institute, and pain management specialists who provide care for adults and children from Kentucky and Southern Indiana, as well as from across the region, nation and world. Together with Norton Pain Management Associates and Norton Neurosciences & Spine Rehabilitation Center, Norton Leatherman Spine is able to offer a comprehensive array of nonsurgical and surgical treatment options.
The Norton Leatherman Spine team performs more than 4,000 spine operations a year using a team approach to the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of spine conditions at more than 20 regional locations. Internationally recognized leaders in clinical research, our specialists are engaged in the latest surgical developments and have served in senior positions in the Scoliosis Research Society, the most prestigious organization for scoliosis surgeons around the world, and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the largest neurosurgical organization in the United States. Norton Leatherman Spine is a DNV Healthcare Orthopaedic Center of Excellence for providing the highest level of spine care.
ABOUT THE POSITION
- Subspecialty opportunities with major focus in complex spine or 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
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree
- Certification as either an P.A., or PA-C
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
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
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