Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery - FT
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Ochsner Health as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery - FT in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. Education Required
- Master’s degree in nursing. OR Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program Work Experience Required
Requirements
- inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. Education Required
- Master’s degree in nursing. OR Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program Work Experience Required
- None. Preferred
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Ochsner Health as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery - FT.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery - FT at Ochsner Health a 8.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 3% of all Surgery nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Surgery position at Ochsner Health is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Exceptional work-life balance score (8.9/10)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Emergency Stabilization, Medical Management, Patient Education, Discharge Planning, Clinical Research, Interpersonal Communication, Data Entry. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: Provide primary and urgent medical management for neurosurgery outpatient clinic patients in a collaborative model. Responsibilities include emergency stabilization of critically ill patients, teaching medical students, and coordinating discharge planning.
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2d ago
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