Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery

About Us

Rebound is the largest orthopedic and neurosurgical practice in the Portland-Vancouver area with an array of sub-specialties including orthopedics, brain and spine care, sports medicine, physiatry, and physical therapy. We are proud to be the team physicians for the Portland Winterhawks and several collegiate teams and celebrate over 50 years of service to our patients and the community.

We are headquartered in Southwest, Washington just across the river from Portland, Oregon and a 90-minute drive to either the beach or mountains. Hiking trails, parks, excellent schools, arts and culture, fine dining and food carts are abundant in our region.

We are hiring for an experienced neurosurgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner position. The ideal candidate will be passionate about patient care, have excellent communication, problem solving, and decision making skills.

Responsibilities

• Support an environment that reinforces Rebound’s mission and Core Values of Superior Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Quality and Recognition.
• Provide direct patient care to include, but not limited to, examinations, physicals, diagnosis, and documenting patient medical data and health histories.
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, wound care, and managing infection.
• Provide acute and chronic care according to protocol. Monitor effective therapy.
• Administer or order appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. Interpret and convey test results.
• Assist with surgical and microscopic procedures within standards of care and practice
• guidelines. Must obtain staff privileges as necessary to assist physicians.
• Strictly adhere to pre- and post-operative protocols.
• Conduct hospital rounds as necessary and required.
• Develop and implement appropriate care management plan.
• Respond to medical emergencies including CPR.
• Triage patient phone calls to facilitate patient care delivery.
• Educate patients and families in regards to therapeutic regimens, surgery and procedures, pre and post-operative care, and other relevant information.
• Demonstrate positive and effective written and verbal communication skills with patients, families and co-workers.