8774
The Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant (NP/PA) will provide comprehensive care to patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and other neurological conditions. The NP/PA will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including external stakeholders to deliver evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, facilitating optimal patient outcomes. This role involves managing acute and chronic conditions, conducting patient and family education, participating in clinical research, and developing and maintaining positive relationships with referral sources and payers (including workers compensation).
Qualifications:
- Completion of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with a focus on adult or family practice; specialization I neurology or neurotrauma preferred.
- Licensure and Certification:
- Licensed as a NP or PA with the State of California
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant with a focus on neurotrauma or critical care preferred.
- Experience in managing traumatic brain injuries and understanding of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology
- Experience and knowledge of worker's compensation rules and regulations preferred
75-85 per hour
Casa Colina is a non-profit, freestanding, community-governed organization. With incredible support from our community, we have been privileged to bring the benefits of rehabilitation to tens of thousands of people since our first patient in 1936.
We are proud of our completely renovated campus encompassing a 68-bed acute rehabilitation hospital and our state-of-the-art 31-bed medical/surgical hospital. This is a unique place is designed to provide an optimal environment for physical restoration and healing. Our facilities show our commitment to creating a Center of Excellence for medical and rehabilitative care.
In our Medical/Surgical wing, we have three fully integrated operating rooms specializing in neurosurgery, orthopedics, robotics, gynecological procedures, and genitor-urinary procedures. Our acute rehabilitation hospital patient programs are among the most intensive and progressive, allowing nurses advanced training to specialize in orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation.
Casa Colina's physician leaders and rehabilitation teams provide innovative medical and rehabilitation services to more than 10,000 people a year. This continuum of care is provided within the Medical/Surgical Hospital, Rehabilitation Hospital and Outpatient Center; nearly 20 specialty physician programs; an associated imaging center and ambulatory surgery center; a thriving long-term residential program with six locations; an adult day health care center; a transitional living center; children's services at our campus and at school sites; plus many community programs.
Our employees work in multi-disciplinary teams to provide our patients with outstanding care. Each team member is valued for the skill and knowledge they have to offer.
Casa Colina offers competitive wages and an outstanding benefits package.