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sThe Spine Institute of Louisiana is seeking either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to add to its team of clinical professionals. 
The mid-level providers at the Spine Institute of Louisiana act as an extension of the physician, working side by side with them in both the clinic and surgery settings.

Responsibilities include:

First assist (neurosurgery & spine cases)

• Hospital rounds
• Initial evaluations
• injections
• Pre-op and Post-op H&P’s
• Prescriptions
• Coordinate with Physical Therapist and ATC’s
• Ordering tests and evaluate X-Ray, CT scan and MRI
• Seeing Patients in Clinic and Ultimately Running a Clinic Independent of Physician

The position averages 45 hours per week with minimal weekends and  evenings. Call is 1/8. Successful candidate should be AANP or NCCPA-certified/eligible.  New graduates are welcomed to apply. Nurse Practitioner candidates need to have completed the RNFA credential or have surgical experience as a first assist prior to August 2014. The location is in Shreveport, Louisiana, a southern city with magnet programs in the public schools as well as 3 magnet elementary schools, a magnet middle school and high school, several universities local or nearby (LSU-S, Centenary College, Louisiana Tech, Grambling, and ULN), a metro airport, affordable housing, wide variety of outdoor activities, culture and cuisine, and a very reasonable cost of living.  

Compensation:  Very competitive.  Additionally, there is an excellent full benefits package provided which includes a 401K plan, medical, dental & vision insurance and a profit sharing plan.  Relocation package is offered.      

Interested applicants please contact Jenny Huggins, Administrator via email [email protected] or fax to 318.629.5556.

Part-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

The Spine Institute of Louisiana is seeking a Part-Time Mid-Level Provider – either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to add to its team of clinical professionals.

The mid-level providers at the Spine Institute of Louisiana work side by side with the physicians in both the clinic and surgery settings.  Responsibilities include:

• First assist (neurosurgery & spine cases)
• Hospital rounds
• Initial evaluations
• Injections
• Pre-op and Post-op H&P’s
• Prescriptions
• Coordinate with Physical Therapists, Home Health, etc.
• Ordering tests and evaluating X-Ray, CT scan, and MRI
• Seeing Patients in Clinic and Ultimately Running a Clinic Independent of Physician

The position averages 24-30 hours per week with minimal weekends and evenings. Call is 1/9. The successful candidate should be AANP or NCCPA-certified/eligible.  New graduates are welcome to apply.  NPs/CFNPs without prior surgery experience must have completed the RNFA credential.

The location is in Shreveport, Louisiana, a southern city with magnet programs in the public schools as well as 3 magnet elementary schools, a magnet middle school, and high school, several universities local or nearby (LSU-S, Centenary College, Louisiana Tech, Grambling, and ULN), a metro airport, affordable housing, a wide variety of outdoor activities, culture and cuisine, and a very reasonable cost of living.

Compensation:  Very competitive.  Additionally, there is an excellent full benefits package provided which includes a 401K plan, medical, dental & vision insurance, and a profit-sharing plan.  A relocation package is offered.

Interested applicants please contact Jenny Huggins, Administrator, via email [email protected] or fax to 318.629.5556.