Surgical Nurse Practitioner

Location: Dallas, Texas. Employment Type: Full‑Time / Direct Hire.

Compensation

$160,000‑$190,000 per year, depending on experience.

Specialty

Surgical / Neurosurgery / Orthopedic Spine – focused on the care and treatment of patients with Tarlov cysts.

Work Setting

Operating Room, Outpatient Clinic, and Post‑Operative Patient Care.

Patient Population

Patients undergoing surgical treatment and follow‑up related to Tarlov cysts, including pre‑operative, post‑operative, and ongoing clinical management.

Responsibilities

Pre‑Operative & Surgical Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive patient health histories and document current physical conditions.
• Conduct pre‑operative planning by reviewing patient charts.
• Verify that appropriate time is allocated for each scheduled surgical case.
• Ensure all necessary surgical resources are available prior to procedures.
• Coordinate with case representatives and ensure appropriate staff are scheduled.
• Verify appropriate surgical equipment is available and confirm cases are scheduled correctly.
• Review required labs, diagnostic tests, and medical clearances prior to surgery.
• Assist the surgeon during OR procedures, including work with micro‑instrumentation and under a microscope as required.

Post‑Operative & Patient Care Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient transitions between healthcare settings (hospital admission, pre‑op, transfer, recovery, discharge).
• Round on post‑surgical patients during the week and, when requested, on weekends.
• Manage a relatively small post‑operative patient population.
• Follow up with patients after Tarlov cyst surgery to assess medical status.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑operative patient follow‑up and counsel patients regarding treatment plans.
• Assist patients with accessing appropriate community resources when needed.
• Monitor all aspects of patient care.

Clinic Responsibilities

• Assist the physician during outpatient clinic days.
• Participate in in‑person patient consultations and post‑operative follow‑up visits.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments; prepare equipment and assist the physician during examinations.
• Provide phone consultations, respond to patient calls, and triage patients telephonically.
• Consult with the physician when additional clinical direction is needed.

Diagnostic & Clinical Responsibilities

• Order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests as appropriate; review and track MRI, CT, and X‑ray results.
• Contact patients regarding diagnostic imaging results and assist with monitoring and reviewing diagnostic testing.
• Analyze patient histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Diagnose and treat acute healthcare conditions such as illnesses, infections, and injuries.
• Modify treatment plans based on patient response and clinical condition; recommend appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Educate patients regarding self‑management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records, treatment plans, and prognoses.

Requirements

• NP or PA qualification appropriate for the role.
• Texas medical license required.
• Minimum 3 years of Surgical Assistant experience.
• Neurosurgery and/or Orthopedic Spine experience required.
• Experience with micro‑instrumentation and performing surgical work under a microscope.
• Experience with MRI imaging interpretation/review.
• Strong pre‑operative and post‑operative patient care experience.
• Strong communication and patient management skills.
• Ability to work closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Ability to participate in an after‑hours telephone call rotation.
• For Nurse Practitioners: OR certification such as RNFA or CNOR is required.

Benefits

• 100% coverage of healthcare premiums for employee only.
• Performance bonuses.
• Potential additional compensation associated with other agreed‑upon responsibilities.

Schedule

• Monday‑Friday.
• Surgery: 1‑2 days per week.
• Office/clinic responsibilities: Remaining weekdays (in‑person patient consultations, post‑operative visits, phone consultations).
• After‑hours telephone call rotation (frequency not specified).

Practice Highlights

• Specialized practice focused on Tarlov cyst patients.
• Direct collaboration with the surgeon.
• Combination of OR and outpatient clinical responsibilities.
• Opportunity to participate throughout the full surgical care continuum.
• Small post‑operative patient population with a patient‑centered approach.
• Focus on individualized care, advocacy, and patient education.
• Specialized neurosurgery/orthopedic spine environment.
• Surgical experience involving microsurgical techniques and micro‑instrumentation.

Company Description

The practice is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care, with a strong focus on patient health and individualized treatment. The organization emphasizes patient advocacy, education, and personalized care while supporting patients throughout their recovery journey. It specifically serves the Tarlov cyst community and aims to provide comprehensive clinical support before and after surgery.