Spine Neurosurgery APP - Louisville, KY

NORTON NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE is seeking an advanced practice provider with neurosurgery practice experience or a strong interest in neurosurgery to work at our downtown practice.

The selected candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to build a neurosurgical practice that suits their experience and passion.

As a regional leader for neurosurgical care, Norton Neuroscience Institute provides care for more than 100,000 patients each year, including more than 15,000 unique neurosurgical patients at three primary practice locations and an additional eight satellite locations. 

The neurosurgery team has subspecialized focuses including complex spine, endovascular/cerebrovascular, neurosurgical oncology, cranial neurosurgery, neurosurgery and functional neurosurgery.  Norton is at the forefront of these emerging technologies, making them available for the first time to patients in Louisville and Southern Indiana.

The candidate will have the opportunity to work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team and use these advanced technologies. Norton utilizes Medtronic’s O-arm O2 Imaging System and StealthStation S8 Surgical Navigation System, Brainlab software and devices, Airo Mobile Intraoperative CT and the Mazor X Robotic Guidance System.

Additionally, Norton Neuroscience Institute leads a system of stroke care, including the DNV Healthcare Inc. certified Norton Brownsboro Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Norton Children’s Hospital Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, named a Level 4 center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers.

PRACTICING MULTIDISCIPLINARY SPINE CARE

Norton Leatherman Spine is a combined team of neurosurgeons from Norton Neuroscience Institute, orthopedic spine surgeons from Norton Orthopedic Institute, and pain management specialists who provide care for adults and children from Kentucky and Southern Indiana, as well as from across the region, nation and world. Together with Norton Pain Management Associates and Norton Neurosciences & Spine Rehabilitation Center, Norton Leatherman Spine is able to offer a comprehensive array of nonsurgical and surgical treatment options.

The Norton Leatherman Spine team performs more than 4,000 spine operations a year using a team approach to the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of spine conditions at more than 20 regional locations. Internationally recognized leaders in clinical research, our specialists are engaged in the latest surgical developments and have served in senior positions in the Scoliosis Research Society, the most prestigious organization for scoliosis surgeons around the world, and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the largest neurosurgical organization in the United States. Norton Leatherman Spine is a DNV Healthcare Orthopaedic Center of Excellence for providing the highest level of spine care.

ABOUT THE POSITION

• Subspecialty opportunities with major focus in complex spine 
• Work in a variety of settings including: OR, inpatient hospital rounding, and clinic
• Call duty, typically one evening per week and one weekend out of 10, from home (subject to change to align with staffing needs)
• Access to 15 neurosurgeons through Norton Neuroscience Institute, including specialists in spine, endovascular/cerebrovascular, and functional neurosurgery
• Opportunity to participate in the annual Neuroscience Symposium, as well as other continuing medical education events
• Weekly neuroscience clinical conference with neurosurgery and neurology providers
• Research opportunities and support available through Norton Healthcare Research Office
• Competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:
  • Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage medical malpractice and tail coverage provided
  • Competitive sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Dedicated funds for continuing medical education and dues

NORTON NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE is a collaborative team of more than 130 subspecialized neuroscience providers, including:

• 15 neurosurgeons
• 6 neuropsychologists
• 7 LCSWs
• More than 55 advanced practice providers
• 60 neurologists subspecialty-trained in:
  • Memory care
  • Stroke
  • Epilepsy
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Movement disorders
  • Headache medicine
  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Sports concussion
  • Neurocritical Care
  • Neuro-oncology
  • Pediatric neurology

PROVIDER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Norton Provider Leadership Academy
• Leadership councils
• Clinical research support
• Chronic disease task forces
• Operational and electronic health record efficiency improvement
• Provider well-being program
• Community education
• Clinical quality initiative

WHY NORTON HEALTHCARE FOR YOUR CAREER?

• Market share leader in the region
• Strong support network of advanced practice providers, nurse navigators, educators and social workers
• Continued investment in technology and physical spaces for improved patient care environments
• Since 2018, five of Louisville hospitals and Norton Cancer Institute designated as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
• Named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers for 2025
• Named to Fortune’s 2025 list of America’s Most Innovative Companies
• Named among the nation’s top workplaces for disability inclusion in the Disability Equality Index for 2022 through 2024
• Job Responsibilities: The Advance Practice Provider provides healthcare to patients with an emphasis on disease prevention, health promotion, health maintenance and supportive care. This includes, but is not limited to, diagnosing, prescribing treatment, managing/evaluating patient care and functioning as an educator, healthcare resource, interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate.

Required:

• Bachelor Degree
• One of: APRN, PA or PAC

Desired:

• Two years clinical experience
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse OR Physician Assistant (State) OR Physician Assistant Certification (National)