About The Position
The Center for Neurological Restoration is seeking a nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) with Adult or Family Certification. The role provides comprehensive care for patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders in an outpatient clinic setting. The APP evaluates and manages patients, screens and assesses candidates for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HiFU), and coordinates surgical care. The position also involves working in the operating room with neurosurgeons, setting up head frames, and educating patients about their surgery or procedure. The APP practices in collaboration with the healthcare team and emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. The role also supports knowledge dissemination through instruction, leadership, and educational programs. New graduates are encouraged to apply, particularly those with strong surgical training and multiple surgical rotations. Scheduling options include four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts per week. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with possible occasional Saturday clinic coverage and/or evening clinic hours. No holidays or call responsibilities are anticipated.
Requirements
- For NP/APRN applicants: graduate of an accredited APRN program; MSN required upon hire or within three years of hire for the specified external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role.
- For PA applicants: graduate of an A.R.C.-approved Physician Assistant program; master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or a higher degree from a program recognized by the practicing state’s Licensing Board.
- Oral and written communication skills in English.
- NP applicants must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner and as an RN in applicable states, and hold national Nurse Practitioner certification from an organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing.
- NP applicants must have BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required based on work setting.
- NP applicants must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with applicable State Board of Nursing requirements.
- PA applicants must hold certification through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by the practicing state’s Licensing Board, and a license to practice and prescribe issued by that board.
- PA applicants must have a current DEA license or DEA designee as required by NCQA and BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. ACLS, PALS, NRP, or ATLS may be required based on work setting.
- PA applicants must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum to that agreement.
- Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated competency in advanced assessment and diagnosis.
- Ability to use an electronic medical record.
- High standard of moral and ethical behavior, compassion, professionalism, and commitment to excellent patient care.
- Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
Nice To Haves
- Related clinical experience is preferred.
- New graduates are encouraged to apply, particularly those with strong surgical training and multiple surgical rotations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct medical histories and physical examinations where indicated; order appropriate laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic tests; review results; and develop working diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Perform and interpret routine laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other diagnostic procedures within credentialing and privileges.
- Perform routine and specialized procedures within credentialing and privileges.
- Prescribe and monitor medications as permitted by license, applicable state requirements, and Cleveland Clinic policies.
- Educate patients about diseases, treatments, and related medication and treatment side effects and hazards.
- Participate in medical team rounds and collaborate regularly with nursing, medical, and other healthcare team members to support quality patient care.
- Refer patients to specialists for consultation or specialized health resources and treatment as appropriate.
- Support continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patients and the multidisciplinary care team or other specialty areas.
- Review records and treatment plans periodically to monitor patient outcomes and quality of care.
- Facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
- Support professional development of the healthcare team.
- Promote translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
- May conduct research studies and assist with data collection and analysis.
- May serve as a clinical preceptor for students and onboard new caregivers.
- Evaluate and manage patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders in an outpatient clinic.
- Screen and assess candidates for DBS and HiFU procedures and coordinate surgical care.
- Work in the operating room with neurosurgeons, set up head frames, and interact with and educate patients about surgery or procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
