APN General Neurology

OSF HealthCare•Peoria, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

OSF HealthCare Neuroscience Institute in Peoria, Illinois, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join a collaborative, team-oriented group of APPs and Neurologists. This role focuses on providing comprehensive care to the general neurology population in an outpatient setting. The practice is part of a comprehensive neuroscience program with a strong commitment to the education, training, and mentorship of Advanced Practice Providers, offering structured onboarding, specialty support, and opportunities for professional growth. The APP will function as an integral member of the neurology care team, managing a broad spectrum of neurological conditions.

Requirements

Licensed to provide Advanced Practice Nurse Services or Physician Assistant Services
Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and State of Illinois for prescribing of narcotics

Responsibilities

Obtain detailed medical histories
Perform neurological and physical examinations
Conduct comprehensive assessments
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies
Formulate differential diagnoses and diagnostic impressions
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans
Monitor response to therapies and adjust care accordingly
Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments
Coordinate consultations and referrals
Provide patient and family counseling and education
Document care in accordance with regulatory and quality standards
Perform comprehensive neurological assessments, identify red-flag symptoms, initiate appropriate diagnostic workups, and collaborate with neurologists for complex presentations.
Order and interpret diagnostic studies, reconcile results, coordinate specialty referrals, and ensure seamless transitions across services.
Initiate, titrate, and monitor neurological therapies. Manage side effects, provide patient education, and promote adherence to treatment plans.
Address pain, fatigue, cognitive concerns, mood symptoms, functional limitations, and quality-of-life needs through multidisciplinary collaboration.
Independently manage follow-up visits for stable general neurology patients, support urgent access needs, assist with quality and clinical initiatives, and actively participate in team-based clinic operations.
Provide disease education, lifestyle counseling, and safety guidance. Support care transitions, including referrals to therapy services, community resources, and specialty programs as indicated.