Neurology APP (NP/PA)

Inova • Fairfax, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Inova is seeking a dedicated Neurology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join their team. This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. Inova Neuroscience is a leading center for the diagnosis, treatment, and research of complex neurological conditions. They offer comprehensive care for various neurological disorders including stroke, epilepsy, neuroimmunologic disease, movement disorders, neuromuscular disease, neurotrauma, and neuro-oncology. The APP will collaborate with attending neurologists, consulting services, nursing staff, therapists, and care management teams to deliver high-quality care to hospitalized patients with a wide range of acute and complex neurological conditions. This position is part of a multidisciplinary neuroscience team at a regional referral center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. Inova is recognized nationally for excellence in safety, quality, patient experience, and workforce culture, and is a leading healthcare employer both regionally and nationally.

Requirements

• Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR certificate from an education program that is accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American College of Nurse Midwives, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing. For physician Assistants, graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• No experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start
• Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License (depending on State of primary residence) AND a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia AND a "Practice Agreement" signed by sponsoring/ supervising physician(s), AND a written "Scope of Practice/Protocol" signed by the supervising physician, AND "Drug Enforcement Administration License" (if prescribing controlled substances)
• Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors
• Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
• Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year of experience in Neurology

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for patients admitted to the general neurology service and participate in neurology consultation services in collaboration with supervising neurologists
• Perform comprehensive neurological assessments, develop differential diagnoses, formulate management plans, and assist with coordination of diagnostic evaluation and treatment
• Participate in the management of patients with acute neurological conditions including stroke, seizure disorders, encephalopathy, headache syndromes, movement disorders, neuromuscular disease, and neurodegenerative conditions
• Interpret and synthesize clinical data including neuroimaging, EEG findings, laboratory studies, and consultant recommendations to support clinical decision-making
• Collaborate closely with neurologists, hospitalists, intensivists, neurosurgery teams, nursing staff, therapists, and case management teams to support coordinated patient care and safe transitions of care
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, patient/family discussions, and quality or operational initiatives as appropriate
• Document clinical encounters accurately and efficiently within the electronic medical record
• Maintain ongoing professional development and engagement in evidence-based neurological practice

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• robust team member wellness program
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
• up to $10,000 for student loans
• 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• flexible work schedules
• Sign-on bonus
• relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level