NEUROLOGY - Full Time NP/PA
About The Position
This full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) role in Neurology offers a Monday-Friday schedule (8:00 AM-5:00 PM) with no weekends, hospital rounding, or after-hours call. The position is based in an outpatient setting with a balanced patient load, allowing for work with diverse neurological conditions and procedures, including Botox therapy. The role involves diagnosing and treating acute and chronic neurological conditions, performing comprehensive patient evaluations, developing treatment plans, providing patient education, and maintaining accurate medical records. Collaboration with physicians and clinical staff is essential for ensuring continuity of care and improving care delivery. The role also includes prescribing medications in accordance with regulations and adhering to established drug protocols. Quality, safety, and professional standards are paramount, with participation in quality improvement initiatives and maintaining clinical competency through continuing education.
Requirements
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia
- Prior experience in General Neurology preferred
- Strong clinical, diagnostic, and patient communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Botox therapy
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic neurological conditions within established nurse/physician protocols
- Perform comprehensive patient evaluations including history, physical exams, and diagnostic interpretation
- Develop differential diagnoses and implement appropriate treatment plans
- Monitor chronic conditions and assess treatment effectiveness and patient compliance
- Determine appropriate follow-up care, referrals, and need for physician intervention
- Provide preventive care and patient counseling on health maintenance and disease prevention
- Ensure infection control protocols are followed and appropriately triage patients
- Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment plans, and self-care practices
- Tailor education to patient learning needs, abilities, and developmental levels
- Utilize educational materials and tools to reinforce learning and document outcomes
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical records
- Ensure documentation supports appropriate billing and reflects the level of care provided
- Update problem lists, medication lists, and patient histories regularly
- Document all patient interactions, including follow-ups and communication with specialists
- Work closely with physicians and clinical staff to ensure continuity of care
- Provide clinical guidance, training, and support to staff as needed
- Participate in improving patient flow and addressing care delivery challenges
- Prescribe medications in accordance with collaborative practice agreements and state regulations
- Adhere to established drug protocols and maintain updated agreements annually
- Deliver patient-centered care with respect, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Follow all safety protocols and infection control procedures
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and organizational goals
- Maintain clinical competency through continuing education and required training
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
