Neurology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Community Care Physicians • Town of Niskayuna, NY

2d • $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Care Physicians (CCP) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join CapitalCare Neurology in Niskayuna, NY. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established neurology practice and work collaboratively with experienced neurologists and APPs while developing your expertise in outpatient neurology.

Requirements

• License and active registration as a physician assistant or registered nurse/nurse practitioner in New York State.
• Physician Assistant: Bachelor's or equivalent degree in physician assistant studies and successful completion of physician assistant training program approved by the NYS Department of Education or accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, or a program that is determined by the Department to be the substantial equivalent of a licensure qualifying or accredited program.
• Physician Assistant: Current certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Physician Assistant: At least one year of experience as a physician assistant in ambulatory health care.
• Physician Assistant: Current CPR certification.
• Nurse Practitioner: Successful completion of and graduation from a nurse practitioner education program acceptable to NYSED.
• Nurse Practitioner: Current certification as a nurse practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Nurse Practitioner: Successful completion of pharmacology coursework acceptable to NYSED.
• Nurse Practitioner: At least one year of experience as a nurse practitioner in ambulatory health care.
• Nurse Practitioner: Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of professional nursing experience in an ambulatory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with a variety of neurological conditions
• Perform comprehensive histories and neurological examinations
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Manage acute and chronic neurological conditions
• Order and review laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic testing
• Provide patient education and medication management
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, and other members of the care team
• Provide longitudinal follow-up and ongoing management
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record

Benefits

• 4-day work week available
• Comprehensive outpatient neurology practice
• Opportunity to develop expertise in adult neurology
• On-site EMG/nerve conduction studies, EEG, and ambulatory EEG
• Located within the River Road Health Park with convenient access to laboratory, imaging, primary care, and specialty services
• Strong support from CCP's physician-led multispecialty organization

What This Job Offers

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