Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Memory Care)
About The Position
We are seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the M Physician’s Memory Care team. This is an outpatient role and will be practiced at the M Physician’s St. Louis Park location. The role involves conducting comprehensive cognitive assessments, developing and adjusting individualized care plans, providing education and counseling to patients and caregivers, responding to urgent neurological issues, and participating in interdisciplinary case conferences and quality improvement initiatives. Ongoing collaboration with the care team, patients, and families is essential.
Requirements
- A qualified candidate will be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal Nurse Practitioner training program or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Have a current MN RN license and be approved or eligible by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges or a current PA license with prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Medical Practice.
- Be certified through ANA / AANC or eligible for ANA/AANC national exam or through the NCCPA and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.
Nice To Haves
- 3 years as an advanced practice provider experience in a neurologic care setting is preferred.
- New graduates with an interest in neurology are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive cognitive assessments, including history-taking, neurological exams, and validated screening tools.
- Develop and adjust individualized care plans in collaboration with your Memory Care neurologists and others on the treatment team.
- Provide education and counseling to patients and caregivers on disease progression, treatment options, and community resources.
- Respond to urgent or emergent neurological issues related to prescribed treatments, such as anti-amyloid therapies, to evaluate and triage next steps.
- Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and contribute to quality improvement initiatives in memory care.
- Ongoing collaboration with all members of our care team, patients and families.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including a vision discount plan.
- Substantial 401K employer contribution
- Generous flexible time off
- Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
- Allowance for CE, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
- Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance.
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
