Physician Assistant - Epilepsy | Full-Time, Days (Brooklyn Campus)
About The Position
Epilepsy Physician Assistant NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Join a top-tier academic medical center that has been caring for Brooklyn and the surrounding communities for more than 135 years. At NewYork‑Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Physician Assistants are valued members of an interdisciplinary team—respected collaborators who deliver compassionate, expert care while upholding our commitment to Putting Patients First. Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Epilepsy Program delivering specialized care to patients with seizure disorders across inpatient and outpatient settings. This role partners closely with epileptologists to provide high-quality, evidence-based care, improve patient outcomes, and enhance operational efficiency within a multidisciplinary neurology team.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive neurological evaluations including detailed seizure histories
- Conduct physical and neurological examinations
- Diagnose and manage epilepsy and seizure disorders under physician supervision
- Develop and implement treatment plans including anti-seizure medication management, under physician supervision
- Monitor therapeutic response and medication side effects
- Provide acute management of breakthrough seizures and status epilepticus under physician supervision.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in the EMR
- Conduct new and follow-up epilepsy clinic visits, under physician supervision
- Provide patient and family education on seizure safety, triggers, and medication adherence
- Adjust medications based on clinical response and diagnostic findings
- Coordinate referrals for: Neuropsychological testing Imaging (MRI,PET)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
