Emory Healthcare APP Fellowship, Movement Disorders -Spring 2027

About the Role

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Fellow will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients with movement disorders. The Fellow must assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to develop each patient's care requirements.

Responsibilities

• Describe the pathophysiology of selected movement disorders.
• Apply evidence-based medicine in the diagnosis and ongoing provision of quality, cost-effective care for persons with selected movement disorders.
• Perform physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures.
• Diagnose medical problems, develop care plans, and prescribe treatment.
• Order, schedule, and/or perform laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures as needed.
• Collect and interpret diagnostic data to implement appropriate patient care plans.
• Prescribe drugs to treat specific illnesses and review medications and treatment modalities for clinical need, simplification, and possible adverse reactions.
• Administer injections for specific conditions, including sialorrhea.
• Detect and evaluate significant changes in patient conditions, treating as indicated with current evidence-based practice.
• Arrange for consultations with or referrals to other medical professionals or community services as needed.
• Select, administer, and interpret established rating scales to assess and monitor the clinical status of persons with selected movement disorders.
• Design and present an educational offering for persons, families, communities, or professionals focused on a specific aspect of a selected movement disorder.
• Demonstrate organizational skills in the management of a panel of persons with selected movement disorders.
• Display effective communication and presentation skills as a member of the interprofessional team.
• Define how and when the administration of botulinum toxin injections are needed, explain side effects, when to refer, and how to manage problems.
• Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of clinical trial research team members.
• Formulate, implement, and evaluate a plan for continuity of care, including liaison and coordination with community agencies and healthcare professionals.
• Perform DBS programming, intra-operative micro recording observation, and Duopa management.
• Educate patients on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, follow-up assessments/treatments, at-home medical care, medication, and related issues.
• Provide independent outpatient care in clinic in partnership with physicians and other providers.
• Document the delivery of care in individual medical records.

Core Professional Duties

• Work with manager to formulate a plan for professional development.
• Attend educational in-services as appropriate.
• Participate in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Actively participate on organizational health services committees and perform related responsibilities as required.
• Be on back-up call once a month to allow for full-scope practice as part of the training experience.
• Engage in community service and outreach, including support groups and education seminars for the public, and service to the underserved local community.

Requirements

• Graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing as a Primary Care Adult-Gerontology or Family Nurse Practitioner with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• National board certification in Nurse Practitioner specialty.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body (licenses must be obtained at least four months prior to the start of the program year on September 1).
• BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required; ACLS may be required in some areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a nurse practitioner.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting: 20-50 lbs occasionally (0-33% of the workday), 11-25 lbs frequently (34-66% of the workday), 0-10 lbs constantly (67-100% of the workday); maximum lifting of 50 lbs.
• Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional to frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting.
• Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing).
• Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Environmental Factors

Environmental exposures may include, but are not limited to:

• Blood-borne pathogen exposure.
• Bio-hazardous waste.
• Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors.
• Communicable diseases.
• Electrical shock.
• Floor surfaces.
• Hot/cold temperatures.
• Indoor/outdoor conditions.
• Latex.
• Lighting.
• Patient care/handling injuries.
• Radiation.
• Shift work.
• Travel may be required.
• Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators.