Pediatric Neurology APP Lead (NP/PA)

Inova’s Pediatric Service Line is comprised of board-certified, hospital-employed physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners dedicated to the academic mission. Advanced practice providers in this section treat patients who often require life support and participate in a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians-in-training, nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, dietitians, and social workers. They collaborate with physicians from other medical and surgical specialties to ensure the best possible outcomes for critically ill patients. Patients and family representatives are invited to attend daily bedside rounds to facilitate communication, understanding, and participation in decision-making.

About Us

Inova is Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With over 26,000 team members, we deliver world-class healthcare to the communities we serve and are nationally recognized for safety, quality, and patient experience. We support our team members through best-in-class facilities and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical resource for all direct-report advanced practice providers (APPs).
• Act as a liaison between APPs, nursing, physicians, and other providers.
• Ensure appropriate scheduling and staffing, escalating needs in a timely manner.
• Provide guidance on quality and safety initiatives and promote psychological safety among APPs.
• Develop and implement process improvement plans focused on delivering quality, safe, and efficient care.
• Critically evaluate care delivery structures and plans.
• Identify educational opportunities and ensure structured delivery of training.
• Work alongside the physician director on initiatives and committees, ensuring representation in unit or practice-level committees.
• Identify opportunities for APPs to participate in research.
• Communicate needs to management and provide strategic input on solutions.
• Maintain clinical practice, primarily during night or day shifts, with rotation across weekends and nights as needed to understand shift-specific requirements.
• Allocate at least 12 hours per month of administrative/nonclinical time for tasks, projects, research, and leadership communication.

Requirements

• Certification: Basic Life Support (prior to start); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (for Critical Care) upon start; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (for Pediatrics) upon start.
• Licensure: Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License (depending on State of primary residence), license (or eligibility) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in Virginia, a "Practice Agreement" signed by a supervising physician, a written "Scope of Practice/Protocol," and a Drug Enforcement Administration License (if prescribing controlled substances).
• Experience: Prior experience required.
• Education:
  • For Nurse Practitioners: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Master’s Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post-master’s certificate program, or certificate from an education program accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American College of Nurse Midwives, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, or the National League for Nursing.
  • For Physician Assistants: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including a market-competitive base salary, performance incentive plan, and structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions starting on your first day.
• CME Support: Up to $2,500 per year for continuing medical education (CME) and up to 3 days of CME time.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per year for team members, their spouses/partners, and children, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, CME allowance, and time away.