Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Neurology

Essential Functions

• Perform physical and neurological examination of patients who are suffering from neurological disorders.
• Order diagnostic tests such as blood tests, spinal fluid tests, and imaging tests such as MRIs.
• Diagnose conditions and disorders based on physical and cognitive exams and test results.
• Develop treatment plans and manage and adapt treatment of patients depending on progress.
• Document patient care services in a timely manner.
• Communicate treatment plans and instructions to patients.
• Communicate with nurses and other medical staff to ensure patients receive best possible care.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends in area of expertise.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Comply with federal/state/local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be professionally licensed and be in good standing with all applicable federal/state/local licensing bodies.
• Caring and compassionate when dealing with patients.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in clinical setting with neuromuscular diseases, cognitive disorders, and headache management.
• This position will be expected to maintain current knowledge of industry best practices, trends, and applicable federal and state laws regarding scope of practice.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to sit, perform data entry, and view computer screen for long periods at a time.
• Daily standing, walking, bending, and maneuvering.
• May require lifting up to 50 pounds or more to transfer and/or turn patient with and without assistive devices.

Environmental Conditions

• Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards.

Safety

• This is a safety sensitive position.

Travel

• Travel to other clinic locations may be required.

Scheduled Working Hours

• Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Fridays.
• Hours may vary based on daily patient schedule and the needs of the position, department, and clinic.
• Weekend and holiday on-call hours are expected from time to time.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• Activities, duties, and/or responsibilities may change from time to time, with or without notice.

Equipment

• Operate standard office equipment and routine medical equipment and instruments to perform the functions of this position.