Advanced Practice Provider – Inpatient Neurology

The Guthrie Clinic; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid time off

CME time and allowance

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

The Guthrie Clinic seeks an Inpatient Neurology Advanced Practice Provider for Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. This role involves providing high-quality neurology care in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include daily inpatient rounding, new consult evaluations, and coordination of diagnostic testing. A competitive compensation package is offered, including comprehensive insurance and CME support.

Join a dedicated team in a supportive transition into the practice!

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant qualification required.
• Inpatient neurology or critical care experience preferred.
• Strong team-oriented approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Daily inpatient rounding.
• Coordination of diagnostic testing and imaging.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Inpatient neurology experience

Strong clinical judgment

Communication skills

Collaborative team approach

Education

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care NP)

Eligible for Pennsylvania licensure

Job description

Robert Packer Hospital | Sayre, PA – Practice at the top of your license as an Inpatient Neurology Advanced Practice Provider at Robert Packer Hospital, Guthrie’s flagship academic medical center.

This role supports a growing neurology service within a collaborative, physician‑led, integrated health system serving communities across northern Pennsylvania and upstate New York.

Highlights of the Position

Inpatient‑focused Neurology APP role based at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. The APP will work alongside neurohospitalists, general neurologists, and multidisciplinary hospital teams to deliver high‑quality, timely neurologic care. The position is designed to strengthen inpatient consult coverage, support stroke and general neurology services, and improve access across the system by optimizing APP deployment.

Position Responsibilities

• Daily inpatient rounding
• New consult evaluations
• Coordination of diagnostic testing and imaging
• Treatment and care planning
• Discharge planning in collaboration with attending neurologists, hospitalists, nursing, therapy, and care management teams
• Comprehensive neurologic assessments and documentation in the electronic medical record
• Patient and family education
• Participation in quality and safety initiatives
• Procedural responsibilities such as lumbar puncture and other neurology‑related procedures consistent with training, experience, credentialing, and privileging at Robert Packer Hospital

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

• Acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
• Seizure disorders and epilepsy
• Encephalopathy and altered mental status
• Migraine and headache disorders
• Neuromuscular and general neurologic conditions

Role is primarily consult‑based and inpatient, with no routine outpatient clinic sessions.

Schedule & Coverage Model

Inpatient hospital‑based schedule with weekday coverage and shared weekend or holiday rotation based on service needs. No overnight call unless defined by the Neurology coverage model at Robert Packer Hospital.

Candidate Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care NP strongly preferred) or Physician Assistant
• Eligible for Pennsylvania licensure and national certification
• Inpatient neurology, neurohospitalist, critical care, or hospital medicine experience strongly preferred
• New graduates with strong inpatient or neuro‑focused training will be considered
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a collaborative, team‑based approach to care

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits

Competitive compensation package including base salary with incentive opportunity, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, retirement savings plans with employer contribution, paid time off, and CME time and allowance. Licensure, DEA, and certification fees are reimbursed.

Career Development

Structured APP onboarding, neurology‑specific mentorship, and ongoing CME support. APPs are encouraged to participate in quality improvement initiatives, education, and service‑line development within Guthrie’s integrated neuroscience program.

Supportive Transition

Dedicated credentialing and onboarding support, established neurology leadership, and close collaboration with inpatient physician teams at Robert Packer Hospital ensure a smooth and well‑supported transition into practice.