Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/APP)-Neurocritical Care

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's UVA Health Neurocritical Care team in Charlottesville seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver high-acuity neurocritical care across the Neuro ICU and Neuro Intermediate Care Unit, with a unique dual-practice model.

You will manage and transition patient care, collaborate with neurology, neurosurgery, anesthesia, and critical care, participate in 24/7 coverage, and balance autonomy with strong clinical support. Relocation may be available.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level degree in nursing or physician assistant program; master’s degree required.
• Virginia licensure or eligibility; active board certification and licensure as applicable.
• CPR/BLS plus ACLS/PALS as required for position.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for high-acuity neurocritical patients across Neuro ICU and Neuro Intermediate Care Unit.
• Manage a diverse patient load across ICU and intermediate settings.
• Participate in 24/7 ICU coverage; nights, weekends, holidays (40 hours/week).
• Transition between high-acuity ICU and intermediate rotations with reduced night burden.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including APPs, residents, fellows, and attending physicians.
• Apply advanced clinical judgment in a fast-moving, autonomous environment.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Team-based care

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

Master's degree in nursing or physician assistant program

Job description

This role sits at the heart of high-acuity neurological care, where clinical precision and rapid decision-making directly influence patient outcomes. As part of a specialized neurocritical care team , you will help manage some of the most complex and dynamic cases in acute care medicine while advancing your expertise in a highly collaborative academic environment.

Join UVA Health’s Neurocritical Care team and contribute to a closed Neurosciences ICU delivering advanced, multidisciplinary care . This role offers a distinctive blend of high-intensity ICU practice and intermediate care, creating both clinical depth and sustainable balance for experienced and early-career APPs alike.

The Role:

This position offers a unique dual-practice model across the Neuro ICU and Neuro Intermediate Care Unit, providing continuous exposure to both high-acuity and step-down patient populations. You will manage your own patient panel while collaborating closely with neurology, neurosurgery, anesthesia, and critical care teams in a fast-paced, academically rich environment.

On a typical day, you will:

• Provide direct care to patients with intracranial hemorrhage, ischemic stroke, spinal cord injury, status epilepticus, and post-operative neurosurgical conditions

• Manage a diverse and complex patient load across ICU and intermediate care settings

• Participate in 24/7 ICU coverage , including rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays (40 hours/week)

• Transition between high-acuity ICU care and intermediate care rotations with reduced night and weekend burden during non-ICU assignments

• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team including APPs, residents, fellows, and attending physicians

• Utilize advanced clinical judgment in a fast-moving environment requiring real-time decision-making

• Engage in acaremodel that emphasizes both clinical autonomy and team-based coordination

This is an ideal opportunity for an APP who thrives in complexity, values clinical ownership, and is motivated to deepen expertise in neurocritical care.

Advanced Practice Provider Scope of Practice:

Clinical

• Provides expert evidence-based, top-of-scope care in their clinical practice

• Acts as part of a specialty team, collaborating with other clinicians as appropriate

• Provides health education to patients

• Maintainsaccurate,timely, and thorough documentation

• Ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory standards

Leadership

• Supports development of best practices and protocols in specialty

• Serves on committees and workgroups to enhance patient care

• Provides education to learners in the clinical space

• Mentors new team members

Administration

• Contributes to clinical quality improvement work

• Participates in professional governance through the APP Council

• Attends team development meetings at local and departmental levels

Professional

• Adheres to ASPIRE values in all professional interactions

• Maintainsappropriate licenses, certifications, and specialty training competencies

• Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.

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Why UVA Health:

UVA Health offers a compelling environment for APPs seeking both clinical excellence and long-term career growth within an academic medical center recognized for innovation and patient-centered care.

• Academic Medical Center Excellence Practice within a nationally recognized academic health system where interdisciplinary collaboration, research exposure, and continuous learning are embedded in daily care delivery.

• Cutting-Edge Neurocritical Care Work with advanced multimodal cerebral monitoring technologies not widely available across institutions, positioning you at the forefront of neurocritical innovation.

• Distinctive Dual-Setting Practice Model

• Combination of Neuro ICU + Intermediate Care

• Offers clinical variety and a more balanced workload compared to ICU-only roles

• Built-in flexibility with reduced nights/weekends during intermediate rotations

• Autonomy with Strong Clinical Support

• Manage your own patients with a high degree of independence

• Backed by experienced attendings, fellows, and peer APPs

• A culture that balances ownership with mentorship

• Structured Onboarding and Professional Development

• Dedicated APP mentor for onboarding

• Regular feedback cadence and individualized training progression

• Flexibility in training duration to ensure confidence and competence

• Clear pathway to becoming an advanced neurocritical care provider

• Highly Collaborative Team Environment Join a well-established, high-performing team with a wide range of experience levels, fostering mentorship, knowledge sharing, and long-term stability.

• Exposure to Complex, High-Acuity Cases Build deep clinicalexpertisemanaging patients in a closed neuro ICU with specialized neurological and neurosurgical conditions

• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville:

Charlottesville offers a rare combination of vibrant culture and everyday livability, making it especially appealing for healthcare professionals seeking balance. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides immediate access to hiking, cycling, and outdoor recreation, while also offering a thriving food scene, local wineries, and a welcoming community. With its blend of academic energy, historic charm, and manageable pace of life, Charlottesville supports both professional fulfillment and personal well-being for individuals and families alike.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.

Experience: Department and unit specific.

Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $129,323.00 - $185,265.60 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Certification and education support

• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health (https://jobs.virginia.edu/why-uva-health) is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-medical-center-6344000) rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s (https://jobs.virginia.edu/uva-childrens) is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-childrens-hospital-PA6344000) as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment (https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity). .