Epilepsy Neurology NP/PA: EMU & Outpatient Lead

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in North Carolina is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Neurology team at Wake Forest Baptist Epilepsy Program. You will rotate between the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and outpatient clinics, performing comprehensive neurologic assessments and coordinating patient care.

The role supports epilepsy surgery pathways, educates patients and families, and collaborates with neurology and neurosurgery teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current NP or PA licensure in North Carolina (or eligibility).
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including neurologic evaluations.
• Diagnose and manage epilepsy and seizure disorders in collaboration with neurology and neurosurgery teams.
• Order, interpret, and manage diagnostic testing (EEG, imaging, labs).
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management.
• Provide care in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and outpatient clinics.
• Support intake clinics to improve referral access and reduce wait times.
• Assist in evaluation and preparation of patients for epilepsy surgery.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, and self-management.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary, team-based care environment.
• Flexibility to perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Neurology knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of NP or PA program

Job description

Advocate Health in North Carolina is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Neurology team at Wake Forest Baptist Epilepsy Program. You will rotate between the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and outpatient clinics, performing comprehensive neurologic assessments and coordinating patient care.

The role supports epilepsy surgery pathways, educates patients and families, and collaborates with neurology and neurosurgery teams in a fast-paced environment.