Memory Care Advance Practice Provider

The NeuroMedical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Voluntary life, dependent life, and短期障

Job summary

The NeuroMedical Center in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join our Neurology Department. The role focuses on comprehensive primary care for adults, including new and established visits, cognitive assessments, and care planning in a neuroscience setting.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of dementia-sensitive primary care experience, hold an accredited NP or PA program, and are Louisiana-licensed with BLS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of dementia-sensitive primary care experience.
• Licensed as appropriate in Louisiana.
• American Heart Association BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients.
• Accurately and timely documents patient care in the medical record.
• Conducts patient interviews and documents medical, psychosocial, and health histories.
• Collaborates with physicians in diagnosing medical conditions, developing care plans, and determining treatments.
• Provides patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and ongoing care needs.
• Coordinates with physicians and other healthcare team members to support continuity and quality of patient care.

Skills

Dementia-sensitive primary care

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Job description

Description

The NeuroMedical Center is currently seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Neurology Department!

As Louisiana’s leading neuroscience center, The NeuroMedical Center offers the opportunity to work closely with Neuroradiologists, Neurosurgeons, Neurologists, and a highly skilled clinical team focused on diagnosing and treating neurological conditions.

The APP will provide comprehensive primary care services, including new and established patient visits, cognitive assessments and care planning, annual wellness visits, and other appropriate clinical services. Prior experience providing care to older adults or individuals living with dementia is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients.
• Accurately and timely documents patient care in the medical record.
• Conducts patient interviews and obtains and documents medical, psychosocial, and health histories, including current conditions and potential health concerns.
• Collaborates with physicians in diagnosing medical conditions, developing individualized care plans, and determining appropriate treatment.
• Provides patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and ongoing care needs.
• Coordinates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to support continuity and quality of patient care.

Requirements

• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience providing dementia sensitive primary care.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed as appropriate in the state of Louisiana.
• American Heart Association BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required.

Why join us?

At The NeuroMedical Center, you’ll find a supportive work environment, outstanding benefits, and the opportunity to gain valuable experience in advanced brain and spine imaging.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary life, dependent life, and short-term disability coverage
• Accident and cancer insurance options
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance

Team members become eligible to participate in our retirement plan after one year of service. You’ll also enjoy paid time off that grows with your tenure.

Join a team where your expertise contributes to advanced neurological care and makes a real impact every day.