Neuro NP/PA: Stroke & Headache Specialist

HAHHH; Worcester, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with experience in stroke and headache care to join our multidisciplinary neurology and cerebrovascular team.

The Advanced Practice Provider will perform comprehensive neurological evaluations and manage patients with acute and chronic cerebrovascular conditions as well as headache disorders, with emphasis on education and prevention strategies.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in neurology, stroke care or headache medicine.
• 3-5 years of advanced practice clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide education regarding medication adherence and stroke prevention.
• Provide patient education on headache triggers, prevention strategies, and long-term management.
• Provide patient and family education regarding stroke recovery and prevention, headache management, and risk factor modification.
• Engage in continuing education and professional development in stroke, cerebrovascular medicine, and headache management.

Skills

Stroke care

Headache medicine

Neurology

Education

Education

APN/PA certification

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with experience in stroke and headache care to join our multidisciplinary neurology and cerebrovascular team.

The Advanced Practice Provider will perform comprehensive neurological evaluations and manage patients with acute and chronic cerebrovascular conditions as well as headache disorders, with emphasis on education and prevention strategies.