NEUROLOGY - Full Time NP/PA

Atrium Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No call

No weekends

Outpatient setting

Botox therapy exposure

Job summary

Atrium Health's neurology outpatient team seeks a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Georgia to diagnose and treat acute and chronic neurological conditions within established protocols. You will perform comprehensive evaluations, develop differential diagnoses, and implement treatment plans.

Join a collaborative, outpatient-focused practice with no on-call requirements and strong provider support, emphasizing patient education, documentation, and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Licensed NP or PA in Georgia.
• General Neurology experience preferred.
• Strong clinical and diagnostic abilities.
• Excellent patient communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat neurological conditions within nurse/physician protocols.
• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations including history and physical exams.
• Develop differential diagnoses and implement treatment plans.
• Monitor chronic conditions and assess treatment effectiveness and compliance.
• Determine follow-up care, referrals, and need for physician intervention.
• Provide preventive care and patient counseling.
• Document all patient interactions and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Prescribe medications per state regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Clinical skills

Diagnostic skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Georgia NP/PA license

Job description

• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic neurological conditions within established nurse/physician protocols
• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations including history, physical exams, and diagnostic interpretation
• Develop differential diagnoses and implement appropriate treatment plans
• Monitor chronic conditions and assess treatment effectiveness and patient compliance
• Determine appropriate follow-up care, referrals, and need for physician intervention
• Provide preventive care and patient counseling on health maintenance and disease prevention
• Ensure infection control protocols are followed and appropriately triage patients
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment plans, and self-care practices
• Tailor education to patient learning needs, abilities, and developmental levels
• Utilize educational materials and tools to reinforce learning and document outcomes

Patient Care & Clinical Assessments

• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic neurological conditions within established nurse/physician protocols
• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations including history, physical exams, and diagnostic interpretation
• Develop differential diagnoses and implement appropriate treatment plans
• Monitor chronic conditions and assess treatment effectiveness and patient compliance
• Determine appropriate follow-up care, referrals, and need for physician intervention
• Provide preventive care and patient counseling on health maintenance and disease prevention
• Ensure infection control protocols are followed and appropriately triage patients
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment plans, and self-care practices
• Tailor education to patient learning needs, abilities, and developmental levels
• Utilize educational materials and tools to reinforce learning and document outcomes

Patient Education

• Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment plans, and self-care practices
• Tailor education to patient learning needs, abilities, and developmental levels
• Utilize educational materials and tools to reinforce learning and document outcomes

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical records
• Ensure documentation supports appropriate billing and reflects the level of care provided
• Update problem lists, medication lists, and patient histories regularly
• Document all patient interactions, including follow-ups and communication with specialists

Collaboration & Team Support

• Work closely with physicians and clinical staff to ensure continuity of care
• Provide clinical guidance, training, and support to staff as needed
• Participate in improving patient flow and addressing care delivery challenges

Medication & Protocol Management

• Prescribe medications in accordance with collaborative practice agreements and state regulations
• Adhere to established drug protocols and maintain updated agreements annually

Quality, Safety & Professional Standards

• Deliver patient-centered care with respect, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Follow all safety protocols and infection control procedures
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and organizational goals
• Maintain clinical competency through continuing education and required training

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia
• Prior experience in General Neurology preferred
• Strong clinical, diagnostic, and patient communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment

Why Join Us?

• No call, no weekends, no hospital rounding
• Collaborative team with strong provider support
• Balanced patient load in an outpatient setting
• Opportunity to work with diverse neurological conditions and procedures, including Botox therapy