Neurology Inpatient Hospitalist — Advanced Practitioner

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Duke University Hospital Neurology team as an Advanced Practice Provider and gain experience across multiple inpatient neurology subspecialties. This role offers the opportunity to cross-train across Neurology Consults, General Neurology, and the Epilepsy Management Unit, developing a broad clinical skill set while working alongside experienced neurologists, APPs, residents, and fellows.

The APP provides comprehensive inpatient care, including patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment

Qualifications

• ARC-PA accredited PA program required; Master's or Doctoral degree preferred.
• AGACNP program required; Master's or Doctoral degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient neurologic care across General Neurology, Neurology Consults, and Epilepsy services.
• Obtain histories, perform physical examinations, assess changes in clinical status, and develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the neurology team.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies, prescribe medications, and perform procedures within established scope of practice and credentialing.
• Collaborate with neurologists, residents, fellows, nurses, care managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and facilitate transitions of care.
• Recognize and respond to clinical deterioration, initiating appropriate interventions and escalating care when needed.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare team members regarding neurologic conditions, treatment plans, and care needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and communicate pertinent patient information to the care team.
• Participate in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, clinical research, and initiatives that advance the delivery of neurologic care.

Education

PA program ARC-PA accredited

AGACNP program (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)

Job description

Join the Duke University Hospital Neurology team as an Advanced Practice Provider and gain experience across multiple inpatient neurology subspecialties. This role offers the opportunity to cross-train across Neurology Consults, General Neurology, and the Epilepsy Management Unit, developing a broad clinical skill set while working alongside experienced neurologists, APPs, residents, and fellows.

The APP provides comprehensive inpatient care, including patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment