Neurology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Community Care Physicians; Village of Altamont (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Care Physicians is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join CapitalCare Neurology in Niskayuna, NY. This established neurology practice offers collaboration with experienced neurologists and APPs to grow expertise in outpatient neurology.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, performing exams, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with primary care providers.

Qualifications

• License and active registration as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in New York State.
• Current CPR certification.
• For Physician Assistant: NCCPA certification and ambulatory care experience.
• For Nurse Practitioner: NYSED‑acceptable NP program graduation and national certification (AANPCB or ANCC).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with neurological conditions.
• Perform comprehensive histories and neurological examinations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, and other care team members.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR.

Skills

Neurology knowledge

Clinical examination

Patient education

Care coordination

EMR documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies

Graduate from a Nurse Practitioner program acceptable to NYSED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Join Our Neurology Team

Community Care Physicians (CCP) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join CapitalCare Neurology in Niskayuna, NY. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established neurology practice and work collaboratively with experienced neurologists and APPs while developing your expertise in outpatient neurology.

Position Highlights

• Starting salary of $125,000+
• 4-day work week available
• Established physician and APP team
• Comprehensive outpatient neurology practice
• Opportunity to develop expertise in adult neurology
• On-site EMG/nerve conduction studies, EEG, and ambulatory EEG
• Located within the River Road Health Park with convenient access to laboratory, imaging, primary care, and specialty services
• Strong support from CCP's physician-led multispecialty organization

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with a variety of neurological conditions
• Perform comprehensive histories and neurological examinations
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Manage acute and chronic neurological conditions
• Order and review laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic testing
• Provide patient education and medication management
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, and other members of the care team
• Provide longitudinal follow-up and ongoing management
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record

Conditions May Include

• Headaches and migraines
• Neuropathy
• Epilepsy and seizure disorders
• Parkinson's disease and movement disorders
• Dementia
• Multiple sclerosis
• Stroke
• Concussion
• Neurologic pain disorders

• License and active registration as a physician assistant or registered nurse/nurse practitioner in New York State.
• Physician Assistant:
  • Bachelor's or equivalent degree in physician assistant studies and successful completion of physician assistant training program approved by the NYS Department of Education or accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, or a program that is determined by the Department to be the substantial equivalent of a licensure qualifying or accredited program.
  • Current certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
  • At least one year of experience as a physician assistant in ambulatory health care.
  • Current CPR certification.
• Nurse Practitioner:
  • Successful completion of and graduation from a nurse practitioner education program acceptable to NYSED.
  • Current certification as a nurse practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
  • Successful completion of pharmacology coursework acceptable to NYSED.
  • Three years of professional nursing experience in an ambulatory setting preferred.
  • At least one year of experience as a nurse practitioner in ambulatory health care.
  • Current CPR certification.