Neurology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Community Care Physicians; Wynantskill (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 while developing expertise in outpatient neurology.

The role involves evaluating and managing patients with diverse neurological conditions, performing comprehensive histories and exams, and coordinating care with the broader team.

Qualifications

• New York State license and active registration as a PA or NP.
• Current CPR certification.
• PA: Bachelor's or equivalent degree and NYSED-approved program; NCCPA certification; ambulatory experience.
• NP: Graduation from an NP program; certification by AANPCB or ANCC; pharmacology coursework; ambulatory nursing experience; CPR.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage neurological patients.
• Perform comprehensive histories and neuro examinations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Manage acute and chronic neurological conditions.
• Order and review labs, imaging, and tests.
• Educate patients and manage medications.
• Coordinate care with PCPs and specialists.
• Maintain EMR documentation and follow-up.

Skills

Neurology patient care

Clinical assessment

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Physician Assistant license NY

Nurse Practitioner license NY

Tools

EMG equipment

EEG equipment

Nerve conduction studies

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.