Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)- Neurophysiology-MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Neurophysiology Advanced Practice Provider to join their dynamic team. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care in a busy ambulatory setting, with responsibilities ranging from clinical sessions to administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's or Doctoral degree and have a strong commitment to patient-centered care. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams, innovate in patient education, and enhance continuity of care. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient experiences and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position offers a fulfilling career path.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Licensure and Certification required.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care including 24 patient-facing hours per week.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and outside facilities.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Organizational Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Education

Master's or Doctoral Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

EPIC

Electronic Medical Record Systems

Job description

Massachusetts General Hospital Neurology is hiring a Neurophysiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP). Under the supervision of the Division Chief, Director of APPs and Nursing and Collaborating Physician, the APP will work in the Neurophysiology Division of the Neurology Department, performing clinic visits (in person and televisits and working closely with other departments and divisions leading clinical continuity. The NP will take a leading role in managing patients referred to the Neurophysiology team for assessment, care and treatment. The APP will help plan, refine, and extend care activities beyond the walls of the clinic to integrate care and improve patients' experience more fully.
The position requires superb organizational skills, interpersonal skills, initiative and innovation. Must be flexible, independent, and willing to participate in multiple activities while providing support to patients by collaborating with the team. Effective communication skills and the ability to converse comfortably with patients and their caregivers are necessary. There is an opportunity for hybrid work after successful completion of orientation.
Neurophysiology APP Role:
Provides clinical care: 6 four-hour clinical sessions per week (24 patient facing hours) and has 2 four hour research sessions (8 hours of clinical research time) and 2 four hour continuity of care/administrative time (8 hours per week) to complete non patient facing work such as EPIC inbasket messages, notes, lab work etc.
May require time rounding inpatient on patients in the epilepsy monitoring unit to provide continuity of care
Collaborates with outside facilities and clinical staff for certain patients, and also to provide general information about caring for patients to other caregivers including outside hospitals, PCP's, VNA, and private help.
Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team
Explore innovative ways to disseminate patient and community education materials to enhance continuity of care.
Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment.
Maintains accurate and timely notes in the electronic medical record.
Information Systems/Technology Skills: EPIC, electronic medical record experience.
Quality Assurance: Skills to work efficiently and effectively and strive to do so in all aspects of position.
Critical Thinking/Decision Making: Ability to appropriately evaluate all aspects of a situation and to independently make appropriate and timely decisions.
Ability to coordinate among diverse populations.
Discretion and Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters discreetly and to ensure confidentiality guidelines are maintained by staff.
Safety/Compliance: Knowledge in aspects of safety applicable to position; Knowledge of and compliance with institutional, JCAHO, HIPAA, and other regulatory bodies' standards.

Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will have:

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Licensure

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Certification

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in given APP discipline

• The desire to utilize a patient-centered approach to produce the highest quality of care

• Interpersonal/communication: Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication, and public speaking skills; Good command of English language, including medical and scientific terminology.

Working Conditions:

• Busy ambulatory practice setting.

• Normal office conditions

• Potential clinical exposure within the routine provision of patient care

• Periods of walking, standing and sitting. Ability to assist and ambulate patients when needed.

• Normal business hours: Monday - Friday, daytime hours

Location:

Boston

Waltham

Travel required for clinic and requires ability to work in multiple locations. Valid MA driver's license needed.

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.