Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Epilepsy

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,200 - 269,851; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

Parental leave

Educational leave

CME expenses

90% reduced tuition for faculty and dependents

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant specializing in epilepsy. This role involves outpatient and inpatient care under the supervision of the Division Chief of Epilepsy. Responsibilities include obtaining medical histories, prescribing medication, and coordinating care.

The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree for NP or a bachelor's for PA, and a current valid license. Competitive salary ranges from $80,200 to $269,851.

Qualifications

• Qualified Nurse Practitioner (NP) with a valid RN-NP license in Massachusetts and APRN authorization.
• Qualified Physician Assistant (PA-C) with a bachelor’s degree and completion of an accredited program.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical history and conduct physical examinations.
• Order and interpret tests and formulate treatment plans.
• Prescribe medication within scope of practice.
• Maintain communication with healthcare teams.

Skills

Expert clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Physical ability

Command of English

Education

Master’s degree in nursing or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field for PA

Job description

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Epilepsy

Join Boston Medical Center to provide outpatient and inpatient care for epilepsy patients under the supervision of the Division Chief of Epilepsy.

Responsibilities

• Obtain complete medical history and perform physical examinations.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests and imaging studies.
• Formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, and evaluate outcomes.
• Set priorities for efficient management of patient care.
• Perform physical examinations within prescribed guidelines.
• Record pertinent findings in the medical record.
• Maintain interdisciplinary communication with healthcare team and other departments.
• Provide consultative services in inpatient settings and assist with patient coordination.
• Prescribe and dispense medication within scope of practice.
• Assist attending physicians as needed within applicable laws and hospital regulations.

Qualifications

• Expert clinical judgment and ability to be self‑directive.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem‑solving, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Organizational skills to set priorities efficiently.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for team, patient, and family communication.
• Computer proficiency for data entry and interpretation.
• Physical ability to meet job demands.
• Full command of written and spoken English.

Job Requirements

• Qualified Nurse Practitioner (NP) – master’s degree in nursing, current RN‑NP license in Massachusetts, APRN authorization, registered with ANCC or equivalent.
• Qualified Physician Assistant (PA‑C) – bachelor’s degree and graduate of an ARC‑PA accredited program, eligible for NCCPA PANCE and Massachusetts PA license.
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and Federal DEA registration.
• Current BLS certification.
• Preferred: clinical experience in a neurology setting or with neurological patients.

Location

Boston, MA – Department of Neurology, Boston Medical Center / Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.

Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate with academic training and experience. Salary range: $80,200 to $269,851. Benefits include paid vacation, sick time, parental leave, educational leave, bereavement leave, CME expenses, and 90% reduced tuition for faculty and dependents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boston Medical Center and Boston University are equal opportunity employers. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you need accommodation for the application process, please contact us.