Pediatric Neurology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Inova Health; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Competitive compensation package

Retirement match (457B)

CME support

Student loan assistance

Paid time off & parental leave

Job summary

Inova Health is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Neurology Advanced Practice Provider to join the team at Inova L.J. Children’s Hospital.

This full-time role involves evaluating and managing pediatric neurological conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive family-centered care. The position offers a competitive compensation package with sign-on and relocation bonuses, CME support, and strong retirement and loan

Qualifications

• Education: MS in Advanced Clinical Practice or post-master's certificate for NP; PA: accredited PA program with certification.
• Experience: No experience required
• Certification: BLS and PALS upon start
• Licensure: Licensed PA or NP with applicable state permissions and practice agreement
• Payer Credentialing: Must complete credentialing with payors including CMS
• Medical Staff Credentialing: Obtain credentialing for Medical Staff membership and privileges
• Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years APP experience in Pediatric Neurology

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage pediatric neurological conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Perform comprehensive neurological assessments and interpret diagnostic tests to create treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor medications per state regulations and guidelines.
• Educate patients and families about neurological conditions and treatments.
• Collaborate with pediatric neurologists and multidisciplinary team for family-centered care.
• Document encounters accurately and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in quality improvement and continuing education.

Skills

Pediatric Neurology

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Education

MS in Advanced Clinical Practice

PA certification

Job description

Job Description

Inova L.J. Children’s Hospital is looking for a dedicated Pediatric Neurology APP to join the team. This role will be full-time Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

Inova Children's Neuroscience Program is uniquely qualified to evaluate and treat neurological conditions from birth through adolescence.

Combining the expertise of Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital with the specialty knowledge of Inova Neurosciences , the program features a full complement of board-certified specialists who cover all aspects of inpatient and outpatient care from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and long‑term follow‑up.

The combined specialized expertise of Inova Children's pediatric neurologists, pediatric neurosurgeons, pediatric critical care physicians, pediatric hematologist/oncologists, pediatric neuropsychologists, pediatric psychiatrists form the foundation of care excellence. Beyond this clinical care, extensive ancillary services and programs help children and families throughout their experience.

Child Life specialists, social workers, physical, occupational and speech therapists, nutritionists and support groups all contribute to the care experience.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater
• CME Support: Up to $2,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: Offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Not-for-profit status is eligible for public service loan forgiveness.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave

Pediatric Neurology APP Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage pediatric patients with acute and chronic neurological conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Perform comprehensive neurological assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor medications in accordance with state regulations and clinical guidelines.
• Provide patient and family education regarding neurological conditions, treatment plans, and disease management.
• Collaborate with pediatric neurologists and multidisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive, family-centered care.
• Document clinical encounters accurately and maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and professional development activities.

Pediatric Neurology APP Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Mastersin Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR certificate from an education program that is accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American College of Nurse Midwives, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing. For physician Assistants, graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Experience: No experience required
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) and (PALS) upon start
• Licensure: Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License(depending on State of primary residence) AND a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia AND a “Practice Agreement” signed by sponsoring/ supervising physician(s), AND a written “Scope of Practice/Protocol” signed by the supervising physician, AND “Drug Enforcement Administration License” (if prescribing controlled substances)
• Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
• Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ years APP experience in Pediatric Neurology