Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner - Neurology, Temple Faculty Practice

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in Philadelphia is seeking a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to join their Neurology department. The role involves delivering comprehensive medical care in a collaborative environment, conducting physical exams, and treating patients. Candidates should have relevant degrees and certifications, with at least 2 years of experience as a nurse practitioner or 4 years as a physician assistant preferred. This full-time position offers a structured schedule without on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing required for Nurse Practitioners.
• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• Licenses: CRNP or NCCPA certification required.
• 2 years experience as a nurse practitioner or 4 years as a physician assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical exams and evaluate patient health.
• Diagnose and treat illnesses.
• Prescribe medical therapeutics.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.

Skills

Patient care

Diagnostic skills

Collaboration

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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Temple’s Neurology department is searching for an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the team. This role is under the Temple Faculty Practice division.

Setting: Outpatient

Hours: Fulltime: M-F, 8 hrs. a day/ 40 hrs. a week | No On Call or Weekends

Location: Temple Main with a possible rotation to Episcopal. Jeanes & Chestnut Hill campus

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, delivers comprehensive medical care and care coordination across clinical specialties in collaboration with licensed physicians and healthcare teams. Responsibilities include conducting physical exams, diagnosing and treating illnesses, prescribing medical therapeutics, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, assisting in surgical procedures, and counseling patients on preventive care. The APP contributes to a safe, therapeutic, and inclusive environment that prioritizes patient-centered care, respecting each individual\'s age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic background, and culture. All care is provided ethically, professionally, and in accordance with licensure guidelines and scope of practice.

Education

Nurse Practitioner

• Bachelors Degree: in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing. (Required)
• Masters Degree: in Nursing from an accredited Nursing program. (Required)

Physician Assistant

• Bachelors Degree (Required)
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• CRNP - PA Cert Reg Nurse Practitioner (Required) or NCCPA - Certified Physician Assistant (Required)
• RN-LIC - PA Registered Nurse License (Required) or MPA-LIC - PA Medical Physician Asst Lic (Required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)

Experience

• 2 Years experience as a nurse practitioner (Preferred) or
• 4 years’ experience as a physician assistant (Preferred)
• 1 Year experience in a clinical specialty practice (Preferred)
• 1 year outpatient/ambulatory experience (Preferred)
• Experience in an EPIC environment (Preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Temple Faculty Physicians, the academic practice plan of Temple Health, is made up of more than 500 employed physicians who are the cornerstone of clinical care and teaching for Temple Health. These physicians practice in 20 academic departments encompassing virtually every subspecialty in modern medicine.