Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Neurology

Health Marketing; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full healthcare benefits from day one

Job summary

Health Marketing is seeking a neurology physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join an outpatient neurology team, with potential inpatient duties. The role emphasizes collaboration within a neuroscience institute, quality care, and safety.

Day-one comprehensive healthcare benefits are provided. The candidate will perform initial assessments, review results, coordinate follow-up, and communicate plans to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARC-approved Physician Assistant program; NCCPA certified or eligible.
• For Nurse Practitioners: completion of an approved program, eligible or certified by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, and qualified to work across all patient age groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient assessments and triage based on presenting conditions.
• Track and review relevant procedure and laboratory results, communicate findings to physicians, patients, and families.
• Coordinate follow-up care and respond to patient and family inquiries.
• Discuss treatment plans with physicians and relay information to patients and families.
• Assist with preauthorization processes for medications, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Screen patients and manage appropriate patient care activities.

Skills

Patient assessment

Triage

Communication with patients/families

Care coordination

Education

ARC-approved Physician Assistant program

NCCPA certification or eligibility

State Board of Medicine eligibility (PA)

PA/NP nursing program (for NP)

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing eligibility (NP)

Job description

Role Overview:

A neurology physician assistant or nurse practitioner is sought to join a neurology team in an outpatient clinic setting, with potential inpatient duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient assessments and triage based on presenting conditions.
• Track and review relevant procedure and laboratory results, communicate findings to physicians, patients, and families.
• Coordinate follow-up care and respond to patient and family inquiries.
• Discuss treatment plans with physicians and relay information to patients and families.
• Assist with preauthorization processes for medications, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Screen patients and manage appropriate patient care activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an ARC-approved physician assistant program, certified or eligible by the NCCPA, and eligible or certified by the State Board of Medicine.
• For nurse practitioners: completion of an approved program, eligible or certified by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, and qualified to work across all patient age groups.

Additional Information: The role offers collaboration within a comprehensive neuroscience institute, emphasizing quality care, innovation, and safety. The organization promotes diversity, professional growth, and a supportive environment, providing full healthcare benefits from day one.