Stroke APP | Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

The Provider Finder; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunities for continuing education and professional development

Supportive, team-oriented inpatient environment

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare organization is seeking a Stroke Advanced Practice Provider to join their inpatient team in the Renton, WA region. This full-time position involves acute stroke care, daily rounding, and collaborating with clinical teams. Fresh graduates with a strong interest in stroke care are encouraged to apply. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment are offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• National certification as a PA or NP is required.
• Eligible for Washington state licensure.
• Prior stroke or inpatient neurology experience preferred.
• Stroke/neurology inpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in acute stroke evaluations and rapid assessments.
• Assist with diagnosis, treatment planning of stroke patients.
• Perform daily rounds and coordinate care with teams.
• Educate patients and families on stroke treatment.
• Participate in stroke quality metrics and performance improvements.
• Ensure accurate documentation within the EMR and participate in quality metrics.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Organization Overview

This role is within a well-established, community-focused healthcare system serving the Renton area. The organization is recognized for delivering high-quality acute and inpatient care and maintains strong clinical ties with a reputable regional medical center (specific facility details intentionally withheld).

The stroke and neuroscience program provides comprehensive care for patients with acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, TIA, and other neurological emergencies. The program emphasizes rapid assessment, evidence-based treatment, coordinated inpatient care, and post-acute planning. Providers work in a highly collaborative environment alongside neurologists, hospitalists, nursing teams, and rehabilitation services.

Position Summary

The organization is seeking a Stroke Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join its inpatient stroke and neurology team in the Renton, WA region.

This full-time, permanent position involves providing acute stroke care, inpatient management, and coordination of services throughout hospitalization. The APP will play a key role in stroke alerts, daily rounding, care transitions, and quality initiatives within a well-supported, team-based stroke program.

Fresh graduates and early-career APPs with strong interest in stroke care are encouraged to apply.

For more information or to apply, please contact [e-mail] or call 843-984-0745.

Essential Responsibilities

• Participate in acute stroke evaluations, including stroke alerts and rapid assessments
• Assist with diagnosis, treatment planning, and inpatient management of stroke patients
• Perform daily rounds and coordinate care with neurology, hospitalist, and nursing teams
• Support thrombolytic and post-intervention care per established protocols
• Educate patients and families on stroke diagnosis, treatment, and secondary prevention
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation within the EMR
• Participate in stroke quality metrics, performance improvement, and multidisciplinary meetings
• Support safe discharge planning and coordination with rehabilitation services

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Certification:

• National certification as a PA or NP
• Stroke, neurology, inpatient, or critical care experience preferred

Licensure:

• Eligible for Washington state licensure

Experience:

• Prior stroke or inpatient neurology experience preferred
• Open to motivated new graduates with strong clinical foundations

Skills:

• Strong clinical assessment and critical‑thinking skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Compensation & Work Environment

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Supportive, team‑oriented inpatient environment
• Access to advanced imaging, stroke protocols, and multidisciplinary support
• Opportunities for continuing education, stroke training, and professional development
• Stable organization with a strong commitment to patient‑centered, evidence‑based care

Manish Parashar
Recruiter, The Provider Finder
843-984-0745
[e-mail]

www.theproviderfinder.com