Neurology and Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA) - South Dakota

Neurology and Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

Position Summary

The Neurology and Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive clinical care to patients with neurologic and sleep-related disorders. Working collaboratively with neurologists, sleep medicine physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams, this role supports diagnosis, treatment, and longitudinal management of patients in outpatient and inpatient settings, delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with neurologic conditions such as headache disorders, seizures, neuropathy, movement disorders, cognitive disorders, and multiple sclerosis, consistent with scope of practice

• Evaluate and manage patients with sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, hypersomnia, restless legs syndrome, and circadian rhythm disorders

• Perform comprehensive histories, neurologic examinations, and sleep assessments

• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians

• Interpret diagnostic studies such as EEGs, EMGs, neuroimaging, and sleep studies as appropriate

• Manage positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy and other sleep-related treatments

• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and lifestyle modification

• Coordinate care with primary care providers, behavioral health, pulmonology, and other specialists

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives

• Supervise or collaborate with clinical staff and learners as applicable

• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

• Current NP or PA certification and state licensure

• Eligibility for hospital credentialing and privileging

• DEA registration or eligibility

• Prior experience or specialized training in neurology or sleep medicine preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills

• Knowledge of neurologic and sleep-related disorders

• Ability to manage chronic and complex conditions

• Excellent communication and patient education skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

• Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care

Work Environment

• Outpatient neurology and sleep clinics, hospital inpatient units, and sleep laboratories

• Schedule may include clinic hours, limited inpatient responsibilities, and/or on-call coverage depending on practice needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments

• Manual dexterity for examinations and clinical procedures

• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and interpretation of diagnostic data