Neurology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

A healthcare network on Staten Island, New York is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their growing Neurology team.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Hours: Standard business
• Setting: Inpatient medical center

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive inpatient neurological evaluations, including patient history, neurological examinations, and review of imaging and diagnostic studies
• Respond to stroke codes and neurological emergencies, apply NIH Stroke Scale scoring, and coordinate care with the emergency department, radiology, and stroke team
• Perform inpatient neurology consults, daily rounding, and discharge planning in collaboration with the attending neurologist and primary care teams
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management, diagnostic testing, and referrals to appropriate specialists
• Order, interpret, and coordinate diagnostic studies such as EEG, CT, MRI, and lumbar puncture as permitted by scope of practice and hospital privileges

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Active NYS Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA) licensure
• Current BLS certification
• NIH Stroke Scale certification within 90 days of hire
• Knowledge of electronic medical records systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desired Skills:

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Experience in inpatient neurology, stroke care, or neurological emergency response
• Familiarity with stroke program quality metrics and regulatory standards