Neurology Advanced Practice Provider
US-TN-CHATTANOOGA
commonspirit_providers
Req #: 410902
Type: Day
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Overview: CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI(tm), CMS, Healthgrades(r), Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians. #HEC Responsibilities: As our Outpatient Neurology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you will join our well-established hospital-employed group at CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. This exceptional opportunity allows you to deliver quality direct outpatient care within a regional healthcare leader, consistently recognized as the #1 Best Regional Hospital in Chattanooga by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years (and ranked among the top hospitals in Tennessee, No. 4), and holding a consistent 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. Every day you will focus on providing specialized care, working closely with physicians and other team members to assess, diagnose, and treat disorders of stroke and vascular neurological conditions. You will be pivotal in performing clinic consultations for hospital follow-up for post-stroke and TIA patients, including those who have previously received IV thrombolytic, mechanical thrombectomy, aneurysm embolization, or other neurosurgical procedures. As part of CommonSpirit Memorial, a faith-based, not-for-profit organization and proud member of CommonSpirit Health, you will contribute to a continuum of care that includes specialized services in neuroscience and stroke, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence. To be successful in this role, you will be an Outpatient Neurology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a strong focus on stroke and vascular neurological disorders, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. * Performing comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for patients with stroke and vascular neurological disorders. * Conducting specialized clinic consultations for hospital follow-up, particularly for post-stroke and TIA patients. * Managing patients who have undergone advanced procedures such as IV thrombolytic, mechanical thrombectomy, aneurysm embolization, or other neurosurgical interventions. * Collaborating effectively with neurologists, neurosurgeons, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure integrated patient care. * Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests relevant to neurological conditions. * Providing comprehensive patient education on their condition, treatment plans, and preventative strategies. * Maintaining accurate and timely electronic medical records, ensuring thorough documentation of all patient encounters. * Adhering to all hospital policies, procedures, and patient safety protocols. We are offering a competitive base salary, a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, 401k with match, CME & allowance, and potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness. Join us in the vibrant and growing Chattanooga community! Qualifications: Required * Graduate of a MSN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant training Program * Ability to obtain a Tennessee NP and RN license(s), or Tennessee Physician Assistant license. * AHA BLS * Experience or ability to read imaging Preferred * Two years experience as a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, preferably in outpatient neurology / neurosurgery
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