Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Epilepsy
Core
Provide outpatient and inpatient clinical care for patients with epilepsy and seizure-related disorders under the supervision of the Division Chief of Epilepsy.
Role type
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Epilepsy)
Builds
Clinical care plans and medication management for neurology patients
Domain
Healthcare / Neurology / Epilepsy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Expert clinical judgment, critical thinking, problem-solving, physical examination, diagnosis formulation, treatment planning, outcome evaluation, medication prescribing, interdisciplinary communication, computer proficiency
Preferred skills
Clinical experience in neurology settings
Technologies
Electronic medical records systems
Responsibilities
Obtain medical history and perform physical examinations; Order and interpret lab tests and imaging; Formulate diagnoses and treatment plans; Evaluate patient care outcomes and revise plans; Coordinate complex patient care with multidisciplinary teams; Prescribe and dispense medication; Document patient care findings
Seniority
Mid-level, independent practitioner within a supervised academic medical center