Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Memory Care)
Core
Provide outpatient cognitive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and manage emergent neurological issues for patients with memory disorders.
Role type
Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) in Memory Care
Builds
Individualized care plans and treatment strategies for memory care patients
Domain
Healthcare / Neurology / Memory Care
Deliverable
clinical work
Required skills
cognitive assessment, neurological exam, care plan development, patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, emergency triage
Preferred skills
neurologic care experience, board certification in advanced practice
Technologies
validated screening tools, anti-amyloid therapies
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive cognitive assessments, develop and adjust individualized care plans, provide education and counseling to patients and caregivers, respond to urgent neurological issues, participate in interdisciplinary case conferences
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on clinical provider