Neurology Outpatient – Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant -Piedmont Augusta Hospital

Overview

 

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Outpatient Neurology

Piedmont Augusta is recruiting a highly motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Outpatient Neurology practice in Augusta, Georgia.  This position offers the opportunity to help expand patient access, by working collaboratively with our team of neurologists and to provide continuity of care for patients with a variety of neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

In This Role, You Will:

Provide comprehensive outpatient neurology services to patients throughout Augusta and the surrounding counties and communities served by Piedmont Augusta.

Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with acute and chronic neurological conditions, including but not limited to:

• Seizure disorders
• Post stroke care
• Headache and migraine syndromes
• Memory impairment and cognitive disorders

Partner closely with a team of neurologists to improve patient access, enhance continuity of care, and support growth of neurology services across the region.

Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including obtaining medical histories, conducting physical examinations, and developing individualized treatment plans.

Order and communicate diagnostic testing results, including laboratory studies and neurodiagnostic evaluations.

Coordinate specialty referrals, diagnostic workups, follow-up care, and longitudinal disease management.

Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, preventative care strategies, and healthy lifestyle practices.

Promote evidence-based care focused on quality outcomes, patient safety, and patient satisfaction.

Participate in care coordination activities across ambulatory, hospital, and community settings as appropriate.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.

Qualifications

Qualifications: 

Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of experience working as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in a neurology setting.

Masters, Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited PA program and National Board Certification

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 Licensed as a Nurse and approved to practice as a NP by State of Georgia with National Certification

 

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Medical Care Corporation