Neuroscience Institute Neurology - Cleveland APP Opportunity in Shelby, NC

Overview

If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina and South Carolina. We invite a certified Advanced Practitioner to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and progressive visionaries together in our Neurology team at The Neurosciences Institute – Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

This is an incredibly busy practice with a great reputation in the community, engaged physicians, a seasoned staff and a very strong relationship within the surrounding community.

·         100% Outpatient

·         Practice hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

·         Potential to train and perform botulinum for migraines as well as select peri-cranial nerve blocks and trigger point injections

·         Comprehensive benefits package that includes CME allowance, and Paid Time Off

·         Family-oriented community with excellent schools and affordable cost of living

·         Collegial work environment with excellent referral base

·         Excellent reputation and known for superior patient care

Essential Functions

• Performs physical examinations, assessments, and develops appropriate plan of care. 
• Schedule to consist of general neurology follow-up visits as well as new consultations for select diagnoses (depending on prior experience).
• Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications.
• Orders and interprets daily laboratory and radiology examinations. 
• Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record. 
• Attends, participates, and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of standard procedures for department. 
• Participates in evidence-based research and publishing initiatives to improvement the care of colorectal patients.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Must have or be eligible for a DEA license. Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works. Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in SC required. BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice. Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and make proactive decisions. Relative Neurology experience is preferred.

Nurse Practitioner

Master’s degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice required. License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required. ACNP or AGACNP board certification required based population served.

Physician Assistant

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required, Master’s degree preferred. Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.