"Nurse Practitioner (FNP or NP)/Physician Assistant, Clinical Instructor, Neurology, General"

The Department of Neurology is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide outpatient medical treatment for patients.

• Participates as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care throughout various stages of treatment and follow-up.
• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients and families according to established collaborative protocols and standards of care.
• Performs physical examinations and provides preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and appropriate to patient needs.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate lab and diagnostic tests to assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
• Based on outcome of diagnostic, lab, and physical assessment findings, arranges for appropriate plan of care and follow-up.
• Records pertinent patient care findings in the medical record.
• Maintains interdisciplinary approach to planning and communicating patient care information by discussing patient data with appropriate physicians and other health care professionals.
• Evaluates outcomes of patient care and makes necessary revisions in care plan.
• Seeks and provides consultative services as required.
• Through patient education and counseling, incorporates the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice.
• Demonstrates awareness of community resources and assists staff, patients, and families to effectively utilize them.
• Identifies own learning needs and assumes responsibility for maintaining current knowledge and competency in clinical practice area.
• Educates patients, families, and professionals through the development of educational materials, in-services, formal lectures, and/or publications.
• Participates in the quality assessment/improvement program for the service.
• Performs Botox and Trigger Point injections for headache and spasticity diagnoses.

Required Qualifications:

Nurse Practitioner: Masters degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Nursing. Licensed as Nurse Practitioner in New York State. Experience performing Botox and Trigger Point injections. Excellent communication skills (both oral & written), interpersonal and organization skills are required. Basic computer skills required.

Physician Assistant: Bachelors Degree (foreign equivalent or higher) from an accredited Physician assistant (PA) school, current license and certificate to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA). Experience performing Botox and Trigger Point injections. Excellent communication skills (both oral & written), interpersonal and organization skills are required. Basic computer skills required.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience treating and managing patients with neurological disorders. Experience working in a fast paced, high volume outpatient environment. Experience using EMR.

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For questions regarding this position, please contact Jamie Friede at 631-444-8397.

Special Notes: Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.