Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant - Neurology, Movement Disorders, Full-time, Days job opportunity at Northwestern Medicine.

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Northwestern Medicine Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant - Neurology, Movement Disorders, Full-time, Days
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loacation 17333 S. LaGrange Rd, Tinley Park, Illinois, United States Of America
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Job DescriptionNorthwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our outpatient Neurology department with a focus on Movement Disorders.  The APP will manage and see follow-up patients. This patient panel requires frequent follow-up visits, and as our Movement Disorders Neurology patient volumes continue to grow, timely access to care will be increasingly important. This role will provide the necessary follow-up access to support this patient population and ensure continuity of care.Ambulatory onlySchedule: Monday through FridayEssential Functions: Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population.Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in specific area of clinical expertise.Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.Mentor graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise. Responsibilities: Provide direct clinical care to patients.Conduct comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area of expertise.Clinical management of advanced and atypical parkinsonismProvide care for patients in advanced stages of movement disorders — including homebound individuals, those with dementia requiring extensive/frequent visits, and those with multiple comorbidities.Triage and see patients in person or virtually for any worrisome messages, questions, or concernsManage continuous levodopa infusions (e.g. subcutaneous, gastro-jejunal systems), which often require more frequent clinical visitsAssist with local clinical trial study visitsAssist in regional program building and development for the Movement Disorders divisionHelp coordinate multidisciplinary roundPrescribe/order medications, therapies; order/interpret laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.Evaluate patients to determine their need for further health care.Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families.Document in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible.Refer to other disciplines as appropriate.Serve as a consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.Exemplify a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.Maintain certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.Serve as a patient advocate and role model for "Patients First".Participate in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.Employ comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.Develop and participate in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.Serve as a role model and preceptor to students.Provide formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialtyParticipate in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate. 

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