Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Memory Neurology, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our Memory Neurology team. This position provides specialized outpatient care for patients with cognitive and memory disorders in a collaborative, transdisciplinary clinic setting. You will evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with cognitive neurology and memory-related conditions, with occasional inpatient coverage responsibilities as needed.

Clinical Setting

• Independent clinic setting within a transdisciplinary team
• Primarily outpatient-focused with occasional inpatient coverage
• Collaborative practice with physicians and other health professionals

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments including patient histories and physical examinations
• Provide direct clinical care to assigned patient populations
• Prescribe medications and therapies; order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and procedures according to clinical privileges
• Evaluate patients to determine need for further health care
• Document all care, education, and procedures in the medical record
• Refer to other disciplines as appropriate and serve as consultant in areas of expertise
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families
• Maintain clinical expertise through evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making
• Mentor graduate students in advanced practice and patient care
• Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives pertinent to the specialty
• Serve as preceptor and role model to students
• Participate in unit, departmental, divisional, or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate
• Maintain all required certifications and continuing education for licensure and privileging

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• No call responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited school of nursing (for APRN) OR Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• For APRNs: Acute care certification required (inpatient experience as an NP may be considered in lieu of acute care certification)
• For APRNs: First Assist Certification
• Current RN license in the State of Illinois (for APRN candidates)
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in the State of Illinois (for APRN candidates)
• Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board (for APRN candidates)
• Current Physician Assistant license in the State of Illinois (for PA candidates)
• Ability to obtain controlled substance license and DEA number
• Privileged and credentialed through Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in Neurology, Geriatrics, or Psychiatry

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts background checks including criminal history on newly hired team members. If offered a position, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Benefits

Northwestern Medicine offers competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits.