Neurology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated Part-Time Neurology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join the team. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

Inova Neuroscience is a regional leader in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of complex neurological conditions involving the brain, spine, and nervous system. With multiple specialized neuroscience programs, Inova provides comprehensive, coordinated care across the continuum for patients with stroke, epilepsy, neuroimmunologic disease, movement disorders, neuromuscular disease, neurotrauma, neuro-oncology, and other neurological disorders.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

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    Physician Led Organization

  
  
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    Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program

  
  
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    Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses

  
  
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    Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater

  
  
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    CME Support: Up to $2,500 a year for CME support and up to 3 days of CME

  
  
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    Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: Offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans

  
  
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    Work/Life Balance: Offering paid time off and paid parental leave

  
  

Neurology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Job Responsibilities:

The inpatient Neurology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) will work collaboratively with attending neurologists, consulting services, nursing staff, therapists, and care management teams to provide high-quality care for hospitalized patients with a broad range of acute and complex neurological conditions. This position practices within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary neuroscience environment at a regional referral center and Comprehensive Stroke Center.

• Provide inpatient care for patients admitted to the general neurology service and participate in neurology consultation services in collaboration with supervising neurologists
• Perform comprehensive neurological assessments, develop differential diagnoses, formulate management plans, and assist with coordination of diagnostic evaluation and treatment
• Participate in the management of patients with acute neurological conditions including stroke, seizure disorders, encephalopathy, headache syndromes, movement disorders, neuromuscular disease, and neurodegenerative conditions
• Interpret and synthesize clinical data including neuroimaging, EEG findings, laboratory studies, and consultant recommendations to support clinical decision-making
• Collaborate closely with neurologists, hospitalists, intensivists, neurosurgery teams, nursing staff, therapists, and case management teams to support coordinated patient care and safe transitions of care
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, patient/family discussions, and quality or operational initiatives as appropriate
• Document clinical encounters accurately and efficiently within the electronic medical record
• Maintain ongoing professional development and engagement in evidence-based neurological practice

Neurology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Minimum Requirements:

• Work schedule: Part-time (0.6 FTE) position including rotating weekend and holiday coverage responsibilities.
• Education: Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR certificate from an education program that is accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American College of Nurse Midwives, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing. For physician Assistants, graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start
• Licensure: Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License(depending on State of primary residence) AND a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia AND a "Practice Agreement" signed by sponsoring/ supervising physician(s), AND a written "Scope of Practice/Protocol" signed by the supervising physician, AND "Drug Enforcement Administration License" (if prescribing controlled substances)
• Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
• Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

Neurology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of experience in Neurology