What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Stroke Neurology NP or PA position at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health?
Overview
Dartmouth Health is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Outpatient Stroke Program, providing high-quality, patient-centered follow-up care for individuals recovering from stroke and other cerebrovascular conditions.
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside stroke neurologists and a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes, prevent recurrence, and support patients in regaining their quality of life.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement, CME)
Predictable daytime schedule – no nights, weekends, or call
Collaborative, supportive environment with mentorship in vascular neurology
- Academic appointment at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College
What You’ll Do:
Conduct post-stroke follow-up visits, review hospital discharge plans, and monitor recovery progress
Manage secondary stroke prevention strategies, including medication management and lifestyle counseling
Order and interpret imaging, lab work, and other diagnostics as needed
Educate patients and families on stroke risk reduction and symptom recognition
Coordinate care with primary care providers, rehabilitation services, and other specialists
Document patient encounters accurately and thoroughly in the EMR
Qualifications:
Ability to obtain/maintain licensure as an NP or PA in New Hampshire
National certification as an NP or PA
- At least two years of independent clinical experience
Neurology, vascular, or primary care experience preferred (stroke experience a plus)
Strong communication, organization, and patient education skills
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the academic medical center for the Dartmouth Health system, is home to a breadth of clinical specialties, clinics, programs, facilities, and leading edge research initiatives. As a source of hope and healing for our region, we are committed to delivering world-class care to everyone who enters our doors through a personalized approach that ensures every patient, family, and staff member is heard and respected.
DHMC’s clinical excellence is exemplified by our expertise across a broad range of specialties and sub-specialties, and a growing body of clinical research that translates into superlative patient care and positive outcomes. Our highly collaborative culture engages physician-researchers across the Medical Center, who integrate their research activities with a holistic care model that engages families in every aspect of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. As an organization with deep roots in the Upper Valley community, we work to promote better health and health equity for all through a combination of support services, community partnerships, and population health programs that reflect the unique demographics and spirit of our region.
On our Lebanon campus—and in our work throughout the Dartmouth Health system—we make a solemn promise to advocate for our patients, promote effective collaboration among our colleagues, advance healthcare delivery through groundbreaking research, and help those we serve to lead brighter and healthier lives.