What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Neurology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) position at Inova Health System?
Inova L.J. Children's Hospital is looking for a dedicated Pediatric Neurology APP to join the team. This role will be full-time Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.
Inova Children's Neuroscience Program is uniquely qualified to evaluate and treat neurological conditions from birth through adolescence.
Combining the expertise of Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital with the specialty knowledge of Inova Neurosciences, the program features a full complement of board-certified specialists who cover all aspects of inpatient and outpatient care from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and long-term follow-up.
The combined specialized expertise of Inova Children's pediatric neurologists, pediatric neurosurgeons, pediatric critical care physicians, pediatric hematologist/oncologists, pediatric neuropsychologists, pediatric psychiatrists form the foundation of care excellence. Beyond this clinical care, extensive ancillary services and programs help children and families throughout their experience. Child Life specialists, social workers, physical, occupational and speech therapists, nutritionists and support groups all contribute to the care experience.
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:
Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
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
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
CME Support: Up to $2,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME
Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: Offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Not-for-profit status is eligible for public service loan forgiveness.
Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave
Pediatric Neurology APP Job Responsibilities:
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage pediatric patients with acute and chronic neurological conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings.
Perform comprehensive neurological assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans.
Prescribe and monitor medications in accordance with state regulations and clinical guidelines.
Provide patient and family education regarding neurological conditions, treatment plans, and disease management.
Collaborate with pediatric neurologists and multidisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive, family-centered care.
Document clinical encounters accurately and maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and professional development activities.
Pediatric Neurology APP Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Mastersin 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) and (PALS) 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
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience: 1 years APP experience in Pediatric Neurology
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Salary : $2,500 - $5,250