Advanced Practitioner - Neurology

Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (PPCP) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care, collaborate with physicians and clinical staff, and support the delivery of exceptional medical services.

To learn more about PPCP, visit www.PalmettoPrimaryCare.com

• Offer 401K with generous company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Offered

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform thorough neurological and general physical examinations.
• Evaluate new patient referrals and follow-up patients, formulating differential diagnoses and individualized treatment plans.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic neurological conditions in accordance with evidence-based guidelines and clinic protocols.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests as appropriate, including laboratory studies, neuroimaging (MRI, CT), EEG, EMG/nerve conduction studies, and lumbar puncture results, and collaborate with the supervising neurologist on complex findings.
• Prescribe and manage medications and monitor for efficacy, side effects, and drug interactions.
• Perform or assist with in-clinic procedures as credentialed and trained.
• Provide medication management and monitoring for patients on disease-modifying therapies, anti-seizure medications, and other specialty therapies, including coordination of prior authorizations and infusion services.
• Recognize neurological emergencies and urgent presentations; initiate stabilization and arrange emergency transfer or direct admission when needed.
• Consult with and refer to the supervising neurologist, subspecialists, and other health care providers when a patient's condition exceeds the APP's scope or requires additional expertise.

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, treatment options, medications, lifestyle modification, safety (including seizure precautions and driving guidance), and prognosis.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, hospitalists, therapy services (physical, occupational, speech), neuropsychology, social work, and community resources.
• Participate in shared decision-making and goal setting with patients and families, including discussions of chronic disease management and quality-of-life concerns.
• Respond to patient portal messages, telephone calls, and refill requests in a timely, clinically appropriate manner.

• Document all patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR), supporting appropriate coding, billing, and medical necessity.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and organizational regulations and policies, including HIPAA, infection control, and medication prescribing requirements.
• Maintain current licensure, certifications, prescriptive authority, DEA registration, and credentialing/privileging requirements.

• Collaborate with neurologists, nurses, medical assistants, front desk staff, and administrative personnel to ensure efficient clinic workflow and a positive patient experience.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and clinical protocol development.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing education and incorporate current research and best practices into patient care.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Precept or mentor NP/PA students, residents, and new APPs, and assist with orientation of new clinical staff.
• Contribute to the development of patient education materials, clinic policies, standing orders, and care pathways.
• Participate in community outreach, health fairs, patient support groups, and professional presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of the clinic and organization.