Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Neurology

Department/Unit:

Movement Disorders

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$0.00 - $0.00The APP works in collaboration with the Director of the Movement Disorders Division, physician faculty, clinical nurses, clinical research staff and other health care providers to deliver quality care to patients with movement disorder care needs.

The APP applies knowledge of anatomy, principles of neuroanatomical localization, neurophysiology, psychology, human disabilities, pharmacology, gerontology and medical terminology as appropriate in the care setting and as appropriate for level of medical licensure. The APP will receive additional training in the identification of parkinsonism and hyperkinetic movement disorders based on clinical phenomenology.

The APP conducts patient assessments including complete history and physical examinations, applies appropriate clinical scales, collects clinical data including vital signs, prepares patients for tests, therapy, or treatments; orders and interprets medical laboratory test results.

The APP works within a multidisciplinary team including physicians, physical and occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and case managers. There are regular educational opportunities for the APP within the Department of Neurology and the Division of Movement Disorders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Master’s degree program
• Current NYS licensure, Board Certified, and DEA registration
• Possess or obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) issued by the US Center for Medicaid and Medicare services
• Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills
• A strong work ethic
• Professional demeanor and integrity

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.