Advanced Practice Provider - Vascular Neurology & Stroke Program

• Respond to and participate in acute stroke codes and emergency stroke evaluations.
• Perform stroke and vascular neurology consultations for hospitalized patients.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories, neurological examinations, and diagnostic reviews.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment and management plans in collaboration with vascular neurologists.
• Interpret diagnostic studies, including laboratory results and neuroimaging findings.
• Document patient encounters, progress notes, consultations, and discharge plans within the electronic medical record.
• Provide patient and family education regarding stroke prevention, treatment, recovery, and risk factor modification.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation services, case management, and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Facilitate transitions of care and ensure timely follow-up for stroke patients.
• Participate in stroke program initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records, including clinical outcomes and treatment documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Vascular Neurology and Stroke Program.

Required

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Current New Jersey licensure, or eligibility for licensure, as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills

Preferred

• Three to five years of experience in vascular neurology, stroke care, neuroscience, or a related specialty
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary stroke and neuroscience team