Advanced Practice Provider - Brighton, United States - Steward Health Care System - MA

Description

Advanced Practice Provider - Neurology Clinic
Steward Health Care, St Elizabeths Medical Center, Boston, MA

This position will provide neurological care to patients in the medical center. The APP assists individuals and families with their care needs by obtaining health and medical histories, performing physical examinations, and assessing health problems. The APP cares for patients with acute and chronic life limiting illnesses by managing therapeutic regimens, prescribing medications and performing other studies and activities that are deemed appropriate. New and follow-up patients will be seen and evaluated by the APP, and physician input will be obtained as necessary as described in the nurse practitioner or physician assistant practice guidelines. The APP will assume neurological care management responsibilities and will facilitate communication with the patient, the patient's family or significant other, and the referring physician. The APP will work in collaboration with the patients' attending physicians to provide continued collaboration with the patients' primary care provider(s). The APP will have the opportunity to receive training in botulinum toxin, nerve blocks, and in Deep Brain Stimulation Programming for Parkinson's Disease. This position comes with the opportunity to teach residents and medical students. A faculty appointment, academic support for research projects, and mentoring are provided.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, or would like to apply, please contact:

Megan DEramo, Regional Director, Network Development
Phone:
Email:

All inquiries will remain confidential.

Steward Health Care is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.