OverviewOSF HealthCare Neuroscience Institute | Peoria, IllinoisOSF HealthCare Neuroscience Institute is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join a collaborative, team-oriented group of APPs and Neurologists providing comprehensive care to the general neurology population in beautiful Peoria, Illinois.
Our outpatient neurology practice includes
14 neurologists, with
3 general neurologists and 4 APPs dedicated to General Neurology. We are a comprehensive neuroscience program strongly committed to the
education, training, and mentorship of Advanced Practice Providers, with structured onboarding, specialty support, and opportunities for professional growth.
Position Details- Schedule: Monday-Friday
- Option of four 10 1/2-hour shifts or five 8 1/2-hour shifts
- Practice setting: Hospital Outpatient Department
- Focus: Evaluation and longitudinal management of general neurology patients
Outpatient APP ResponsibilitiesThe Advanced Practice Provider functions as an integral member of the neurology care team and provides comprehensive outpatient care, including:
- Obtain detailed medical histories
- Perform neurological and physical examinations
- Conduct comprehensive assessments
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies
- Formulate differential diagnoses and diagnostic impressions
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans
- Monitor response to therapies and adjust care accordingly
- Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments
- Coordinate consultations and referrals
- Provide patient and family counseling and education
- Document care in accordance with regulatory and quality standards
Practice ModelAPPs work collaboratively with general neurologists and subspecialists across the Neuroscience Institute to manage a broad spectrum of neurological conditions, including but not limited to:
- Stroke and cerebrovascular disease follow-up
- Epilepsy and seizure disorders
- Headache and migraine disorders
- Movement disorders
- Dementia and cognitive disorders
- Multiple sclerosis and demyelinating disease
- Peripheral neuropathies
- General neurological complaints
The practice emphasizes
team-based care, timely access, and continuity across the outpatient neuroscience continuum.
Core APP Responsibilities Clinical EvaluationPerform comprehensive neurological assessments, identify red-flag symptoms, initiate appropriate diagnostic workups, and collaborate with neurologists for complex presentations.
Diagnostics and Care CoordinationOrder and interpret diagnostic studies, reconcile results, coordinate specialty referrals, and ensure seamless transitions across services.
Medication and Treatment ManagementInitiate, titrate, and monitor neurological therapies. Manage side effects, provide patient education, and promote adherence to treatment plans.
Symptom and Supportive CareAddress pain, fatigue, cognitive concerns, mood symptoms, functional limitations, and quality-of-life needs through multidisciplinary collaboration.
Interprofessional and Operational RolesIndependently manage follow-up visits for stable general neurology patients, support urgent access needs, assist with quality and clinical initiatives, and actively participate in team-based clinic operations.
Education and Care TransitionsProvide disease education, lifestyle counseling, and safety guidance. Support care transitions, including referrals to therapy services, community resources, and specialty programs as indicated.
BENEFITS & PERKS:OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
- Generous paid time off!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Concierge relocation services
- Student Loan repayment counseling
- Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
- Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $55.20 - $70.09
- Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed to provide Advanced Practice Nurse Services or Physician Assistant Services Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and State of Illinois for prescribing of narcotics PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
