University of Rochester

Neurology (Headache Center) - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

University of Rochester$98K — $137K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in neurology, acute medicine, or primary care preferred
  • Master's degree as an NP or completion of an ARC-PA approved program for PAs
  • Active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing for NPs, or active New York State PA licensure for PAs
  • Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner through ANCC or as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct patient evaluations for headache disorders and facial pain
  • Develop individualized treatment plans including drug therapies
  • Educate patients on triggers and pain management strategies
  • Administer trigger point, occipital, Botox, and other peripheral nerve injections
  • Participate in the education of students and new employees

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment at the URMC Headache Center
  • Full-time position with a weekday schedule (Monday-Friday)
  • No holiday shifts required
  • Opportunity to work with a variety of patients with complex headache disorders
  • Support for ongoing education and skill development in a dynamic healthcare setting
Full Job Description

Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500504 Neuro APP-SMH

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCB 218

Compensation Range:

$98,010.00 - $137,218.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

NP/PA

FT position, Days, Monday-Friday, no holidays required

Exciting opportunity to work with a collaborative team in the URMC Headache Center, a division in the Department of Neurology, caring for a variety of patients with headache disorders and facial pain, including migraine with and without aura, tension-type, cluster, post-traumatic, post-concussive, and chronic daily headaches. Responsibilities include evaluation, development of individualized treatment plans including acute and preventive drug therapy, education, trigger identification and management, trigger point, occipital, Botox and other peripheral nerve injections. Must have excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Requirements: 1-2 years of experience as NP or PA in neurology, acute medicine, or primary care is preferred. Other experience will be considered. Must have national certification through ANCC or ACNP.  

Nurse Practitioner

Require a Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner, an active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing, an active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing and current national certification as an Nurse Practitioner.

Physician Assistant

Required completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program, an active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing and current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)

NPs and PAs will demonstrate clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills, computer competence and must have an active desire to learn. The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.

About University of Rochester

The University of Rochester is a private research university located in Rochester, New York. It was founded in 1850 and has since grown to become one of the top universities in the United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in a wide range of fields, including business, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. The university is known for its strong research programs, particularly in the fields of optics, photonics, and imaging. The university has a diverse student body and is committed to providing a high-quality education to all of its students.
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