Society of Hospital Medicine

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Stroke and Headache - Worcester, MA

Society of Hospital Medicine • $119K — $152K *
Worcester, MA 01604In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or doctoral degree in nursing or related field.
  • Graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with certification.
  • Current nurse practitioner license in Massachusetts.
  • 3-5 years of preferred clinical experience.
  • Specialized training relevant to departmental needs such as OB/GYN or Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

  • Provide diagnostic and assessment services, including health histories and physical examinations.
  • Analyze data to determine health status and develop differential diagnoses.
  • Collaborate with physicians to formulate and manage a patient care plan.
  • Manage therapeutic regimes for patients with acute illnesses based on established protocols.
  • Document patient care outcomes and communicate findings with physicians.
  • Assist with procedures in the operating room under physician supervision.
  • Educate patients and families, coordinating admissions and discharges effectively.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs.
  • Access to continuing education and professional development.
  • Supportive work environment focused on respect and collaboration.
  • Participation in departmental practices including flexible scheduling.
  • Opportunities for involvement in community outreach and research.
Full Job Description
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Hiring Range:
$119,912.00 - $152,131.20
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Stroke & Headache Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Location: Massachusetts
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Stroke and Headache Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our multidisciplinary neurology and cerebrovascular care team. The Advanced Practice Provider will perform comprehensive neurological evaluations and manage patients with acute and chronic cerebrovascular conditions as well as headache disorders.

This role combines clinical expertise, patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and quality improvement initiatives to deliver high-quality, evidence-based neurological care. The APP will work closely with the outpatient neurology teams to optimize patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care
  • Perform comprehensive neurological assessments including detailed patient history and neurological examinations in the outpatient setting.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests including neuroimaging, laboratory studies, and other relevant neurological evaluations.
  • Develop differential diagnoses and implement patient-centered plans of care.
  • Manage follow up for patients with ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, TIA, and headache disorders using evidence-based protocols.
  • Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with Massachusetts state regulations.


Outpatient Stroke Management
  • Responsible for the evaluation and management of patients post stroke, TIA and headache in the outpatient setting.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests including neuroimaging, laboratory studies, and other relevant neurological evaluations
  • Review and provide education regarding medication adherence and stroke prevention.
  • Order appropriate neurological follow up labs and imaging
  • Order appropriate outpatient therapy


Headache and Neurology Care
  • Evaluate and manage patients with primary and secondary headache disorders, including migraine, tension-type headache, cluster headache, and medication-overuse headache.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans including preventive therapies, acute treatment strategies, and lifestyle modification.
  • Provide patient education on headache triggers, prevention strategies, and long-term management.
  • Participate in headache clinics and outpatient neurology follow-up visits.


Care Coordination
  • Coordinate care after hospital admission of stoke patients
  • Collaborate with rehabilitation services, nursing, case management, and social work in the outpatient setting.
  • Provide patient and family education regarding stroke recovery and prevention, headache management, and risk factor modification.


Program & Quality Improvement
  • Support stroke program initiatives and compliance with national stroke certification standards.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to stroke and neurological care outcomes.
  • Engage in continuing education and professional development in stroke, cerebrovascular medicine, and headache management.


Standard Responsibilities
  • Comply with departmental policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
  • Participate in departmental meetings, conferences, and educational activities.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to a collaborative work environment.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Required
  • Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
  • National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
  • Current Massachusetts NP or PA license.
  • Eligibility for prescriptive authority (Schedules II-VI).


Preferred
  • Clinical experience in neurology, stroke care or headache medicine
  • 3-5 years of advanced practice clinical experience.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Why Join Our Team
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary neurology and stroke program
  • Opportunity to work alongside outpatientneurologists
  • Participation in evidence-based stroke and headache care
  • Ability to care for diverse neurological patients across the continuum of care


About Society of Hospital Medicine

Society of Hospital Medicine is a healthcare company that provides assistance and support in medicine branches. The company comprises of an online marketplace which provides its users with apparel and accessories, publications, learning portal, and practice management products. It is located in the United States and was founded by Win Whitcomb.

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