Neurology Advanced Practice Provider

As our Outpatient Neurology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you will join our well-established hospital-employed group at CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. This exceptional opportunity allows you to deliver quality direct outpatient care within a regional healthcare leader, consistently recognized as the #1 Best Regional Hospital in Chattanooga by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years (and ranked among the top hospitals in Tennessee, No. 4), and holding a consistent 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

Every day you will focus on providing specialized care, working closely with physicians and other team members to assess, diagnose, and treat disorders of stroke and vascular neurological conditions. You will be pivotal in performing clinic consultations for hospital follow-up for post-stroke and TIA patients, including those who have previously received IV thrombolytic, mechanical thrombectomy, aneurysm embolization, or other neurosurgical procedures. As part of CommonSpirit Memorial, a faith-based, not-for-profit organization and proud member of CommonSpirit Health, you will contribute to a continuum of care that includes specialized services in neuroscience and stroke, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence.

To be successful in this role, you will be an Outpatient Neurology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a strong focus on stroke and vascular neurological disorders, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

• Performing comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for patients with stroke and vascular neurological disorders.
• Conducting specialized clinic consultations for hospital follow-up, particularly for post-stroke and TIA patients.
• Managing patients who have undergone advanced procedures such as IV thrombolytic, mechanical thrombectomy, aneurysm embolization, or other neurosurgical interventions.
• Collaborating effectively with neurologists, neurosurgeons, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure integrated patient care.
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests relevant to neurological conditions.
• Providing comprehensive patient education on their condition, treatment plans, and preventative strategies.
• Maintaining accurate and timely electronic medical records, ensuring thorough documentation of all patient encounters.
• Adhering to all hospital policies, procedures, and patient safety protocols.

We are offering a competitive base salary, a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, 401k with match, CME & allowance, and potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.

Required

• Graduate of a MSN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant training Program
• Ability to obtain a Tennessee NP and RN license(s), or Tennessee Physician Assistant license.
• AHA BLS
• Experience or ability to read imaging

Preferred

• Two years experience as a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, preferably in outpatient neurology / neurosurgery

CommonSpirit Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit Health, is a not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to the healing ministry of the Church. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, it offers a continuum of care including preventative, primary and acute hospital care, as well as cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, and stroke care, and orthopedic and rehabilitation services. CommonSpirit Memorial is a regional referral center of choice with 4,700 employees and almost 500 affiliated physicians providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia.

About Chattanooga, TN: America's First National Park City

Discover Chattanooga, Tennessee - North America's first National Park City - a vibrant hub where urban energy meets unparalleled natural beauty. Known as 'The Scenic City' and 'GIG City' for its blazing-fast internet, Chattanooga is nestled in the heart of the mountains, conveniently located where Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee converge. It's just a two-hour drive from major metropolitan centers like Atlanta, Nashville, and Birmingham.

Chattanooga consistently earns accolades, recognized by Outside Magazine as the #1 OUTSIDE CITY and lauded among 'America's Top-Rated Cities' and 'Top 10 Cities' for living and recreation. It's celebrated as one of the 'Smartest Cities in the World' and a 'Top 10 Southern Mid-Market with a Highly Diversified Economy.'

This dynamic city effortlessly blends 'Big City' amenities with the ease of a smaller town, offering:

• A family-friendly and safe atmosphere
• Easy commutes and a moderate cost of living
• A revitalized $120 million riverfront
• A very active Arts Council and diverse Museums
• An extensive greenway system perfect for walking, running, and biking

Embrace an abundance of outdoor activities, from hang-gliding off Lookout Mountain to floating down the Sequatchie River, or explore scenic trails by bike or horseback. Water sports enthusiasts will delight in Nickajack and Chickamauga Lakes, or thrilling kayaking/rafting adventures on the Great Ocoee River (a former Summer Olympics venue). Golfers will find numerous challenging courses.

Educational opportunities are exceptional, with strong public school systems and excellent local private schools, particularly in areas like Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga further enhances the region's academic landscape, offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and medical education programs, including 9 residency and 4 fellowship programs.

Chattanooga Area Attractions:

• Tennessee Aquarium
• Hunter Museum of American Art
• Creative Discovery Museum
• IMAX 3D Theater
• Chattanooga Choo Choo
• Chattanooga Zoo
• Rock City
• Ruby Falls
• Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra
• White Water Rafting
• Rock Climbing - Largest Indoor Facility - Mountain Climbing
• Hamilton Place Mall is TN's largest mall - 5 Regional Shopping Malls
• Chattanooga Look Outs AA Baseball Team (Cincinnati Reds affiliate)
• Two Professional Soccer Clubs: Chattanooga FC & Chattanooga Red Wolves
• 21 Golf Courses

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