Advanced Practice Provider - Neurology

Job Description

Shape the Next Generation of Neurosciences Care

AtlantiCare is advancing a modern, high‑impact Neurosciences Service Line designed to improve access, quality, and continuity of neurological care across southern New Jersey. As part of this growth, we are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our physician‑led, multidisciplinary neurology team.

This role offers the opportunity to be part of a transformative, team‑based approach to neurological care—supporting value‑based practice while helping build the foundation and care pathways that will define the next generation of neuroscience services

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider will play a key role in our outpatient neurology practice, supporting comprehensive neurological care within a physician‑led, team‑based model. This position emphasizes longitudinal management, follow‑up care, patient education, and care coordination in support of high‑value, patient‑centered neurological services.

The APP will function as an integrated member of the Neurosciences Service Line, collaborating with supervising neurologists, primary care providers, and interdisciplinary partners to improve access, continuity, and outcomes for patients with neurological disease.

Be part of an extraordinary moment in healthcare - help shape the future as AtlantiCare partners in the creation of a brand-new, 4-year Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine right here in Atlantic City, alongside the launch of the Stockton-AtlantiCare College of Community Health. As a physician at AtlantiCare, you have the opportunity to train and inspire the next generation of doctors and healthcare professionals, contribute to cutting‑edge research, and deliver compassionate care that transforms lives. This is your chance to leave a lasting impact on our community, advance medicine, and help build a legacy of innovation, excellence, and leadership in healthcare.

Core Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and focused neurological histories and physical examinations
• Manage stable and follow‑up patients under physician‑established care plans
• Monitor disease progression and identify changes requiring escalation to physician leadership
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing within scope and protocols
• Manage medications in collaboration with supervising physicians
• Provide patient and caregiver education, counseling, and shared decision‑making support
• Coordinate care with primary care, specialty services, therapy providers, and community resources
• Document and bill for services in accordance with AtlantiCare standards and regulatory requirements
• Participate in quality improvement, access initiatives, and care pathway development

Clinical Competency Framework

Advanced Practice Providers will participate in a structured onboarding and ongoing competency development framework designed to support safe, effective practice within a physician‑led neurology care model. AtlantiCare welcomes both experienced APPs and new graduates who bring a growth mindset, intellectual curiosity, and interest in neuroscience, recognizing that neurology is a complex field that requires deliberate development over time.

We are committed to providing mentorship, structured learning, and patience as APPs build clinical confidence and neurological expertise.

Foundational Neurology Practice

• Conducting comprehensive and focused patient assessments appropriate to neurology practice
• Applying screening and assessment tools within established care pathways
• Recognizing normal versus abnormal clinical findings and changes in patient status
• Supporting management of common outpatient neurological presentations under physician guidance

Clinical Evaluation & Diagnostic Support

• Appropriately ordering and reviewing diagnostic studies based on protocols and collaboration
• Demonstrating familiarity with common neurological tests and their clinical applications
• Identifying findings that warrant physician consultation or escalation

Team‑Based Care & Professional Growth

• Practicing within a structured, physician‑led collaborative model
• Participating in regular case review, mentorship, and care planning discussions
• Utilizing clear escalation pathways for complex or evolving clinical scenarios
• Demonstrating commitment to continuous learning and professional development in neuroscience

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full‑Time
• Hours: 40 hours/week
• Schedule: Monday‑Friday, structured clinic blocks
• Patient Population: Adults (18 years through end of life)

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Licensure & Certification

• Current (or eligible) New Jersey licensure as APRN or PA
• National certification appropriate to role
• BLS certification
• DEA eligibility

Support for neurology‑specific certification and ongoing professional development provided.

Why AtlantiCare

Physician‑led, collaborative neuroscience practice model

Clear scope and governance aligned with national neurology standards

Opportunity to specialize in cognitive & behavioral neurology

Focus on access expansion, continuity, and patient‑centered care

A system investing in the future of neurosciences care delivery

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness Programs to help you thrive
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness Programs to help you thrive
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Pay Transparency

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to 'Pay Transparency Law' in impacted states, which mandate employers to list salary ranges in job advertisements and promotions.

AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer