Sleep Medicine Physician Assistant

The Neurology and Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive clinical care to patients with neurologic and sleep-related disorders. Working collaboratively with neurologists, sleep medicine physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams, this role supports diagnosis, treatment, and longitudinal management of patients in outpatient and inpatient settings, delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care.

• Evaluate and manage patients with neurologic conditions such as headache disorders, seizures, neuropathy, movement disorders, cognitive disorders, and multiple sclerosis, consistent with scope of practice
• Evaluate and manage patients with sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, hypersomnia, restless legs syndrome, and circadian rhythm disorders
• Perform comprehensive histories, neurologic examinations, and sleep assessments
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
• Interpret diagnostic studies such as EEGs, EMGs, neuroimaging, and sleep studies as appropriate
• Manage positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy and other sleep-related treatments
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and lifestyle modification
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, behavioral health, pulmonology, and other specialists
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
• Supervise or collaborate with clinical staff and learners as applicable
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current NP or PA certification and state licensure
• Eligibility for hospital credentialing and privileging
• DEA registration or eligibility
• Prior experience or specialized training in neurology or sleep medicine preferred

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of neurologic and sleep-related disorders
• Ability to manage chronic and complex conditions
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care

• Outpatient neurology and sleep clinics, hospital inpatient units, and sleep laboratories
• Schedule may include clinic hours, limited inpatient responsibilities, and/or on-call coverage depending on practice needs

• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
• Manual dexterity for examinations and clinical procedures
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and interpretation of diagnostic data

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