Neurology - PDCMDC (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner)

Summary The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders in a specialized outpatient clinic. This role includes conducting new and follow-up patient evaluations, managing medications, coordinating multidisciplinary care, responding to clinical inquiries, participating in outreach and educational initiatives, and supporting clinical research. The ideal candidate is collaborative, compassionate, and committed to delivering high-quality care while working closely with physicians, fellows, and an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Job Duties Learn about movement disorders through and other sources, including publications, books, etc. Participate in the outpatient practice of the PDCMDC by providing a full spectrum of clinical services including new and follow-up visits, supportive (palliative) care clinic, pre-DBS evaluations, DBS programing, and help organize DBS consensus meetings (schedule to be determined in consultation with Dr. Jankovic and the other PDCMDC faculty). Function similarly to fellows (see "Fellowship Handbook") by providing patient care, including handling EPIC inbox, prescriptions, videotaping patients, letters of medical necessity, peer-to-peer meetings, and communicating with patients via MyChart or other means (in consultation with the patient's attendings). Attend/participate in meetings at the PDCMDC. Enroll as an allied health professional at BCM-affiliated institutions including (but not limited to) Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. Perform research functions as requested by Dr. Jankovic or other PDCMDC faculty and Rory Mahabir, research manager. Minimum Qualifications For Nurse Practitioners: Master's degree in Nursing. Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN), and acute care certification (CPNP-AC). For Physician Assistants: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation. Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baylor College of Medicine