Nurse Practitioner Movement Disorders and Neurology

The Pacific Movement Disorders Center at Providence Little Company of Mary in Torrance is seeking a full-time nurse practitioner to be an integral member of our program.

We are an advanced care center of excellence in movement disorders that provides neurological and neurosurgical care to patients with Parkinsons disease, atypical parkinsonism, tremor and other movement disorders.

Under director of the physician, job duties may include :

• See patients in clinic follow up and perform neurological exams in conjunction with our movement disorders neurologist.
• Be a bridge between our neurology and neurosurgical program and perform clinical testing during intra-op DBS surgery or MRI focused ultrasound procedures.
• Perform typical practice procedures such as DBS programming, diagnostic skin biopsy, infusion therapy management, and botulinum toxin reconstitution and management. (Candidate will be trained and mentored if no prior experience).
• Oversee the scheduling of patients and help in the general management of inbox queries, refills, referrals, prior authorizations and needed patient related paperwork.
• Participate in patient and caregiver education and support programs.
• Attend and contribute at team meetings.
• Be a part of any ongoing clinical research trials (will train if needed)
• Other related duties as assigned by the team physicians and management

Position Details :

Where Youll Work

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance has a 50-year legacy of excellence in this coastal south Los Angeles suburb and is one of six hospitals Providence operates in Southern California. Winner of Truven Health Analytics "100 Top Hospitals" award three years in a row, Little Company of Mary offers cutting-edge technology and therapies in cardiac and surgical care, all in a state-of-the-art facility just 2 miles from the beach.

Where Youll Live

Nestled in the South Bay area 25 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles, Torrance is a diverse city with local eateries, outdoor parks, family-friendly neighborhoods and thriving high-tech industry. It is known for its hub of authentic Asian restaurants and supermarkets and easy access to cultural and sports venues. Torrance and the nearby Palos Verdes Peninsula are home to some of the best coastal golf courses and beaches in southern California.

Who Youll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers / employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence : One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

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Equal Opportunity Employer including disability / veteran

Job ID Number : 29950