Nurse Practitioner

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Department of Neurology at Columbia University is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the department's outpatient general neurology clinical practice. The practice serves patients with a variety of disorders including headache / migraine, vestibular disorders, MS, neuromuscular disorders, dementia, movement disorders, stroke, epilepsy, and others neurological concerns.

The Nurse Practitioner will work with the attending physicians in the group and be expected to ramp up his / her own schedule of patients over the course of the first year. Education and training in general and subspecialty neurological care will be provided as necessary.

This position will involve working at a new, large multi-specialty medical practice in Westchester White Plains, adjacent to New York City.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will primarily be responsible for :

• Outpatient care including independently managing established patients by history and physical exam, reviewing and interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating an impression and plan including education, medication management, ordering follow up tests, making referrals to other specialties as necessary.
• Assist with prescription renewals, prior authorizations, disability paperwork, and returning phone calls. This will include cross-coverage with other NPs / MDs during vacations
• Inpatient evaluation and care may occur as needed.
• Document, code, and bill as appropriate.
• Other related duties as requested / required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus 5 years of experience.
• New York State NP and RN license
• Able to meet New York-Presbyterian Hospital credentialing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an academic outpatient setting is beneficial
• Neurological training and experience is beneficial.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Required

Preferred

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