STROKE CARE SPECIALIST
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Stroke Program at the University of Minnesota We are seeking two board-eligible/board-certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dynamic and growing team of specialist stroke APPs. These are two 1.0 FTE positions.Responsibilities Practice in both inpatient and ambulatory settings, with opportunities for independent practice in conjunction with 24-7 fellowship-trained physician specialist collaborators.Evaluate and treat stroke patients, focusing on emergent stroke interventions, diagnostic stroke evaluation, and secondary stroke prevention.Utilize telestroke to provide clinical care at remote partnering hospitals.Work day shifts with rotating weekends (1 in 4).Requirements Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or formal Adult Nurse Practitioner training program.Eligible or certified through NCCPA, ANCC, or AANP.Licensed or eligible to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Medical Practice (PAs) or MN APRN license or eligible to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through MN Board of Nursing (NP's).Able to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.Ability to work both independently and in teams, including those located at remote hospitals.Proficiency with using electronic medical records and chart documentation.Preferred Qualifications Previous stroke care experience or neurology training is preferred, but excellent candidates who are enthusiastic about neurology and stroke are encouraged to apply.Interest in teaching and education opportunities.Interest in local research, including the opportunity to present findings at local and national conferences.Desire to participate in and enroll patients in important clinical trials testing new stroke treatments.Competencies Recognition of a neurologic emergency.Expertise in differential diagnosis.Accurate NIHSS assessment in person and via telemedicine video call.Neuroimaging proficiency regarding neurologic emergencies such as stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, hydrocephalus.Collaborative stroke code management with members of stroke, endovascular, and emergency department teams.Working collaboratively in a team environment.What We Offer We are proud to offer a competitive salary and a market-leading benefits package to support our employees and their families. Our benefits package was recently recognized for its appealing and inclusive nature. Some highlights include:Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans.Best-in-industry 401K employer contribution.As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.CME reimbursement, concierge services, and a well-being allowance.Additional information on our benefits can be found here.About Our Community We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails.