Neurology and Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
Position Summary
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
Skills and Competencies
- 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
Work Environment
- 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
Physical Requirements
- 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