Neurology Epilepsy - Full Time NP/PA

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist - Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC. Full time, 40 hours per week. Rotating schedule: two weeks (65%) in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and two weeks (35%) in the outpatient clinic. Includes support of intake clinics to improve access, reduce referral wait times, and help accelerate patient entry into the epilepsy surgery program. Patient Population: Children and Adults. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a nationally recognized academic health system committed to clinical excellence, research, and patient-centered care. Our Epilepsy Program is focused on innovation, access, and advancing surgical and medical treatment for seizure disorders.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including neurologic evaluations; Diagnose and manage epilepsy and seizure disorders in collaboration with neurology and neurosurgery teams; Order, interpret, and manage diagnostic testing (EEG, imaging, labs); Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management; Provide care in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and outpatient clinics; Support intake clinics to improve referral access and reduce wait times; Assist in evaluation and preparation of patients for epilepsy surgery; Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, and self-management; Maintain accurate and timely documentation; Collaborate in a multidisciplinary, team-based care environment

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program; Current NP or PA licensure in North Carolina (or eligibility); Current BLS certification; Strong interpersonal and patient communication skills; Excellent verbal and written communication abilities; Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment; Strong clinical judgment and procedural competency; Exceptional organization and time management skills; Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team; Flexibility to perform additional duties as needed

Nice to have

Experience in neurology, epilepsy, or acute/inpatient care; Experience working with both pediatric and adult populations

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program