Neurology Physician Assistant

Full Job Description

Position: Neurology Physician Assistant

Schedule: Full-Time

Location: VHC Health

VHC Health is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in Neurology to join our dynamic team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to provide high quality, comprehensive care to patients with neurological conditions, as an integral member of a high performing team. This role is predominantly an office-based position, to support our Interventional Neurology team, to see office consults, hospital follow-ups, and to help round on Inpatients before or after their procedure. It is a midweek, Monday-Friday role during normal business hours of 8am-5pm with no call coverage requirements. The PA will work collaboratively with our Neurology, Interventional Neurology, Epilepsy, and Migraine teams as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and manage neurological conditions, striving to optimize patient outcomes, improve quality of life, and provide the best patient care experience in our area.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough neurological assessments of patients, including physical examinations, detailed medical history reviews, and appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Approximately 70% office-based and 30% Inpatient, primarily working with our Interventional Neurologist.
• The number of patients seen by the Physician Assistant will vary on a daily basis
• We estimate that he / she will see between ten and twenty patients per day
• The Physician Assistant may be responsible for initial history and physical examinations, admissions orders, progress notes, medical orders, transfer orders to various units and consultation with other health care members
• Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner, utilizing electronic medical records systems.
• Stay current with advancements in neurology through continuous learning, attending conferences, and staying abreast of relevant research and best practices.
• Adhere to legal and ethical standards of practice, maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with all applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in VA.
• Certification as a PA (NCCPA or equivalent) with a preference for specialization or focus in Neurology.
• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Physician Assistant in Neurology (preferred).
• Strong clinical expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide range of neurological conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records systems, with EPIC experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

WHY US?

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums, a pension plan and 401(k), life insurance, and paid leave
• Our primary care practices are state of the art and fully equipped to provide an excellent clinical excellence.
• As a hospital-employed physician, you will have the full support of the administration and support services (i.e., finance/billing, marketing, etc.)
• Administration understands that keeping the patient load reasonable for its physicians is essential to realizing the full benefits of our team based approach to care. NPs are members of the care team and assist the physicians with providing excellent care to our patients while maintain a work life balance.
• Our outstanding medical staff includes the full gamut of subspecialty consultants. Hospitalists and OB Hospitalists are employed physicians and work closely with the primary care teams to provide inpatient care for our patients.
• Fast growing health system. Opening a $250 million new outpatient pavilion in 2023.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Recognized as a top hospital in both Virginia and Washington, DC in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 “Best Hospital” rankings. VHC Health is proud to be ranked second in Northern Virginia, 4th in the Washington, DC metro region, and 5th in the Commonwealth of Virginia out of 121 hospitals ranked.
• Received a top ranking in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals for the fourth year in a row. Ranking more than 2,800 hospitals in 28 countries, VHC Health came in at the top 3% of hospitals in the U.S.
• U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital in 11 procedural areas and 2 adults specialties (prior year VHC had 8 procedural areas and no specialties ranked).
• Received a ‘High Performing” designation in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 list of maternity hospitals across the United States. This survey ranked the leading hospitals in the United States, over 680 in total, and was based on factors most important to parents when choosing the hospital to deliver their baby.
• Awarded an ‘A’ for the fall 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade rating. This is VHC Health’s 21st consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade, making it one of 30 hospitals in the nation and only 6 in Virginia to have reached this status.
• Received the CHIME Most Wired Recognition for 2023 as a certified level 9 for acute and ambulatory services, marking another consecutive survey year recognized.
• Named a best hospital for billing ethics by Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group. This is the first-ever Leapfrog Best Hospitals ranking to help patients make educated decisions about which institutions are best for the money.
• Achieved the Healthgrades 2022 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. VHC Health is the only hospital in the Washington, DC region and in the state of Virginia that has received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for 11 consecutive years.
• Named a 2023 Best Cancer Hospital by Newsweek, one of 175 hospitals and just 3 in the Washington, DC metro region to be included in the rankings.
• Recognized as a High Performer in the prestigious Association for Healthcare Philanthropy’s (AHP) 2023 Report on Giving. The AHP recognized less than 50 organizations across North America with the High Performer status in 2023.
• Received the NCDR Chest Pain/MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award.
• Recognized by the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospital in ten categories: bariatric surgery, obstetrics, heart care, minimally invasive surgery, orthopedics, cancer care, comprehensive breast care, women’s services, mammogram and patient experience. This award is graded based on the best publicly available information, patient surveys and accreditation information. In each award category, VHC Health ranked in the top 6% of hospitals or higher.
• Selected by the Washington Commanders as their official women’s health partner.

OUR COMMUNITY

• Northern Virginia, (in our view) is the best place to live near D.C., with very close access to the country’s centers of influence and excellence, its greatest historical sites, amazing culture, active nightlife and concerts, a thriving wine region, seven professional sports teams, and a mild four-season climate with year-round kayaking, biking, and hiking – there is no better place to live, work, play, and enjoy life.
• Exceptional education with some of the best public and private schools in the nation and access to 60+ colleges and universities. Northern Virginia is the most educated region in the country and is hands down one of the best places to live, work, and play in the country.
• Arlington County offers outstanding schools – about 94 percent of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend college.
• Arlington is home to the Pentagon, the Arlington National Cemetery and multiple other Federal and state agencies.
• Arlington Virginia offers unparalleled public transportation including direct metro and other commuter outlets to all over the region.
• From anywhere in Arlington County, there are two major airports within 30 minutes or less reach, which offer direct flights to 109 domestic and 60 international destinations.
• Amazon’s HQ2 is under development in Arlington as well, creating 5 million square feet of office space and promising the potential for up to 25,000 jobs in the region.
• Northern Virginia is home to more than 100 U.S. and global corporate headquarters, including the 6th highest number of Fortune 500 companies.
• Northern Virginia is one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in the United States.
• Northern Virginia has many recreational and community amenities including: over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, approximately 14 community centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8 libraries, and 652+ restaurants.
• Arlington Virginia is just minutes to the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums, Tyson’s Corner shopping, Wolftrap National Park for the Performing Arts.
• Within about one hour of Arlington Virginia are countless other amazing newer and historic destinations including Mount Vernon (George Washington’s Home), the Udvar-Hazy Center & National Air and Space Museum, Luray Caverns, the Shenandoah mountains, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, historic Fredericksburg Virginia, and multiple historic and cultural treasures of the District of Columbia and Maryland.
• Wherever you chose to live in Northern Virginia, you will have little problem in finding a location and activities and variety of activities you enjoy most.

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.

HOW TO APPLY?

Interested and qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and copy of their CV to Andrea Bell, Director of Physician Services Recruitment at [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $130,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Arlington, VA (Arlington County): Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person