Full Job Description
A prestigious nationwide healthcare organization providing service to a chain of nursing homes in Chicago Ridge, IL is looking to immediately hire a Neurology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with an active IL license to work collaboratively with their teams of neurologists and healthcare professionals at various nursing homes across the area of Chicago Ridge, IL providing comprehensive neurology care to patients. Your expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing neurology conditions will be pivotal in delivering high-quality patient-centered care. These centers offer a compensation package based on a combination of a base salary and the Relative Value Unit (RVU) system, with an average total compensation ranging from $90,000 to $120,000 per year and a benefits package.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive healthcare services and coordinate patient care
- Assessing and treating patients with neurology diseases and conditions
- Work closely with a team of healthcare professionals
- Assess, diagnose, and treat residents’ physical and mental well-being
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history reviews and physical examinations
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
- Develop accurate diagnoses and treatment plans
- Prescribe medications and administer treatments
- Provide counseling to residents and their families
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for seamless coordination of care
- Manage chronic conditions and monitor progress
- Make appropriate adjustments to care plans
- Commitment to person-centered care
- Create a safe and nurturing environment for elderly residents in the nursing home
Qualifications:
- 6 months experience in long-term care
- DEA License
- Active IL state license,
- Experience in neurology (1 year min.)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Job type:
- Part-Time.
Pay level:
- $90,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Malpractice insurance
Work location:
Onsite multiple nursing home locations in Chicago Ridge, IL