Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Neuroscience Center (Multiple Sclerosis)

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (Outpatient) is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care and treatment to patients under the supervision of a physician. This role includes performing physical examinations, implementing preventive health measures, developing treatment plans, and evaluating patient responses to medical and nursing interventions in accordance with established guidelines. Key Responsibilities Patient Care Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in an outpatient neurology setting Perform assessments, physical examinations, and preventive health measures Respond promptly to patient calls and messages, ensuring same-day completion Document encounters accurately and maintain complete patient and business records Identify and report suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with policy Recognize medical emergencies and respond appropriately per organizational procedures Coordinate and periodically review plans of care to ensure continuous quality improvement Compliance & Professional Practice Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements Ensure confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA standards Maintain required continuing education to ensure ongoing clinical competence Professionalism & Team Leadership Demonstrate professional accountability and commitment to guest relations and core values Provide leadership and support to clinical staff Communicate effectively with clinic leadership, escalate issues as needed, and propose solutions Safety & Infection Control Support compliance with safety, environmental, infection control, and quality standards Implement standard and transmission-based precautions per policy Perform hand hygiene and maintain a clean, safe clinical environment Report safety hazards or concerns to clinic leadership Collaboration Participate in hiring, disciplinary, and termination decisions for clinical staff as appropriate Attend daily huddles, staff meetings, and provider meetings Engage in continuous performance improvement initiatives Education Qualifications Master’s Degree from an approved Nurse Practitioner program, or Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program (MS-PAS) Licenses & Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association RN License – Louisiana State Board of Nursing (NP candidates) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – Louisiana State Board of Nursing or Physician Assistant License – Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners NCCPA Certification (Physician Assistant candidates) Skills & Abilities Strong clinical and medical assessment skills Proficiency with computer systems and electronic medical records Working knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding Excellent communication, interpersonal, and guest relations skills Why Join University Medical Center New Orleans? Be part of Louisiana’s academic medical center and a key member of LCMC Health Work in a specialized neuroscience practice with a focus on Multiple Sclerosis care Collaborate with a multidisciplinary neurology team Enjoy a weekday-only schedule (Monday–Friday) promoting work-life balance WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary About University Medical Center University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research. Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States. About LCMC Health One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.