
Advanced Practitioner (PA, NP, CNS) - Neurology | Unity Health Network - Ohio
Registered Nurse, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Unity Health Network, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist) to join the Department of Neurology & Neuroscience in Akron, OH.
Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities
Outpatient neurology (with minimal call and light rounding)
Comprehensive Neuroscience Center located in West Akron, OH
Large referring base with backing through the Optum Centers of Excellence network
Full-Time (1.0 FTE) working 5 days per week (40 hours)
Growth, Leadership, and Teaching opportunities when timing aligns
Practice would consist of 6-8 clinicians (Physicians and Advanced Practitioners)
Ancillary services include Sleep, Neuro Diagnostics, Infusion, and Neuro Psych
Team-based approach to best patient outcomes through value-based care
Orders lab studies and imaging when indicated. Identifies differential diagnosis and assesses severity of patient's illness and establishes need/time for patient evaluation
Consults with other health team members regarding proposed treatment guidelines as necessary - Implements plan in safe and effective manner. Utilizes sound judgment in the establishment of priorities in patient's care and management. Records visit in concise, clear, logical manner. Evaluates effectiveness of implemented plan.
Develops and provides educational materials and/or programs to patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in nursing from an accredited university or program
Current, state license to practice in Ohio, or ability to obtain prior to start
Certified as a Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC/AANP, or ability to obtain
DEA license for Ohio, or willing to obtain prior to start
BLS certification (minimally) required
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in nursing care or relevant medical care
Preferred Qualifications
At least 1-3 + years of experience as an Advanced Practitioner within Neurology
Experience working within a team-based model of care (collaborative)
Fluency and adaptability in EMR systems & technology
Experience in Neuro, Sleep Medicine, and/or Movement Disorders, etc.
Comfortability making decisions, creating care plans, and designating responsibilities
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
Competitive Compensation with Full-Time Benefits options (to be selected annually)
ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan), Optum Credit Union, Partnership Track
401K: Robust Retirement Package (including employer funded contributions)
Dedicated CME time and allowance as well as Paid Time Off (PTO) based on FTE
Holiday time-off including a personal day of your choice
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities
Outpatient neurology (with minimal call and light rounding)
Comprehensive Neuroscience Center located in West Akron, OH
Large referring base with backing through the Optum Centers of Excellence network
Full-Time (1.0 FTE) working 5 days per week (40 hours)
Growth, Leadership, and Teaching opportunities when timing aligns
Practice would consist of 6-8 clinicians (Physicians and Advanced Practitioners)
Ancillary services include Sleep, Neuro Diagnostics, Infusion, and Neuro Psych
Team-based approach to best patient outcomes through value-based care
Orders lab studies and imaging when indicated. Identifies differential diagnosis and assesses severity of patient's illness and establishes need/time for patient evaluation
Consults with other health team members regarding proposed treatment guidelines as necessary - Implements plan in safe and effective manner. Utilizes sound judgment in the establishment of priorities in patient's care and management. Records visit in concise, clear, logical manner. Evaluates effectiveness of implemented plan.
Develops and provides educational materials and/or programs to patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in nursing from an accredited university or program
Current, state license to practice in Ohio, or ability to obtain prior to start
Certified as a Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC/AANP, or ability to obtain
DEA license for Ohio, or willing to obtain prior to start
BLS certification (minimally) required
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in nursing care or relevant medical care
Preferred Qualifications
At least 1-3 + years of experience as an Advanced Practitioner within Neurology
Experience working within a team-based model of care (collaborative)
Fluency and adaptability in EMR systems & technology
Experience in Neuro, Sleep Medicine, and/or Movement Disorders, etc.
Comfortability making decisions, creating care plans, and designating responsibilities
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
Competitive Compensation with Full-Time Benefits options (to be selected annually)
ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan), Optum Credit Union, Partnership Track
401K: Robust Retirement Package (including employer funded contributions)
Dedicated CME time and allowance as well as Paid Time Off (PTO) based on FTE
Holiday time-off including a personal day of your choice
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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