Job Summary
Job Description
Neurology Team just north of Boston, MA is seeking to hire a Physician Assistant to join their rapidly expanding movement and cognitive neurology service.
Highlights:
- Currently, the Movement program consists of 3 Physicians, with 2 APPs, and the Cognitive, Memory and Behavioral neurology program consists of 2 MDs, 3 APPs and 2 PhDs.
- We strive to ensure rapid access to a multidisciplinary team for our patients and to consistently provide superb care to even the most complex neurology patients in a collegial, collaborative and respectful environment.
- We work closely with Neuroradiology, Neurosurgery, Neuropsychology and Psychiatry to ensure that patients receive state of the art testing and treatments.
- We have one of the busiest Deep Brain Stimulation Programs in the Boston area.
- We are a Center of Excellence for PSP.
- We are also involved in multiple research trials in movement and cognitive patients.
- Advanced Practitioners hired for this position will function as independent practitioners under the guidance of a physician.
- The APP will be responsible for the follow up of movement and cognitive patients in the outpatient clinic.
- The APP will be trained in programming of deep brain stimulators.
- With experience there will be a role for the APPs to see new patients in movement and cognitive subspecialties.
- There is additional opportunity to train in outpatient procedures such as lumbar puncture, Botox administration and nerve blocks.
- Research and teaching opportunities are available if desired.
The successful candidate will:
- Receive formal training in the outpatient clinic
- Be dedicated to the delivery of outstanding care to patients and their families
- Have excellent interpersonal skills
- Have the ability to function semi-autonomously in the care of challenging patients
- Have enthusiasm for the teaching, learning, and quality improvement necessary for the successful building of the movement and cognitive programs
The Community:
Located approximately 15 miles north of Boston, this town is known for its blend of suburban living and commercial development. It features a diverse range of shopping options, including a large shopping mall and various retail centers, making it a convenient destination for residents and visitors alike. The town has also invested in recreational spaces, with parks and trails that encourage outdoor activities and community engagement.
Historically, the area was primarily agricultural, but over the years, it has transformed into a bustling hub for technology and business. With easy access to major highways and public transportation, it offers a strong sense of community while remaining well-connected to the greater Boston metropolitan area. This combination of amenities, commerce, and connectivity makes it an attractive place to live and work.