Neurology Epilepsy - Full Time NP/PA

Position Summary

Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) – Epilepsy Program

Department: 02240 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main – Neurology

Status: Full time

Hours per week: 40

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Pay Range: $51.05 - $76.60 per hour

Schedule:

• 65% Epilepsy Monitoring Unit – EMU
• 35% Outpatient clinic
• Call: May include irregular hours and/or call responsibilities
• Patient Population: Children and Adults

Schedule Details: Rotating schedule: two weeks (65%) in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and two weeks (35%) in the outpatient clinic. Includes support of intake clinics to improve access, reduce referral wait times, and accelerate patient entry into the epilepsy surgery program.

Essential Functions

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including neurologic evaluations
• Diagnose and manage epilepsy and seizure disorders in collaboration with neurology and neurosurgery teams
• Order, interpret, and manage diagnostic testing (EEG, imaging, labs)
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management
• Provide care in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and outpatient clinics
• Support intake clinics to improve referral access and reduce wait times
• Assist in evaluation and preparation of patients for epilepsy surgery
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, and self-management
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary, team-based care environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current NP or PA licensure in North Carolina (or eligibility)
• Current BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in neurology, epilepsy, or acute/inpatient care
• Experience working with both pediatric and adult populations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and patient communication skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Strong clinical judgment and procedural competency
• Exceptional organization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility to perform additional duties as needed

Work Environment

• Collaborative, team-based care model
• Professional, patient-focused environment
• Combination of inpatient and outpatient clinical settings
• Supports growth of epilepsy surgery and expanded access to specialty care

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on job duties
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Employer

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, a nationally recognized academic health system committed to clinical excellence, facilities research, and patient-centered care, offers this position.