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Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology Ltd. Advanced Practice Provider- PA or NP in Edina, Minnesota
Provides patient care and (new and recheck visits) and maintains patient documentation. *Performs and/or updates thorough histories. *Performs and/or updates thorough physical exam. *Order/coordinate neurodiagnostic testing. *Triages patient phone calls: discusses test results and follow up with patients. *Presents patient to physician in concise, complete, and thorough manner. *Documents in a timely manner patient visits and notes in a standard format, emphasizing completeness, thoroughness and reflected formulation of diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, patient education and follow-up. Provides patient/family education and follow up. *Organizes relevant educational materials from available sources and generates materials for patients/families. *Presents and reviews materials with patients in a timely, concerned, thorough, understandable, and empathetic manner. *Follow-ups with patients and their families to assure understanding and retention of material. Provide supplementary materials, as necessary. *Facilitates family conferences. Other duties may be assigned, such as inpatient evaluation or other program development. Education and Experience: *Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program. *Certification and licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. *Prefer experience in general neurology or internal medicine. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: *Strong organizational skills. *Ability to relate to and engender confidence among patients, staff and physicians. *Ability and desire to be self-directed in performance of duties and self-educating in areas of deficiency, without need for continuous direct supervision. *Congenial demeanor with excellent interpersonal communication skills in person and over the telephone. *Ability to analyze clinical situations, draw appropriate conclusions and institute appropriate measures with good reasoning and problem-solving abilities, and acute intellect. *Ability to work in a stressful environment without impairment of functions or judgment. *Physical ability to assist patients through an examination. *Patient centered, strong customer service orientation. *Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines and troubleshoot and resolve problems. *Ability to work independently, exhibit mature judgment and make sound decisions. *Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost judgment and discretion. *Proficiency with MS Office and electronic health record. MCN is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.