UVA Health
Advanced Practice Provider Fellow (NP/PA/APP) - Neurosciences
UVA Health, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Advanced Practice Provider Fellow (NP/PA/APP) - Neurosciences
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Advanced Practice Provider Fellow (NP/PA/APP) - Neurosciences
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UVA Health .
Program Overview Although this program is an outpatient-focused track, APP Fellows will rotate briefly throughout key inpatient environments within UVA Medical Center such as general neurology consult service, the
Neurointensive Care Unit , inpatient stroke service, and others to enhance the global understanding of acute neurologic disorders. Fellows are required to take a patient load under the guidance and supervision of a designated preceptor, increasing their patient load and level of responsibility throughout the program as determined by their competency and overall clinical development. Fellows are evaluated on their clinical performance and competencies after each rotation.
Schedule & Hours
Full-time clinical schedule aligned with designated preceptors within each rotation, plus a didactic day every Friday.
Average 40–60 hours per week, including preparation, reading, and professional development curriculum requirements.
Neuroscience fellows will work a Monday through Friday schedule.
Important Dates & Details
Application closure: March 9, 2026
Interview notifications: week of March 16, 2026
Initial virtual interviews: weeks of April 6th and 13th, approximately 1 hour each.
Final decisions: no later than May 8, 2026
Program start date: October 26, 2026
Application Instructions
Complete a Job Application in WorkDay and a Supplemental Application. Full details: https://virginia.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8CDNx27eMInHK8S
Submit the online application form in WorkDay, along with all required supplemental documents, by the deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed.
Email questions to: appfellowship@uvahealth.org
Eligibility & Licensure
Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant.
Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.
Current BLS certification required. ACLS certification required for critical care only.
Clinical & Didactic Curriculum APP Fellows engage in a robust structured didactic curriculum including weekly protected lectures, high-fidelity simulation sessions, procedural skills labs, case-based discussions, morbidity & mortality reviews, grand rounds, and other educational activities. Fellows also complete scholarly projects, including an evidence-based practice initiative and/or quality improvement project with presentation.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive neuroscience care across the continuum, including ambulatory/outpatient settings (epilepsy, stroke, movement disorders, headache, neuromuscular, neuro-oncology, general neurology clinics).
Perform focused neurological history and physical examinations, including mental status, cranial nerve, motor, sensory, coordination, gait, and reflex assessments.
Accurately document findings in the electronic health record, highlighting pertinent positives, negatives, progressive changes, and red-flag symptoms.
Order and interpret diagnostic studies relevant to neurosciences, including laboratory tests, neuroimaging (CT, MRI, EMG, EEG, etc).
Formulate differential diagnoses and definitive neurologic diagnoses using advanced clinical reasoning grounded in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and evidence-based guidelines.
Develop and implement individualized evidence-based treatment plans tailored to inpatient acute management and ambulatory chronic disease management, including titration and monitoring of disease-modifying therapies.
Prescribe and manage pharmacologic interventions (e.g., anti-seizure medications, thrombolytics/antiplatelets, disease-modifying therapies for MS, Parkinson’s regimens, migraine prophylaxis, immunomodulators, etc.) and non-pharmacologic interventions (lifestyle modification, physical/occupational/speech therapy referrals, botulinum toxin injections, etc).
Initiate timely specialty consultations and multidisciplinary referrals (neurosurgery, neuro-ophthalmology, neuropsychology, palliative care, epilepsy monitoring unit, rehabilitation services) and coordinate transitions between inpatient and ambulatory care settings.
Serve as an expert consultant in neurosciences for inpatient services, emergency department, and outpatient primary care providers.
Maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information in accordance with HIPAA and institutional policy.
Leadership & Professional Development
Serve as an exemplary professional role model, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and clinical excellence.
Advocate for the expanded role and value of Advanced Practice Providers through patient/family education, professional presentations, community outreach, and participation in hospital committees or professional organizations.
Assume progressive leadership responsibilities within the fellowship, including leading quality-improvement efforts, presenting in formal educational sessions, and representing the APP group in departmental initiatives.
Meet or exceed all defined clinical & leadership competency milestones by the conclusion of the fellowship year, evaluated through multisource feedback, portfolio review, and direct observation.
Minimum Requirements
Master’s Degree as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant).
Less than 1 year of experience in desired specialty.
License or license eligible as an Advanced Practice Provider in Virginia.
Must maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Medical Center, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and the appropriate certifying bodies.
Must be enrolled with all payers through Delegated Credentialing and can participate in Medicaid and Medicare for billing.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Savings Plans and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Advanced Practice Provider Fellow (NP/PA/APP) - Neurosciences
role at
UVA Health .
Program Overview Although this program is an outpatient-focused track, APP Fellows will rotate briefly throughout key inpatient environments within UVA Medical Center such as general neurology consult service, the
Neurointensive Care Unit , inpatient stroke service, and others to enhance the global understanding of acute neurologic disorders. Fellows are required to take a patient load under the guidance and supervision of a designated preceptor, increasing their patient load and level of responsibility throughout the program as determined by their competency and overall clinical development. Fellows are evaluated on their clinical performance and competencies after each rotation.
Schedule & Hours
Full-time clinical schedule aligned with designated preceptors within each rotation, plus a didactic day every Friday.
Average 40–60 hours per week, including preparation, reading, and professional development curriculum requirements.
Neuroscience fellows will work a Monday through Friday schedule.
Important Dates & Details
Application closure: March 9, 2026
Interview notifications: week of March 16, 2026
Initial virtual interviews: weeks of April 6th and 13th, approximately 1 hour each.
Final decisions: no later than May 8, 2026
Program start date: October 26, 2026
Application Instructions
Complete a Job Application in WorkDay and a Supplemental Application. Full details: https://virginia.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8CDNx27eMInHK8S
Submit the online application form in WorkDay, along with all required supplemental documents, by the deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed.
Email questions to: appfellowship@uvahealth.org
Eligibility & Licensure
Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant.
Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.
Current BLS certification required. ACLS certification required for critical care only.
Clinical & Didactic Curriculum APP Fellows engage in a robust structured didactic curriculum including weekly protected lectures, high-fidelity simulation sessions, procedural skills labs, case-based discussions, morbidity & mortality reviews, grand rounds, and other educational activities. Fellows also complete scholarly projects, including an evidence-based practice initiative and/or quality improvement project with presentation.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive neuroscience care across the continuum, including ambulatory/outpatient settings (epilepsy, stroke, movement disorders, headache, neuromuscular, neuro-oncology, general neurology clinics).
Perform focused neurological history and physical examinations, including mental status, cranial nerve, motor, sensory, coordination, gait, and reflex assessments.
Accurately document findings in the electronic health record, highlighting pertinent positives, negatives, progressive changes, and red-flag symptoms.
Order and interpret diagnostic studies relevant to neurosciences, including laboratory tests, neuroimaging (CT, MRI, EMG, EEG, etc).
Formulate differential diagnoses and definitive neurologic diagnoses using advanced clinical reasoning grounded in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and evidence-based guidelines.
Develop and implement individualized evidence-based treatment plans tailored to inpatient acute management and ambulatory chronic disease management, including titration and monitoring of disease-modifying therapies.
Prescribe and manage pharmacologic interventions (e.g., anti-seizure medications, thrombolytics/antiplatelets, disease-modifying therapies for MS, Parkinson’s regimens, migraine prophylaxis, immunomodulators, etc.) and non-pharmacologic interventions (lifestyle modification, physical/occupational/speech therapy referrals, botulinum toxin injections, etc).
Initiate timely specialty consultations and multidisciplinary referrals (neurosurgery, neuro-ophthalmology, neuropsychology, palliative care, epilepsy monitoring unit, rehabilitation services) and coordinate transitions between inpatient and ambulatory care settings.
Serve as an expert consultant in neurosciences for inpatient services, emergency department, and outpatient primary care providers.
Maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information in accordance with HIPAA and institutional policy.
Leadership & Professional Development
Serve as an exemplary professional role model, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and clinical excellence.
Advocate for the expanded role and value of Advanced Practice Providers through patient/family education, professional presentations, community outreach, and participation in hospital committees or professional organizations.
Assume progressive leadership responsibilities within the fellowship, including leading quality-improvement efforts, presenting in formal educational sessions, and representing the APP group in departmental initiatives.
Meet or exceed all defined clinical & leadership competency milestones by the conclusion of the fellowship year, evaluated through multisource feedback, portfolio review, and direct observation.
Minimum Requirements
Master’s Degree as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant).
Less than 1 year of experience in desired specialty.
License or license eligible as an Advanced Practice Provider in Virginia.
Must maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Medical Center, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and the appropriate certifying bodies.
Must be enrolled with all payers through Delegated Credentialing and can participate in Medicaid and Medicare for billing.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Savings Plans and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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