NP/ PA Neurology Fellowship

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

Fellowship opportunity available for PAs and NPs.  Participate in a 12-month intense training program in Inpatient and Outpatient Neurology consisting of patient care in General Neurology, various sub-specialty clinics including Epilepsy, Headache, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromuscular Disease, and Stroke, and elective off-service rotations in Neurosurgery, Hospitalist Service, and Pediatric Neurology, as well as a simulation lab training. The applicant must be a licensed PA or NP by the start of the fellowship in January 2024. On service and Off service rotation shifts, any day, primarily day shift.

The APPF demonstrates knowledge and competency of core skills related to emergency medicine that serves as a basis for continued growth and progression of skills and pace. The candidate must pass monthly core competency assessments, participate in lecture and ground rounds, be proficient in simulation lab exercises and demonstrate patient care skills commiserate with working in a Level 1 Trauma Center. The APPF role is applicable for a 12 month period.

The Advanced Practice Provider Fellow (APPF) serves as a member of a collaborative health team made up of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, technicians and various support personnel. Under general physician supervision, provides quality service in a caring and professional manner, actively supporting team efforts to ensure cost effectiveness and service excellence.

What We Require:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program or Nurse Practitioner Program required.

Experience: Clinical experience appropriate to specific practice/ department preferred.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Current Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioner license (PA) required. DEA licensure required. AHA BLS, ACLS certification required. PALS required within 6 months of Fellowship training.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Meets credentialing requirements. Qualifies for malpractice insurance and is accepted by Carilion Clinic’s malpractice insurance carrier. Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers. Maintains open and supportive communications between all department members and other employees, patients and their family members. Commitment to continued professional development. 

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.