Stroke APP | Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
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Job Location:
Renton, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This role is within a well-established community-focused healthcare system serving the Renton area. The organization is recognized for delivering high-quality acute and inpatient care and maintains strong clinical ties with a reputable regional medical center (specific facility details intentionally withheld).
The stroke and neuroscience program provides comprehensive care for patients with acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke TIA and other neurological emergencies. The program emphasizes rapid assessment evidence-based treatment coordinated inpatient care and post-acute planning. Providers work in a highly collaborative environment alongside neurologists hospitalists nursing teams and rehabilitation services.
Position Summary
The organization is seeking a Stroke Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join its inpatient stroke and neurology team in the Renton WA region.
This full-time permanent position involves providing acute stroke care inpatient management and coordination of services throughout hospitalization. The APP will play a key role in stroke alerts daily rounding care transitions and quality initiatives within a well-supported team-based stroke program.
Fresh graduates and early-career APPs with strong interest in stroke care are encouraged to apply.
For more information or to apply please contact or call .
Essential Responsibilities
Participate in acute stroke evaluations including stroke alerts and rapid assessments
Assist with diagnosis treatment planning and inpatient management of stroke patients
Perform daily rounds and coordinate care with neurology hospitalist and nursing teams
Support thrombolytic and post-intervention care per established protocols
Educate patients and families on stroke diagnosis treatment and secondary prevention
Ensure accurate and timely documentation within the EMR
Participate in stroke quality metrics performance improvement and multidisciplinary meetings
Support safe discharge planning and coordination with rehabilitation services
Qualifications
Education:
Masters degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
Certification:
National certification as a PA or NP
Stroke neurology inpatient or critical care experience preferred
Licensure:
Eligible for Washington state licensure
Experience:
Prior stroke or inpatient neurology experience preferred
Open to motivated new graduates with strong clinical foundations
Skills:
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Compensation & Work Environment
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Supportive team-oriented inpatient environment
Access to advanced imaging stroke protocols and multidisciplinary support
Opportunities for continuing education stroke training and professional development
Stable organization with a strong commitment to patient-centered evidence-based care
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Vital Signs Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Pediatrics Experience
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Medicare
