• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $135,000 - $145,000

Position Summary

The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center in the Department of Neurology at Columbia University is seeking a Nurse Practitioner II to join its outpatient multi-disciplinary clinical practice. The practice serves patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, primary lateral sclerosis, Kennedy’s disease and related motor neuron diseases.

The Nurse Practitioner II will work with the attending physicians and multidisciplinary care team members (comprised of physical, occupational, speech, respiratory therapists, dieticians, social workers, genetic counselors and nurses) to care for patients with these disorders. The Nurse Practitioner II will be expected to ramp up their own panel of patients over the course of the first year. Education and training in general and subspecialty neurological care, including procedures, will be provided as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient care including independent management of established patients by history and physical exam, reviewing and interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating an impression and plan including education, medication management, ordering follow up tests, and making referrals to other specialties as necessary. 
• Oversee other clinical team members in supporting the coordination and provision of several common procedures needed by patients with ALS, including gastrostomy and lumbar puncture for genetic therapy administration. 
• Assist with prescription renewals, some prior authorizations, disability paperwork, patient phone calls and referral triage. This will include cross-coverage with other NPs/MDs during vacations. 
• Inpatient consultations and care may occur as needed.
• Document, code, and bill as appropriate.
• Other related duties as requested/required

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus 5 years of experience.
• New York State NP and RN license
• Able to meet New York-Presbyterian Hospital credentialing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an academic outpatient setting is beneficial
• Neurological training and experience is beneficial.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.