Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) – Inpatient Neuroscience
Ellis Medicine| Schenectady, New York
Ellis Medicine is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Inpatient Neuroscience Team at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York.
At Ellis Medicine, our mission is to provide exceptional and compassionate patient care, improve the health of the communities we serve, and advance excellence through clinical innovation, quality, and collaboration. As a leading healthcare system in New York’s Capital Region, Ellis Medicine is committed to delivering patient-centered care while fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and development.
This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a highly respected neuroscience program providing comprehensive inpatient care for patients with a wide range of neurological and neurosurgical conditions. Whether you are an experienced advanced practitioner or a recent graduate with an interest in neuroscience, you will benefit from strong physician support, a collaborative interdisciplinary team, and a dynamic learning environment.
Position Highlights
- Full-time inpatient neuroscience position
- 7-on/7-off daytime schedule
- Inpatient responsibilities only
- Join a nationally recognized neuroscience program
- Collaborative team of neurologists, neurosurgeons, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals
- Excellent training and mentorship opportunities
- New graduates encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Admit patients requiring neurology and neurosurgery services
- Coordinate and facilitate patient discharges
- Provide diagnostic and ongoing inpatient care under physician supervision
- Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
- Perform procedures including lumbar punctures and lumbar drain insertions
- Participate in developing and implementing individualized patient care plans
- Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation
Qualifications
- Current New York State Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
- Board Certification required
- DEA registration required
- Interest or experience in neuroscience preferred
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary: $136,203 – $152,547, based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits that start DAY ONE!
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
The posted salary range reflects the starting range of total compensation and does not include productivity incentives, quality or performance bonuses, extra shift incentives, or other forms of compensation that may apply.
About Ellis Medicine
Ellis Medicine is a community-based health system serving patients throughout Schenectady County and the greater Capital Region. Ellis Hospital is a 438-bed teaching hospital recognized for its comprehensive clinical services, including neuroscience, cardiac care, emergency medicine, cancer treatment, surgery, and behavioral health. The organization is known for its patient-focused approach, commitment to quality, and dedication to advancing healthcare in the communities it serves.
About Schenectady & New York's Capital Region
Located in the heart of New York's Capital Region, Schenectady offers the ideal blend of professional opportunity, affordability, and quality of life. The city has undergone significant revitalization, featuring a vibrant downtown district with award-winning restaurants, entertainment venues, the historic Proctors Theater, and scenic Mohawk River waterfront access.
The Capital Region—encompassing Schenectady, Albany, Troy, and Saratoga Springs—is one of the Northeast's most desirable places to live and work. Residents enjoy:
- Affordable housing and a lower cost of living than many major Northeast metropolitan areas
- Excellent public and private school options
- Easy access to outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, boating, golf, and cycling
- Proximity to the Adirondack Mountains, Lake George, the Catskills, and the Berkshires
- A thriving arts, culture, and dining scene
- Convenient travel to New York City, Boston, and Montreal
Whether you're seeking career growth, outdoor adventure, excellent schools, or a family-friendly community, Schenectady and the Capital Region offer an exceptional place to build both your career and your life.
Join Ellis Medicine and become part of a collaborative neuroscience team dedicated to providing outstanding care to patients throughout the Capital Region.
Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will prohibit, discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, domestic violence victim status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law violates federal, state and, where applicable, local laws , reproductive health decisions or source of payment, consistent with applicable legislation and to comply with the laws pertaining thereto.
