Lutheran Health Network, Medical Group, in Warsaw, Indiana is seeking Neurology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to join our established Neurology practice.  Primary care to patients includes cerebrovascular disease such as stroke, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, headache disorders, movement disorders, and seizures provided under supervision of clinic Physician.

Kosciusko Community Hospital (KCH):

Located on a 30 acre medical campus, KCH is a 72 bed, medium rural size facility, with all private rooms, offering general and surgical services.  Women’s medical services extended include labor, delivery, nursery, breastfeeding support, eLearning Childbirth Education and mammography.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform evaluations/examinations and problem identification of patient.
• Order tests such as EMG, EEG, labs and CNS diagnostic imaging.
• Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
• Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patient.
• Partner with physician regarding proposed plan of care and formulates with patient involvement.
• Manages therapeutic regime and modify plan if necessary.
• Instruct/counsel patient on prescribed medications and health maintenance.
• Obtain, compile and record patient medical data electronically (Cerner), including health history, progress notes and results of physical exams, findings.

Experience Required:

• Prefer 1-2 years of neurology experience; however willing to train.
• Full time position; M-F.
• Assist with On Calls as required.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
• Creative problem solver/critical thinker.

  License Requirements:

• Valid Indiana State Nursing License
• Master’s Degree in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
• Board Certified

Comprehensive Compensation Package May Include:

• Commencement Bonus and/or Signing Bonus
• Competitive Salary Base
• Relocation Assistance
• Medical Education Debt Replacement
• Health, Life & Retirement Programs

Warsaw, Indiana & Surrounding Area:

• County population – nearly 80,000, with 50% female/50% male, median age 38
• Excellent public, private, & parochial schools
  • Serving 11,050 students, higher diversity score than Indiana average
  • Student: teacher ratio is 17:1.
• Cost of living cheaper than US and Indiana average
• Outstanding colleges and universities within county.
• Top industries; agriculture and world headquarters of orthopedics
• Rural area, close-knit communities
• Close proximity to Chicago (2 hrs.), Indianapolis (2 hrs.), Fort Wayne (1 hr.)
• Multiple bike and walking trails
• 100 lakes, within county, lending to swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing, sailing, snowmobiling.
• 11 golf courses and tennis & racquet club.
• Miles of bike/walking trails in local vicinity.
• Cultural, arts and educational exhibitions, museums, and live performing theaters.
• Shopping, boutiques, antique stores, locally owned restaurants, wineries, and breweries available.