Stroke APP | Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Organization Overview

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.

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.

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• 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

Education:

• Master’s 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

• 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

Manish Parashar
Recruiter, The Provider Finder