Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Autism Center (40 hours)

87527BR

Neurology

Job Posting Description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Autism Center

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive, family-centered outpatient care for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental differences, predominantly autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and associated neurobehavioral conditions.
• Evaluation and management of autism spectrum disorder and associated neurodevelopmental and neurobehavioral comorbidities within scope of practice.
• Obtain comprehensive developmental, medical, behavioral, and family histories; perform focused neurological and physical examinations.
• Assess and manage common co-occurring conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, sleep disturbances, irritability, aggression, and emotional dysregulation.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans in partnership with patients, caregivers, and the care team.
• Initiate, prescribe, monitor, and adjust medications when clinically appropriate, including monitoring efficacy, adverse effects, and safety.
• Provide anticipatory guidance, education, and counseling to families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and expected outcomes.
• Order, review, and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies, including laboratory testing, EEG, neuroimaging, and genetic testing when indicated.
• Identify red flags or atypical presentations requiring additional evaluation, specialist consultation, or escalation of care.
• Provide timely clinical communication, documentation, prescription management, and follow-up of diagnostic results.
• Contribute to clinical protocols, standardized care pathways, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practice.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and ongoing professional development.
• Working 40 hours per week: days, Monday-Friday

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A master’s degree in nursing or a master’s in physician assistant studies required

Experience:

• Experience in pediatric neurology, developmental medicine, autism, or neurobehavioral care strongly preferred.

Licensure/ Certifications:

• A current MA PA or NP license (FNP or PNP) required
• Neurology Certification is strongly encouraged within 3 years for NPs

Status

Full-Time

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Standard Hours per Week

40

Pay Range

$124800.00-$200262.40 Annual

Office/Site Location

Brookline

Job Posting Category

Advanced Practice Provider

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant,\ Autism Center (40 hours) | Boston Childrens Hospital

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