Community Health Centers of America is hiring for a Neurologist to work in our family practice clinics in the Merced, CA area. Possibly will also work in contracted long-term care facilities. You will be responsible for diagnosing and treating patients for disorders of the nervous system, independently or as part of a healthcare team, in the clinic setting.
Community Health Centers of America is a premier multi-specialty group focused on improving the health of the community through excellence in clinical care. Our goal is to provide better care tothe patient with a collaborative, supportive, respectful, and productive work environment for its healthcare professionals.
Job Description:
Clinical Duties:
- Obtain, analyze, and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- Evaluate patients through exams, history, and tests to diagnose and treat conditions such as epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.
- Order, interpret, and analyze neurological tests, including MRIs, CT scans, EEGs, and lumbar punctures.
- Prescribe and administer treatments, monitor patient progress, and adjust medication as needed.
- Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions.
- Counsel patients and their families on neurological disorders, treatment options, and long-term health management.
- Perform follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.
- Collaborate with primary care and specialty providers to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
- Provide consultative support to other providers in the clinic and affiliated facilities.
Administrative Duties:
• Maintain complete, accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical team meetings.
• Support the development of clinical protocols and patient education materials.
• Participate in teaching opportunities or case conferences, if applicable.
• Supervise or coordinate patient care or support staff activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for practice.
• Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems.
• Practice safe and healthy control methods while working with patients.
• Ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures.
- Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
- Follow facility and GHR Unusual Occurrence Protocol
- Respect cultural and religious practices of minor patients
- Uphold HIPAA regulations
- Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts
Our healthcare professionals enjoy competitive benefits, including:
- Highly competitive salaries with benefits, a 401(k) plan, and CME allowance
- Sign-On Bonus!
- Manageable work schedules, providers are not required to work evenings or weekends
- Some flexibility with schedules - great for providers with families/other responsibilities
- Night/Weekend call coverage!
- Opportunity to work with a diverse range of professionals
- A professionally challenging environment with a mix of disease acuity
- A career with administrative freedom - appropriate support staff is supplied
- Access to charting system that has been designed for quick and easy billing. Dictation available (including, but not limited to Dragon).
We are looking for skilled, self-motivated, and enthusiastic Providers. If you are interested, please submit your resume.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Visa sponsorship
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- California MD/DO license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school and completion of residency program.
- Board certified or board eligible in Neurology.
- Active medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in California.
- 3-5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Expertise in a wide range of neurological disorders affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems.
- Ability to perform and interpret complex diagnostic tests and imaging studies.
- Capacity to respond to emergent situations like strokes or seizures and stay current with medical advancements.
- Current BLS/ACLS required
- Current DEA required
- Experience in a multi-specialty or FQHC setting preferred
- In depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices
SKILLS:
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Active listening and active learning
- Flexibility to work with a variety of people, differing in ages, personalities, and backgrounds
- Time management skills to be able to see a high number of patients
- Interpersonal skills, compassion, and empathy to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues
- Critical thinking
- Social perceptiveness
- Complex problem solving
- Respect patient confidentiality
Salary Description
$325,000-425,000 per year, depending on exp