Physician - Neurologist
Description

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 to the 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