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Chcahealth

Physician - Neurologist

Chcahealth, Merced, California, United States, 95343

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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

Competitive Benefits

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).

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

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