Supplemental Neurologist

Overview

Every day, patients look to the skilled professionals at Legacy to make their lives better. They seek care that is as compassionate as it is innovative. Our patients want to be involved in their healthcare decisions; they want to feel respected. If you strive to deliver this level of care, every day, you may be a perfect fit in our healthcare community.

Responsibilities

Clinical:

• Provides consultation services for patients with neurologic conditions who are referred for outpatient or a Legacy Hospital inpatient consultation.
• Provides continuity of medical care for patients with neurologic conditions who are evaluated within LMG Neurology Clinic(s).
• Provides continuous coverage for outpatient neurology services as part of LMG Neurology group practice along with other neurology specialists within the department.
• Provides telephone and telemedicine consultative services throughout the region for patients with neurologic conditions.
• Provides continuous coverage for inpatient neurology services along with the other neurology specialists on the Legacy Hospitals’ Medical Staffs.
• Performs and/or interprets procedures in both inpatient and outpatient settings within scope of practice.
• Responds promptly in writing to referral source with clinical findings and suggested plan of care.
• Assists all team members in using hospital services in an efficient and cost-effective manner for hospitalized patients.
• Participates in education, training, and evaluation of house staff, medical students, and hospital personnel who have direct patient care responsibilities on the inpatient departments.

Administrative:

• Collaborates with colleagues and other staff to develop policies and procedures for neurological care across Legacy Health.
• Participates in quality assurance and continuous improvement in neurologic care processes as implemented by the organization to support high-quality and cost-effective care.
• Provides input and recommendations to Legacy Health leadership on new technology, supplies, pharmaceuticals, and other new programs or services pertaining to neurological care.
• Participates regularly in the teaching activities of the Inpatient Medicine Department and Stroke Program, including resident, student and staff education and outreach continuing medical education.
• Participates in development of new programs and services as requested.
• Serves on department, hospital, and Legacy Health committees as requested.
• Participates in marketing/outreach for neurology programs as requested.
• Participates in recruitment of neurology team members as requested.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of a four-year accredited U.S. Medical School or the equivalent.
• Satisfactory completion of an accredited residency in Neurology.

Experience:

• Clinical experience in vascular neurology required.
• Active member in good standing of Hospital Medical Staff
• Experience with or interest in telemedicine desirable.

Licensure

• Board Certified in Neurology.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the applicable state.
• BLS certification.

Pay Range

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If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

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