Neurologist

White Plains Hospital; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 220,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital seeks a Neuro Hospitalist to join their neurology team. The role involves managing patients with neurological diseases while collaborating with various specialties. The ideal candidate will hold a medical degree and be board-certified in neurology, with profound skills in communication and patient management. This position influences patient care quality and outcomes within a critical care setting.

Qualifications

• Experience managing patients with acute and unstable neurologic injury.
• Compliance with CME Requirements.
• Fellowship in Neurology or relevant specialty.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with surgical, neurologic and critical care teams.
• Manages care for patients with neurologic diseases.
• Documents patient evaluations and treatment.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Board Certified in Neurology

Job description

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Section Chief of Neurology

Position Summary

As part of the inpatient neurology team, the Neuro Hospitalist will collaborate closely with the Neurosurgical, Neurologic and Neuroendovascular services as well as Critical Care/Neuro Critical Care teams to manage and care for patients with neurologic diseases.

This includes but is not limited to rounding on patients, writing orders, reviewing test results, and responding to code grey alerts and consult requests.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and

Behaviors.

2. Coordinates the care (evaluation, treatment, admission, and discharge) of patients

who are admitted with neurologic illness.

3. Thoroughly, and with adequate frequency, communicates with patient, appropriate

family members, specialty consulting physicians, and hospital staff regarding the

status of the admitted patient.

4. Provides education for staff and patients / family with whom the Neuro Hospitalist

interacts.

5. Oversees activities of Advanced Practice Providers (NPs & PAs) as needed.

6. Institutes immediate and appropriate intervention in life or disability-threatening

7. Documents evaluation of and treatment given to all patients. Provides each patient

with discharge instructions, both oral and written. Gives referring physician verbal

and written report upon discharge of patient.

8. Works assigned shifts and when on-shift does not leave the Hospital Campus.

9. Attends all relevant professional meetings scheduled for the Department.

10.Participates in chart review and organized activities to reduce length of stay and

improve quality outcomes.

11.Participates in institutional initiatives such as disaster planning and response,

environment of care /safety, risk management, etc.

12.Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

ï‚· Medical Degree (MD or DO) with Fellowship in Neurology or other relevant specialty

ï‚· Compliance with CME Requirements (Hospital, Regional, State, and Federal)

ï‚· Board Certified in Neurology or other relevant specialty

ï‚· Experience managing patients with acute and unstable neurologic injury

Core Competencies

ï‚· Acts as a Professional Role Model

ï‚· Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written)

ï‚· Attention to Detail

ï‚· Sound Problem-Solving, Judgment and Decision-Making Skills

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

ï‚· May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous

chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety

Data Sheet) data base and accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee

Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital

switchboard, saved on a disc.

ï‚· Must be able to move about the hospital, or remain stationary for extended periods of

time

ï‚· Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, have legible handwriting

ï‚· Must have sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform all the

procedures, techniques and skills listed in

the delineation of privileges.

ï‚· Ability to position self to assess and care for patients, perform required procedures

ï‚· The person in this position frequently communicates with patients, must be able to

exchange accurate information in these situations

Primary Population Served

Check appropriate box(s) below:

â˜Neonatal (birth – 28 days) ☒ Patients with exceptional communication

needs

â˜Infant (29 days – less than 1 year) ☒ Patients with developmental delays

â˜Pediatric (1 – 12 years) ☒ Patients at end of life

â˜Adolescent (13 – 17 years) ☒ Patients under isolation precautions

☒ Adult (18 – 64 years) ☒ Patients with cultural needs

â˜Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).