Neurologist (PH6801 - Retama)

CommuniCare Health Centers (Texas); Selma (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

CommuniCare Health Centers (Texas) seeks a Neurologist to deliver comprehensive care to patients with neurological disorders in outpatient and inpatient settings. You will perform exams, diagnose, treat, and refer as needed, while ensuring thorough electronic health records and timely documentation.

The role emphasizes collaboration, after-hours on-call, and participation in quality improvement activities. Candidates should have an MD/DO, completed Neurology residency, board certification or

Qualifications

• MD or DO in Medicine from an accredited school
• Successful completion of Neurology residency
• Board certification or eligibility in Neurology
• Annual CME as required by Board specialty
• DEA and other certificates to legally practice in Texas
• Hospital privileges if required for specialty

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and neurological examinations
• Diagnose, treat and refer patients with neurological disorders
• Maintain problem-oriented health records and timely documentation
• Order diagnostic tests and coordinate imaging and labs
• Review lab and imaging results and update patient management
• Maintain appropriate productivity and efficient patient flow
• Provide excellent patient and family communication
• Train, mentor, and supervise staff as appropriate
• Take after-hours and weekend on-call as scheduled
• Follow clinic policies and safety procedures
• Participate in health promotion and clinic meetings
• Monitor patient satisfaction and quality metrics
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Neurology expertise

Clinical decision making

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

MD/DO in Medicine

Neurology residency completed

Neurology board certification

DEA license

Tools

EMR systems

MRI interpretation

Job description

The Neurologist specializes in treating diseases that afflict the nervous system within an outpatient or inpatient setting. The Neurologist examines patients and diagnoses neurological disorders such as dementia, stroke and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis by way of appropriate testing followed by subsequent treatment. Provides quality, comprehensive health care services to the Center’s patients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform physical and neurological examination of patients that are suffering from neurological disorders. Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers patients assigned to physician’s panel, on an in-patient and out-patient basis. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.

2. Maintains a problem oriented health record for each patient seen in accordance with the Center’s established Health Information Management policies and procedures to include providing appropriate and legible documentation. Completes thorough documentation of each patient’s visit in the electronic health record and ensures encounters are closed within 24 hours in accordance with the Center’s established Health Information Management policies and procedures.

3. Assures continuity of care by providing comprehensive medical services on a timely basis as per Clinic schedule within the Center’s scope of practice and the provider’s training.

4. Order diagnostic tests such as blood tests, spinal fluid tests, and imaging tests such as MRIs. Refers clients for appropriate specialty care services, lab and x-ray and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for patient’s management and care.

5. Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately. Reviews tests and films such as electroencephalograms, Computed Axial Tomography (CAT) scans and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) tests.

6. Maintains appropriate productivity standards of specialty as established by the Center; maintains appropriate and efficient patient flow and minimize schedule changes and absences.

7. Provides excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, email, fax or face-to-face contact to assist patients with their health care needs.

8. Trains, mentors and supervises students and clinical support staff, as appropriate.

9. Takes call after hours and on weekends on a rotation basis with other providers and responds appropriately and on a timely manner to after hour calls.

10. Follows established departmental and clinic policies, procedures, and objectives; continuous quality improvements objectives and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

11. Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs as needed i.e. diabetes collaborative/health fairs etc.; attends and participates in clinic meetings / departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required by the Center.

12. Reviews patient satisfaction survey and checks for trends of any unfavorable quality practice or issues and make appropriate corrective action. Assures that patient satisfaction surveys are at 94% or above.

13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice Medicine in the State of Texas

M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited School of Medicine or Osteopathy

Successful completion of Neurology residency program

Board certification or eligibility in Neurology required

Annual continuing medical education as required by Board specialty

Must be registered and have current DEA and other such certificates to legally operate as a practitioner in the State of Texas

Hospital privileges at designated area hospitals if required for specialty

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Instructor-Led by American Heart Association

Scheduled hours and/or work locations are subject to change

REQUIRED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects. Normal fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands.

Talking: Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.

Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information; hear whispered voice at five (5) feet.

Repetitive Motions: Frequently and regularly using the wrists, hands, and fingers.

Visual: Visual acuity necessary for the proper evaluation of a patient and to prepare or inspect documents or other materials. Ability to accurately view computer monitors

Physical: Sitting 20-30% of time and standing, walking 70-80% of time. Lift up to 25 lbs; push and pull up to 45 lbs. Able to bend at the waist, twist and turn along axial plane.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Medical Doctor or better in Medicine.

Licenses & Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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