Neurology Physician

Altru Health System; United States; On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Altru Health System is seeking a General Neurologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients at Altru Clinic in Grand Forks, ND. The role includes managing 15–20 patients per day, performing 30-minute new patient visits and 15-minute rechecks, with EEG as a required procedure and optional EMG/Sleep reads.

An on-site tele-stroke coverage system supports acute codes. The Neurologist will provide comprehensive care, counsel on preventive health, and exercise professional judgment aligned with

Qualifications

• Doctorate within specified field of medical practice from respective accredited school.
• Board certification in area of specialty must be obtained within six years of employment.
• Must be admissible to sit for either the Canadian or American Board and are members of either the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Surgeons, American board certification or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) board certification.
• Must be granted medical staff appointments at Altru and associated facilities as are necessary to the commission of duties prior to commencement of employment.
• Be legally licensed to practice medicine by the North Dakota Board of Medicine and/or Minnesota Board of Medicine.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation ensuring quality patient care and assurance of appropriate reimbursements to Altru.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, provides diagnosis and treatment of patients at Altru.
• Counsels patients and advises on preventative healthcare measures.
• Exercise Doctor's own judgment in diagnosis and treatment in line with Altru policies and standards.
• Achieve annual Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals and support department objectives.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation for quality patient care and appropriate reimbursement.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Doctorate in medical field

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Location: Altru Clinic 1300 S. Columbia Rd. Grand Forks, ND 58201 Summary: Position: General Neurologist -Average patients/day: 15-20 -New patients are 30-min appointments and rechecks are 15-min. -Procedures required: EEG -Procedures optional: EMG and Sleep reads -Equipment available: 24/7 tele-stroke coverage for all acute stroke codes both in the EOD and inpatient units -Voice dictation available: Yes, Dragon -EMR: Epic

The Neurologist's role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients at Altru, providing comprehensive care for injuries and illnesses. The Neurologists' responsibilities include counseling patients on preventive healthcare measures and exercising professional judgment in alignment with Altru’s policies and standards. The position requires achieving annual Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals, supporting department objectives, and maintaining accurate and timely documentation to ensure quality patient care and appropriate reimbursement.

Essential Job Functions: Evaluates, provides diagnosis and treatment of patients of Altru who present with injuries or illnesses. Counsels patients and advises on preventative healthcare measures. Exercises Doctor's own judgment in the diagnosis and treatment of patients consistent with Altru’s policies and standards. Achieves the Altru Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals established on an annual basis. Participates in activities and support department goals as defined by department on an annual basis.

Qualifications: Doctorate within specified field of medical practice from respective accredited school. Must be admissible to sit for either the Canadian or American Board or be certified by the Canadian Board and are members of either the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Surgeons, American board certification or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) board certification. Board certification in area of specialty must be obtained within six years of employment. Must be granted medical staff appointments at Altru and associated facilities as are necessary to the commission of duties prior to commencement of employment. Must be insurable under the Health System’s professional liability carrier prior to commencement of employment. Be legally licensed to practice medicine by the North Dakota Board of Medicine and/or Minnesota Board of Medicine, depending on the location of the practice to which they are assigned. Maintains accurate and timely documentation ensuring quality patient care and assurance of appropriate reimbursements to Altru. Performs other duties as assigned.

Language Requirements: This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members. This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship and candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome to apply.

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
• Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Sedentary (<10 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement: Infrequent Driver Reference ID: R19

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

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You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

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Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)

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