Physician - Neurologist

Whidbeyhealth; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental Options

Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Coverage

HSA/FSA options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Myana is seeking a neurologist to provide non-surgical specialty care for brain and peripheral nerve disorders. The role includes performing a range of neurological procedures, reviewing histories, prescribing medications, and ordering diagnostic tests to guide treatment.

The physician will collaborate with primary care and specialty teams, maintain thorough EHR documentation, and develop individualized treatment plans aligned with best practices. A sign-on incentive of up to $25,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school (US/Canada).
• Completion of an ACGME approved residency in neurology.
• Minimum of two years' clinical neurology experience.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Well-developed communication and independent decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive neurological evaluations by reviewing medical histories and data to identify neurological conditions.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians and specialists to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of treatment.
• Perform neurological procedures such as lumbar punctures, EMG, NCS, EEG, and other interventions as appropriate.
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests (EEG, EMG, NCS, labs, CT/MRI/PET) to guide treatment planning.
• Evaluate findings to establish diagnoses and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Maintain detailed EHR documentation of encounters, diagnoses, plans, procedures, and communications.

Skills

Diagnostic reasoning

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Independent decision-making

Education

MD/DO from accredited medical school

ACGME neurology residency

Job description

Salary plus productivity and non-productivity incentives; sign-on incentive up to $25,000

JOB SUMMARY

The neurologist provides non-surgical specialty care for disorders of the brain and peripheral nerves. He/she performs physical examinations, reviews medical histories, prescribes medications, performs certain procedures, and orders various ancillary tests to diagnose and treat patients with neurologic symptoms and disorders.

PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS

• Conduct comprehensive neurological evaluations by reviewing patient medical histories, symptoms, prior treatments, medications, and diagnostic findings to identify potential neurological conditions and contributing factors.
• Collaborate closely with primary care physicians, specialists, and referring providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care, communicate findings, and ensure continuity of treatment plans across the healthcare continuum.
• Perform a variety of neurological procedures, including lumbar punctures (LP), electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), electroencephalograms (EEG), therapeutic injections, and other diagnostic or therapeutic interventions as appropriate.
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic testing, including EEGs, EMGs, NCS studies, laboratory work, CT scans, MRIs, PET scans, and other imaging or specialized neurological assessments to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Evaluate clinical findings and diagnostic results to establish neurological diagnoses and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that align with patient needs, goals, and best practices.
• Partner with multidisciplinary care team members and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely electronic health record (EHR) documentation, including patient encounters, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, test interpretations, and correspondence with providers.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO) degree from an accredited medical school (American or Canadian).
• Satisfactory completion of an ACGME approved residency in neurology.

Training and Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in the clinical neurology practice required.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate well-developed communication skills and independent decision-making skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current active unrestricted medical (DO or MD) license in Washington State required.
• Board Certified or Board eligible in Neurology.
• Active unrestricted DEA license required.
• American Heart Association BLS required.

Health & Well-Being You Can Count On

We offer a thoughtful, comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family at every stage of life:

• Medical Coverage - HDHP w/HSA / PPO
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Options - PPO / Managed-Care Plan
• Vision Benefits - VSP
• Life & AD&D Insurance - Employer paid coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage - Employer paid income Protection
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - If enrolled in HDHP
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Dependent & Healthcare
• Employee & Provider Assistance Programs - Free, confidential support
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance - Additional employee paid buy up option
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Coverage - Additional employee paid buy up option