Physician - Neurology

sanford; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN, seeks a Neurology physician to provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient neuro care with a strong emphasis on access and quality. The role includes performing histories and exams, consults, and admissions as needed, with a focus on adult neurologic disorders and tele-stroke coordination from Fargo Medical Center.

Applicants should have an MD/DO with neurology residency, a track record of active inpatient activity, and eligibility for board certification within

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Neurology residency completion with applicable logs/rotations.
• Quality profile showing 12 months of clinical activity if not from residency.
• Demonstrated inpatient care of at least 50 patients in the last 12 months.
• Additional education/experience may be required for advanced practice.
• Board certification in Neurology or eligible within five years with waiver options.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical examinations for neurology patients.
• Provide consultative services and admit patients as applicable.
• Evaluate, diagnose and nonsurgical care for patients with neurologic disorders.
• Coordinate care with stroke/tele-stroke teams and hospital services.

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America's heartland.

Visas Accepted: H1B or J1

Specialty: Neurology

Practice Details

• Traditional outpatient practice with hospital consults
• Established and busy practice
• EMG/EEG technician and registered nurse
• Practice caseload is predominately adult
• Large referral base
• Tele- Stroke from Fargo Medical Center
• Acute stroke ready hospital designation
• 142,000 service population
• 118 bed hospital; 14 bed ICU
• Level III trauma center

Community Description: Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, the Bemidji community graces the shore of Lake Bemidji, one of more than 400 lakes in the region. Named a "top town" by Outdoor Magazine, Bemidji is a four-season destination. Bemidji is a center for retail, education, medicine and government with a cost of loving 17% below the national average.

Job Description

Neurology Core Privileges include the ability to perform history and physical examination, admit (if applicable to the setting), provide consultative services, evaluate, diagnose, and provide nonsurgical care to patients of all ages presenting with illnesses, injuries, and disorders of the neurologic system.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree.
• Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways and should be reflective of the privileges being requested: An applicant who has just completed a residency shall provide his/her residency logs and a list of completed rotations, as applicable.
• An applicant who is not applying directly out of a residency shall provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the last 12 months, to include number of procedures performed-morbidity, mortality, infection rates and other complications. The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement of inpatient services to be at least 50 patients in the last 12 months.
• If a quality profile is not available from the hospital(s) where the applicant currently has privileges, documentation of the applicant's clinic activity for the last 12 months is required. The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the care of 50 patients in clinical practice in the last 12 months.
• More education and experience may be required the more advanced the practice becomes.
• Successful completion of a Neurology residency program accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada in the residency. Training at residency programs accredited by organizations other than the above, may be considered via the waiver of eligibility process as defined in the Credentialing Policy.
• Certification in the primary area of practice by the appropriate specialty/ subspecialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their residency training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their residency training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement. (Refer to each entity's policy for grandfather exceptions)

Compensation

• Compensation floor of $450,000 for the first two years of the employment contract, plus estimated potential to exceed compensation floor from personally performed wRVUs.
• In addition, a $100,000 retention incentive to be paid if you remain a 1.0 FTE for 3 years (this will be subject to a contractual agreement specifying all details)

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