Physician - Neurology - Cognitive

Myana; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD, is recruiting a BC/BE Neurologist with fellowship training in Cognitive Neurology for Alzheimer's and Dementia. Join a group of experienced neurologists with focus on general neurology and subspecialties. Outpatient practice only as stroke specialists provide inpatient coverage.

Faculty for USD Sanford School of Medicine, with residency program initiated in 2023. Requirements include MD/DO and board certification (or eligible).

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board certification in Neurology or eligible within five years of residency.
• Fellowship training in Cognitive Neurology for Alzheimer's and Dementia preferred.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient practice only; no inpatient coverage by the Neurology group.
• Provide history, physical exams, diagnoses and nonsurgical care for neurologic conditions.
• Contribute to education as affiliated with USD Sanford School of Medicine.

Skills

Neurology expertise

Outpatient focus

Clinical evaluation

Education

MD/DO required

Board certification in Neurology

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

N/A

Specialty

Neurology - Cognitive & Behavioral

Practice Details

Sanford Clinic Neurology is seeking a BC/BE Neurologist with fellowship training in Cognitive Neurology for Alzheimer's and Dementia

• Join a group of experienced neurologists with focus on general neurology as well as various specialty interests
• Sanford Neurology is seeking Neurologists with, subspecialty training in all areas with the opportunity to craft a clinical practice focused on areas of interest.
• Outpatient practice only as Sanford Neurology group has two dedicated neuro-hospitalists and three stroke specialists who provide inpatient hospital coverage
• Sanford Clinic Neurology currently serves as neurology faculty for the USD Sanford School of Medicine
• Sanford Neurology residency began July 2023

Community Description

Located in the heart of the Midwest, Sioux Falls balances an excellent quality of life with a strong economy in a safe, clean environment in southeast South Dakota. With a competitive cost of living, no state income tax and amenities of a community twice its size, such as fine dining, shopping, arts, sports and nightlife, Sioux Falls is a welcoming and friendly place to call home.

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

Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].