Reading Physician (Pacific Time Zone)

Paycom - ATS; McKinney (TX); Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Neuromonitoring Associates is seeking a Reading Physician to provide remote supervision, interpret intraoperative neuromonitoring data, and offer expert interventional recommendations during surgeries. The role focuses on patient safety and neural structure preservation with collaborative interaction with the surgical team.

The position requires an MD/DO with an active license and neurology or neurophysiology credentials, plus experience in real-time data interpretation and decision-making under

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MD or DO) and active medical license in the state of practice.
• Clinical neurology or neurophysiology credentials (e.g., ABNM, ABPNS).
• Experience interpreting neurophysiological data during surgery and in IONM contexts.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate intraoperative neuromonitoring plans based on procedure, neural risk, and imaging.
• Recommend anesthesia adjustments to optimize data quality.
• Guide technologists in data acquisition, recording, and troubleshooting.
• Verify baseline data quality and monitor real-time changes.
• Interpret significant data changes and communicate with the surgical team.
• Suggest anesthesia/physiological modifications as needed.
• Generate detailed intraoperative reports documenting modalities and findings.
• Support quality assurance and outcome metric development.
• Mentor technologists and support professional development.
• Transfer supervisory responsibility as needed with clear information handover.

Skills

IONM expertise

Neurophysiology interpretation

Communication under pressure

Technical proficiency

Independent work

Education

MD/DO degree

State medical license

Tools

Relevant tools & equipment

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: McKinney, TX 75070, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Job Category: Health Care, Position Title: Reading Physician, Department: Operations, Reports To: Chief Clinical Officer, FLSA: Exempt.

Position Summary

The Reading Physician provides remote supervision, interprets clinical data, and offers interventional recommendations during intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM). This role requires focused attention on interpreting IONM data to ensure patient safety and the preservation of neural structures during surgery.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate intraoperative neuromonitoring plans based on the surgical procedure, neural risks, clinical presentation, medical history, and radiologic findings.
• Recommend anesthetic regimens to enhance data quality.
• Guide neuromonitoring technologists in data acquisition, recording, and troubleshooting.
• Confirm baseline data quality and monitor changes in real-time.
• Interpret significant data changes and recommend interventions, including promptly communicating with the surgical team.
• Suggest modifications to anesthetic regimens and physiological measures as needed.
• Generate detailed reports of intraoperative sessions, documenting procedural details, monitoring modalities, and significant data changes.
• Contribute to quality assurance initiatives and outcome measure development.
• Mentor neuromonitoring technologists and facilitate professional development.
• Transfer supervisory responsibility as needed, ensuring the communication of essential information.

Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of intraoperative neuromonitoring techniques.
• Experience interpreting neurophysiological data during surgery.
• Effective communication and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Proficiency with relevant tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Knowledge, Experience, and Abilities

• Advanced degree (MD or DO).
• Medical license in the state where surgery is performed.
• Clinical neurology or neurophysiology credentials (e.g., American Board of Neurophysiologic Monitoring or American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology).
• Compliance with continuing education and licensure requirements.
• Participation in M&M conferences as required.

Working Conditions

• Generally, work in a remote office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged periods of computer and office equipment usage.
• Ability to manage stress and maintain productivity under tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Regular interaction with team members, clients, and other stakeholders through various communication channels.

Physical Demands

• Ability to maintain a stationary position for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to move short to moderate distances.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Furthermore, the statements do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company with or without advance notice.