General Outpatient Neurologist

Allina Health • Slaton, TX

3d • $338,310 - $375,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health’s Brain and Spine Institute is expanding its services to include a general outpatient Neurology clinic. Physicians work collaboratively with a variety of specialists to deliver care to patients in the community. The schedule is Monday through Friday during clinic hours, approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A 1.0 FTE includes 4.5 days of clinic and one half-day of administrative time per week. Physicians provide one day per month of outreach to a non-metro location. The clinic has dedicated RNs, CMAs, and scheduling support, with access to subspecialists in Neuro Oncology, Movement Disorders, Epilepsy, Migraine/Headache, MS/Neuroimmunology, and Dementia. Recruitment is underway for a Neuromuscular subspecialist. H-1B visa support is available at all locations; J-1 visa waiver support is available at Minneapolis and St. Paul locations only.

The physician provides direct patient care, diagnoses and treats conditions involving the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and related blood vessels, and consults with patients and their families. The role may include care in ambulatory clinics or inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, participation in on-call rotation, neuroscience research, and multidisciplinary case management. The position also contributes to quality improvement and may participate in peer review and quality assurance.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or foreign-equivalent doctoral-level degree from an approved school of medicine.
• Completion of an accredited residency training program in Neurology or foreign-equivalent training.
• 0 to 2 years of demonstrated experience in the designated specialty area.
• Licensed Physician credential from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
• ACLS-BLS Tier 3 - Multisource certification required within 180 days.
• PALS certification required upon hire depending on business unit.
• NRP certification required upon hire depending on business unit.
• Wisconsin physician license required upon hire.
• Drug Enforcement Agency certificate required upon hire.
• Prescription Monitoring Program registration required upon hire.
• National Provider Identifier required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and consult with patients who have diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and related blood vessels.
• Examine patients’ mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate results to diagnose and treat patients.
• Perform and interpret basic neurophysiology tests.
• Review patient medical histories and collect, prioritize, and synthesize comprehensive information relevant to patients’ health or situations.
• Evaluate and interpret information and coordinate care decisions and recommendations.
• Provide education, consultation, and treatment plans to patients and their families.
• Collaborate with patients to improve their health and well-being.
• Practice thoughtfully, considering cultural diversity, individual autonomy, and legal responsibilities.
• Participate in neuroscience research activities.
• Document care electronically in accordance with licensure and scope.
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary case management.
• Use quality improvement tools to develop processes that improve patient care delivery, outcomes, or workflows.
• Provide one day per month of outreach to a non-metro location.
• May provide care in ambulatory clinic, inpatient, or outpatient hospital settings and may participate in an on-call rotation.
• May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical and dental plans, with optional vision, legal, and other voluntary benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employer match and annual Allina contribution to a 401(k) plan, with supplemental savings and deferred compensation options.
• Reimbursement for state licensure, DEA registration, and board certification fees.
• Employer-paid malpractice insurance, including tail coverage.
• Guidance through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Annual CME allowance and technology stipend.
• Access to the Center for Provider Well-being and its professional fulfillment initiatives, research, and education.
• Some positions include relocation assistance, a signing bonus, educational assistance, and immigration support; eligibility varies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree