Neurologist - Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group•Newton, MA

7d•$250,500 - $440,500•Onsite

About The Position

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Neurologist to join their team in Chestnut Hill, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will be an integral part of their vision to make healthcare better for everyone. Optum provides the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. They believe in providing an exceptional career and empowering clinicians to live their best lives at work and at home. This role offers the fulfillment of advancing community health with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could improve care for millions of patients nationwide. The organization emphasizes Caring, Connecting, and Growing together.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical School or School of Osteopathic Medicine
Unrestricted licensure in the state of Massachusetts or ability to obtain prior to start
BC/BE in Neurology or ability to obtain prior to start
Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
Current active Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations

Nice To Haves

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty

Responsibilities

Performs physical assessments on patients with specialized conditions.
Develop and implement a plan of care for these patients, as well as prescribe medications, exercises and/or other treatments.
Collaborates with the clinical and administrative teams in the management of patient care.
Maintaining continuity of care through the exchange of information with outside health and social agencies.
Serves as a liaison between primary care providers and specialists such as general surgeons.
Consults with primary care providers on issues related to patient care.
Teaches and counsels individuals and groups with regard to specific health care needs.
Serves as an educator in areas of specialization.
Participates in the development of health education programs.