Neurologist - Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group•Quincy, MA

1d•$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 Quincy, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on improving how clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, the Neurologist will contribute to the vision of making healthcare better for everyone. The role offers the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. The position emphasizes an exceptional career experience, empowering individuals to live their best lives at work and home, and the fulfillment of advancing community health while contributing new practice ideas and initiatives. The organization's mission is to make healthcare better for everyone through collaboration, connection, and growth. Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement, and a commitment to value-based care. They deliver an effective system of connected care across eastern and central Massachusetts, emphasizing a team-based delivery model where primary and specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists, and skilled nursing facilities to deliver high-quality care. The organization aims to make health care work better for everyone.

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