Physician - Neurologist

Community Health Centers of America•Turlock, CA

8d•$325,000 - $425,000•Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Centers of America is hiring a Neurologist for its multi-specialty clinic in the Turlock, California area. The role may also include work at contracted long-term care facilities. The Neurologist diagnoses and treats nervous system disorders independently or as part of a healthcare team in a clinic setting. The organization describes its work environment as collaborative, supportive, respectful, and productive, with appropriate support staff and administrative freedom. Clinical duties include evaluating patients and interpreting their histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information; diagnosing and treating neurological conditions; ordering and interpreting tests; prescribing treatments and monitoring patients; counseling patients and families; conducting follow-up visits; and coordinating care with primary care and specialty providers. The role also provides consultative support to providers in the clinic and affiliated facilities. Administrative and facility duties include maintaining accurate, timely electronic medical records; participating in quality improvement, team meetings, teaching opportunities, and case conferences as applicable; supporting clinical protocols and patient education materials; coordinating or supervising support staff activities; maintaining knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, payer systems, and corporate policies; following facility and OSHA safety procedures and the GHR Unusual Occurrence Protocol; respecting cultural and religious practices of minor patients; and complying with HIPAA. The position requires punctuality for assigned or confirmed shifts. The position is in person, with a day-shift schedule Monday through Friday. Providers are not required to work evenings or weekends; night and weekend call coverage is provided as a service. The role offers a professionally challenging environment with a range of disease acuity and access to a charting system with dictation options, including AI options and Dragon.

Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited medical school and completion of a residency program.
Board certified or board eligible in Neurology.
Active medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in California; California MD/DO license is required.
3–5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Expertise in a wide range of neurological disorders affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Ability to perform and interpret complex diagnostic tests and imaging studies.
Ability to respond to emergent situations such as strokes or seizures and stay current with medical advancements.
Current BLS/ACLS required.
Current DEA required.
In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medical best practices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Active listening and active learning skills.
Flexibility to work with people of varying ages, personalities, and backgrounds.
Time-management skills to see a high number of patients.
Interpersonal skills, compassion, and empathy to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
Critical thinking, social perceptiveness, and complex problem-solving skills.
Respect for patient confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multi-specialty or FQHC setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain, analyze, and interpret patients’ histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop diagnoses.
Evaluate patients and diagnose and treat neurological conditions, including epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease.
Order, interpret, and analyze neurological tests, including MRIs, CT scans, EEGs, and lumbar punctures.
Prescribe and administer treatments, monitor patient progress, and adjust medication as needed.
Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions.
Counsel patients and families on neurological disorders, treatment options, and long-term health management.
Conduct follow-up visits to monitor patients and evaluate health or illness care.
Collaborate with primary care and specialty providers to coordinate continuity of care.
Provide consultative support to providers in the clinic and affiliated facilities.
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical team meetings.
Support development of clinical protocols and patient education materials.
Participate in teaching opportunities or case conferences, if applicable.
Supervise or coordinate patient care or support staff activities.
Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for practice, regulatory processes, and payer systems.
Use safe and healthy control methods while working with patients and comply with corporate policies and procedures.
Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures and the GHR Unusual Occurrence Protocol.
Respect cultural and religious practices of minor patients and uphold HIPAA regulations.
Be punctual for assigned or confirmed shifts.

Benefits

Competitive salary with benefits
401(k) plan with generous matching
CME allowance
Sign-on bonus
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and voluntary benefits
Vacation, holiday, CME, and sick paid time off
Employee assistance program
Loan forgiveness eligibility
Malpractice insurance
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Visa sponsorship
Manageable work schedules; providers are not required to work evenings or weekends
Administrative freedom with appropriate support staff supplied
Access to a charting system designed for quick and easy billing, with dictation options including AI options and Dragon
Night and weekend call coverage service