Outpatient Neurologist

Allina Health System • Lakeville, MN

25d

About The Position

Based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, Allina Health is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, with 90+ clinics, 10 hospitals/13 campuses throughout the region including western Wisconsin. Allina Health operates in one of the nation’s most vibrant, livable areas; a place where you can build the career you want—and you and your family can be part of thriving community. The Allina Health Brain and Spine Institute takes a population health-based approach to patient care. From disease prevention to quaternary care to post-acute and home care, we meet patients wherever they are in their care journey. And touch points with other programs, including the Allina Health Cancer Institute, the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute and others, allow us to expand access to Whole-Person Care in the communities we serve. Key Position Details: Allina Health's Brain and Spine Institute is expanding its services to include a general outpatient Neurology clinic. The physicians in this role will work collaboratively with a variety of subspecialists to deliver the highest level of care to the patients in our communities. Four possible primary clinic locations to choose from including Minneapolis, Plymouth, Lakeville, and St. Paul. The Plymouth, Lakeville, and St. Paul locations will have the opportunity to spend one day per week at our flagship location of Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. All physicians will be required to provide one day per month of outreach to a non-metro location. Schedule: Monday through Friday, clinic hours (approx. 8am - 5pm) A 1.0 FTE includes 4.5 days of clinic and one half-day of administrative time per week Dedicated RNs, CMAs, and scheduling support for the Neurology clinic Access to subspecialists including Neuro Oncology, Movement Disorders, Epilepsy, Neuroimmunology, Dementia/Memory Loss, and Migraine/Headache. Recruitment efforts are underway for the sub-specialty of Neuromuscular Neurology. H-1B visa support at all locations; J1 visa waiver support at Minneapolis and St. Paul locations

Requirements

• Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine required and Completion of an accredited Residency training program in Neurology or foreign equivalent training required
• Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire and BLS Tier 1 - Multisource required within 180 Days and Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate upon hire required and Prescription Monitoring Program upon hire required and National Provider Identifier upon hire required

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care.
• Diagnoses, treats and consults patients who have a disease or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles and autonomic nervous system, as well as the blood vessels that relate to these structures.
• Examines patient’s mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate the results to diagnose and treat the patient.
• Performs and interpret basic neurophysiology tests.
• Reviews patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
• Evaluates, interprets, and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care.
• Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families.
• Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
• Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
• Participates in neuroscience research activities.
• Charts in electronic format in accordance with licensure and scope.
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.
• May provide care in an ambulatory clinic, inpatient or outpatient hospital setting.
• May participate in on-call rotation.
• Quality.
• Utilizes quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in delivery of patient care, patient outcomes, or work flows.
• May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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