Physician - Neurology - Rapid City, SD

Sanford Health•Rapid City, SD

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Black Hills Surgical Hospital is seeking a BE/BC Neurologist to the practice in Rapid City, SD. • Schedule: Monday-Friday • 16-20 patients per day in clinic • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute and chronic neurological conditions including stroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, and cognitive disorders. • Develop individualized treatment plans for optimal outcomes, patient education, and long-term disease management. • Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive documentation of electronic medical record. • Manage patients' medication and follow up on its efficacy and risk • New residents/fellows are encouraged to apply About Black Hills Surgical Hospital For nearly 25 years, Black Hills Surgical Hospital has been helping improve the quality of life of people in our region by providing exceptional care and superior service. Our physician live, work and volunteer in the Black Hills and are committed to the highest standard of clinical excellence. Our compassionate and caring expert staff are committed to providing you with a memorable experience. This is why Black Hills Surgical Hospital is among the Top 1% of Hospitals in the Nation for quality care and service. Our patients and their loved ones are our guests, and we treat our guests like family. Life in the City Rapid City’s vibrant downtown, healthy business community and wealth of cultural offerings make Rapid City the perfect place to raise a family. There are endless opportunities to explore a rich history and culture or take in recreational adventures and scenic wonders. From awe-inspiring natural wonders to captivating local experiences, Rapid City's untold stories and crafting unforgettable memories along the way. Rapid City embodies all the characteristics of an ideal community. Dedicated to the work of health and healing Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization serves 2.4 million patients and more than 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes 56 hospitals, more than 270 clinic locations, 144 senior care communities, 4,500 physicians and advanced practice providers, nearly 1,000 active clinical trials and studies, and nine world clinic locations around the globe. Neurology Core Privileges include the ability to perform history and physical examination, admit (if applicable to the setting), provide consultative services, evaluate, diagnose, and provide nonsurgical care to patients of all ages presenting with illnesses, injuries, and disorders of the neurologic system.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree.
Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways and should be reflective of the privileges being requested: An applicant who has just completed a residency shall provide his/her residency logs and a list of completed rotations, as applicable. OR An applicant who is not applying directly out of a residency shall provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the last 12 months, to include number of procedures performed-morbidity, mortality, infection rates and other complications. The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement of inpatient services to be at least 50 patients in the last 12 months. OR If a quality profile is not available from the hospital(s) where the applicant currently has privileges, documentation of the applicant’s clinic activity for the last 12 months is required. The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the care of 50 patients in clinical practice in the last 12 months.
More education and experience may be required the more advanced the practice becomes.
Successful completion of a Neurology residency program accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada in the residency. Training at residency programs accredited by organizations other than the above, may be considered via the waiver of eligibility process as defined in the Credentialing Policy.
Certification in the primary area of practice by the appropriate specialty/ subspecialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their residency training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their residency training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement. (Refer to each entity’s policy for grandfather exceptions)
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute and chronic neurological conditions including stroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, and cognitive disorders.
Develop individualized treatment plans for optimal outcomes, patient education, and long-term disease management.
Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive documentation of electronic medical record.
Manage patients' medication and follow up on its efficacy and risk