Neurology Physician - Neurology Westchester

Job Description

Job Summary

Neurology Westchester and Triad Practices are seeking full time physicians for a 6 person general neurology practice who performs some specialization in certain neurologic diseases. Outpatient only. Easy call situation.

The physician is a patient-centered, system-oriented teammate who manages the care of all patients within their primary practice/clinical setting. The physician leads an interdisciplinary team to perform assigned clinical duties, while displaying the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct as well as acting in the best interest of Atrium Health, supporting our mission, vision and values.

Essential Responsibilities/Functions

Performs medical history, physical examinations, routine assessments and determines treatment plan for patients.
Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a timely and medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record.
Acts as a patient and family advocate for the population served.
Participates in continuous quality improvement priorities, service delivery processes and service excellence initiatives.
Adheres to access & productivity policies & protocols to ensure that patients access to convenient care is optimized.
Adheres to standards and care protocols to deliver appropriate, innovative and cost-effective care management in-person and virtually.
Actively and regularly participates in the assigned meetings/committees.
Models Atrium Health Core Values.
Adheres to Medical Group Minimum Work Standards.

Core Competencies:

Patient Care
Ability to provide patient centered care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health.

Medical Knowledge
Ability to demonstrate knowledge about established and evolving biomedical, clinical and cognate (epidemiological and social-behavioral) sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care.
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
Ability to investigate and evaluate patient care practices, appraise and assimilate scientific evidence, and improve their patient care practices.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange and teaming with patients, families and professional associates.
Professionalism
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles and sensitivity to a diverse patient population.
Systems-Based Practice
Demonstrate an awareness of and responsibilities to the larger context and system of health care and the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value.

Education, Experience and Certification:

Degree of MD or DO from accredited medical school
Board Eligibility in a clinical discipline is required; Board Certification in a clinical discipline is required within three years of start date/contract effective date; Once obtained, Maintenance of Certification is required.

PATIENT POPULATION SERVED:

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to age specific issues and data reflective of the patients status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for all age groups.

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