Neurology Director jobs in Missouri

Inpatient Neurology APP Opportunity in Independence, MO

Position Summary: The role of the Inpatient Neurology Advanced Practice Provider is to provide exceptional clinical care of patients in the hospital setting working alongside and collaborating with Neuro Hospitalists. This position will function at Center Point Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. Currently no on-call duties.

Education/Licensure:

• Master’s degree
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current NP or PA license in good standing with the state
• Prescriptive authority and DEA number or ability to obtain if applicable
• Current BLS

Experience:

• APP experience preferred; Neurology experience a plus but not required.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday schedule

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
• Team player
• Possess a passion for outstanding patient safety and satisfaction
• Professional experience and conduct
• Ability to collaborate with multiple team members
• Flexibility and adaptability to support the needs of the group as the practice needs change
• Willingness to perform outpatient follow up visits as needed
• Willingness to become familiar with and participate in Telemedicine.

Job Responsibilities:

• Providers will drop charges.
• Work at 1 facility: Center Point Medical Center
• Expected to independently; see and bill 10-14 patients per day with physician support and oversight
• Coordinates and reviews patient census with Neuro Hospitalist and develop plan to address each patient
• Participates in unit rounds as needed
• Obtains and reviews patient histories, performs comprehensive and focused exams and records findings in the electronic medical record
• Determines medical status and diagnosis and develops clinical treatment plan alongside Neuro Hospitalist
• Communicates treatment plan to hospital personnel as well as instructs and counsels patients and families on clinical treatment and care plan to ensure best possible outcomes
• Orders and interprets diagnostic testing (i.e. labs, EEGS, etc.)
• Exercises initiative and judgment in selecting proper treatment
• Responds to emergency situations in an appropriate manner
• Completes documentation and responds to questions from patients and hospital staff in a timely manner
• Attends meetings as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Blue Sky Neurology is a physician owned and operated private practice. The founders share a vision of the future of healthcare and its utilization of telehealth services. Their dedication to excellence throughout each of their careers has culminated in the opportunity to improve the lives of patients across the country. The mission and vision of Blue Sky is to provide necessary, quality care to patients regardless of their geographic location. The Denver-based program has an embedded ACGME accredited neurology residency providing our physicians with the opportunity to teach outside of a traditional academic setting. Blue Sky Neurology is a division of CarePoint Health.

CarePoint Health is a physician owned and operated multispecialty group with over 650 providers. Our world class physicians offer exceptional, quality patient care in a variety of settings: Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and multiple Telehealth service lines. We employ only the best advanced practice providers, scribes, and staff to support our teams in the clinical setting. Our singular focus is to deliver the best possible care to patients in an environment that is collaborative, collegial, and fulfilling.

Our team is dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone's contributions are valued and respected. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. If you're passionate about our mission and have a willingness to learn, we encourage you to bring your unique perspective to our team.

Employment with Blue Sky Neurology offers the following:

• Generous Base Salary Guarantee
• Excellent Health Benefits, 401k, paid Malpractice Insurance
• Medical Licensure & DEA Allowance

About Center Point Medical Center:

Centerpoint Medical Center is looking to expand their neurosciences program and has partnered with Blue Sky Neurology to bring a superior level of neurological care to the patients in the Independence community.

Centerpoint Medical Center features 285 private rooms, 440 physicians on the medical staff, a strong complement of subspecialists, and 1300 staff.

Centerpoint Medical Center is unlike any other hospital in eastern Jackson County. Our campus includes the latest healthcare technology and offers innovative programs and services for patients and their families.

The medical center offers high-tech care in a beautiful, comfortable setting designed to exceed the expectations of those we serve.

Hospital & ER features include the only Level II Trauma Center in eastern Jackson County; an accredited chest pain center and a variety of cardiovascular services; orthopedic services including total joint and sports medicine; stroke center with Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification; women’s services; among many others.

Neuroscience Program Highlights:

• Achieved TJC Certified Primary Stroke Center, seeing over 1,000 patients a year
• Awarded American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines top award achiever: 2023 Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
• Established neuroscience services committee overseeing clinical practice guidelines, updates to clinical practice, and care of neurology patients.
• Neurology team comprised of inpatient neurologists, neurosurgeons, and 24/7 tele-neurology acute stroke services, and dedicated intensivists
• 28 bed ICU, with 10 more ICU status beds on another unit

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Neurology

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person