Physician-Neurology

Details

Specialty : Neurology

• Schedule : Monday to Friday
• Call Schedule : Low frequency, low volume call with no admissions (1 : 6)
• Practice Detail : We are seeking an additional Neurologist to join our established medical group. Neurologists interested in a 100% outpatient position or IP / OP Hybrid position are encouraged to apply.
• EMR System : Athena
• Facility : St. Vincent Kokomo
• Location : Kokomo, Indiana (commutable distance from NW suburbs of Indianapolis)

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and / or Medically Underserved Areas / Populations (MUA / P) Shortage Designation Type.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long–term & short–term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo is looking for a neurologist to join our elite team.

Position Description :

With some of the lowest malpractice rates in the country, the State of Indiana has consistently performed as a low–tax, affordable and rewarding state in which to practice medicine, with a high quality of life. The state was the first in the nation to enact medical malpractice reforms and today physicians enjoy low malpractice rates, making Indiana one of the top three physician friendly states in the nation.

About Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent

As a member of the largest non–profit health system in the U.S. and the world's largest Catholic health system, Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent is a comprehensive network of over 650 primary care and specialty care providers, recognized nationally and internationally.

Together with our local healthcare facilities, including 22 Ascension St. Vincent hospital ministries, Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent providers offer health care to residents in 57 counties across the state of Indiana.

With a vision of creating the most desirable multi–specialty group practice in Indiana, Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent is transforming health care with a Physician–led and provider–driven organization focused on quality patient care and patient satisfaction, while meeting the needs of local communities.

Responsibilities :

Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.

Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.

Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and / or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.

Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.

Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.

Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Responsibilities :

Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.

Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration :

Education :

Additional Preferences

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Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long–term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

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