Child Neurology - Outpatient Center - Madison, WI

About the role

SSM Health Dean Medical Group, a 500+ physician multi-specialty group, is recruiting for a Pediatric Neurologist. You will be joining one Pediatric Neurologist, six Adult Neurologists and five Advanced Practitioners (two which are Pediatric Neurology Advanced Practitioners with expertise in management of headache and ADHD). The new physician is expected to have skills and interests in both outpatient and inpatient Neurology, including a Level III NICU.

A four-day work week offers an excellent work/life balance. There is a potential opportunity to provide outreach to affiliated communities in the region 1-2 days/month. Call is taken from home. Pediatric inpatient service is covered by University of Wisconsin Pediatric Hospitalist and Family Practice Residents, promoting relationships with professional colleagues across the community. Opportunities to teach residents and clinic staff are available.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining call coverage by other medical staff members for holidays, vacations and other time off
• Maintaining the standard of practice for patient population
• Maintaining a private office and all clinical decision making within the office during times of service
• Acting as an advisor and consultant in the establishment of operational policies of the practice
• Providing after-hours call coverage for patients of the practice, in addition to office appointments
• Participating in community service activities, including speaking engagements, writing and special clinical programs as reasonably requested
• Managing risk, coding compliance and quality assurance activities and functions in and related to the practice

Requirements

The Department of Neurology offers a full service of Neurology subspecialists, which includes Pediatric Neurology, Epilepsy, Neurophysiology and Stroke. Neuropsychology services for pediatric and adult are available. Neurology services include EMG/NCS and EEG laboratories; EMG/NCS lab is accredited by the AANEM with exemplary status.

Qualifications

The clinic draws from an 18-county service area with a population of 1.3 million people. SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, a 440-bed tertiary care and referral center, was named among the nation's 100 Top Hospitals for 2018 by IBM Watson Health.

Skills

Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

Benefits

SSM Health provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits plans tailored to meet the healthcare needs of you and your family. The package also offers pre-tax savings incentives, a wellness program, and retirement plans such as 403(b), and 401(k). Moreover, SSM Health provides generous PTO that encourages a healthy work/life balance, as well as personal and professional growth and development opportunities.

Additional benefits include paid parental leave, flexible payment options, and upfront tuition coverage.

Pay and Schedule

A four-day work week offers an excellent work/life balance. The scheduled weekly hours are 40.