Part-Time Neurologist – Outpatient TBI | Flexible Schedule

Part-time independent contractor position based in Oak Park, IL or Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive neurological evaluations and provide ongoing management of patients.
• Evaluate and treat patients with TBI, particularly injuries related to motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, and personal injuries.
• Conduct initial consultations and determine appropriate follow-up care based on each patient's needs.
• Provide appropriate neurological assessment, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and documentation.
• Manage follow-up visits as clinically appropriate.
• Complete all required chart notes in the practice's Office Ally EHR within 24 hours of seeing the patient.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge and stay up to date with applicable requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with the existing medical team to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Potential opportunity to provide additional services such as EMG testing in the future for the right provider.
• Optional opportunity for remote Operative Neuromonitoring (IONM) for candidates with the appropriate experience and training.

Schedule

• Approximately 1 full day per week or 2 half days per week.
• Schedule is highly flexible based on the provider's availability.
• Specific days and hours can be discussed with the provider.
• Provider may work primarily at one location or potentially at either available location depending on preference and willingness.
• No evening, weekend, or after-hours clinical requirements.
• Opportunity for the schedule to increase in the future as patient volume grows and based on the provider's interest.
• Position can begin as soon as the selected candidate is available.

Patient Volume & Visits

• Patient volume is expected to build over time, with the goal of developing a full schedule based on the provider's availability.
• The majority of visits will initially consist of new patient consultations, with follow-up visits added as clinically warranted.
• Patient volume will vary depending on the provider's scheduling preferences.
• Previous Neurologist averaged approximately:
  • 30 minutes for new patient visits
  • 15 minutes for follow-up visits
• Exact visit length may be determined by the provider based on clinical needs.

Qualifications

• Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Neurologist.
• Active Illinois medical license required at the time of presentation.
• DEA registration required.
• Minimum 1 year of Neurology experience.
• Strong experience with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is required.
• Experience treating outpatient TBI patients is particularly important.
• Experience with patients involved in:
  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Workplace injuries
  • Personal injury cases
  • Workers' compensation
  • Rehabilitation & Medico-legal cases
• Strong clinical judgment and neurological evaluation skills.
• Ability to independently complete accurate and timely chart documentation.
• Strong bedside manner and excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the broader medical team.

Pay

Starting at $200/hour.