Physician - Headache Neurologist - Grand Rapids, MI

The Corewell Health Department of Neurological Health is seeking to add a full-time headache neurologist to their well established, high-volume practice.

 

About the practice and position:

• 100% headache practice with light call
• Well-established with 2 fulltime Headache Neurologist and 3 APPs
• ​Large multispecialty program which includes general neurology and a neurology residency program
• 60-minutes for new patient consults and 30-minute return visits
• Procedures include onsite infusions, Botox injections, Nerve blocks
• Excellent patient resources including pain psychologists onsite, PharmD support, RN case management, and experienced, caring staff

We’re looking for a candidate with the following qualities:

• Fellowship trained headache neurologist, skilled in all areas of practice in headache medicine
• Patient-centered with an empathetic approach to patient care
• Skilled in the management of patients with medical and psychiatric comorbidities
• Enjoys teaching residents and medical students as they rotate through clinic
• Embraces the role of APPs on the team to increase access and deliver excellent care
• Thrives on a busy, dynamic practice with many facets – patient consults, working with MA/RNs to respond to calls, and managing IV treatments to name a few

Essential Functions

• Assesses and monitors the medical needs of patients/significant others.
• Provides quality medical services to patients in a cost effective, appropriate manner and ensures coverage of case load at all times.
• Provides input into the development of policies and procedures as they related to medical practice and quality patient care.
• Provides oversight of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners and others providing delegated services to patients.
• Evaluates patients'/significant others'/staff educational needs and develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or delegates to appropriate resources.
• Documents in a manner consistent with regulatory standards.
• Communicates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Acts as a patient/family advocate.
• Participates in ongoing process improvement activities through the development/application of clinical paths, process improvement and other related activities.
  
  Actively works with Spectrum Health to meet financial and patient satisfaction goals.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree

• LIC-Physician (MD) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required Or
• LIC-Osteopathic Physician (DO) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-DEA Registration - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 120 Days required
• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association If required by specialty or stress test performed 120 Days required

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
• Squat: Seldom
• Stair Climbing: Seldom
• Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
• Handling: Occasionally
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
• Visual Acuity ¹
  [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

How Corewell Health cares for you

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