Neurologist

Neurologist Opportunity – Residents & Board-Certified Physicians | Long-Term Contract

• (Salary 300k+ annually) 
• Shifts:  Monday - Friday, 3-4 hours per day (Flexible hours)
• Long-term contract 
• To further discuss please contact: Vilia Bartak -Coordinator, Medical Staff Services, P: (Login for Information)

General Summary

(Login for Information) is seeking a Board-Certified Neurologist to provide specialized neurological care to medically complex patients in a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) setting. The Neurologist will evaluate, diagnose, and manage neurological conditions while collaborating with RML’s multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage neurological conditions involving the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and neuromuscular system.
• Provide neurological consultations and ongoing management for medically complex LTACH patients.
• Develop and adjust individualized diagnostic and treatment plans based on clinical findings.
• Order, review, and interpret appropriate laboratory, neurological, and imaging studies.
• Monitor patients’ neurological status and provide recommendations for medications, therapies, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, rehabilitation professionals, nursing, therapy, and other specialists.
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and prognosis effectively with patients and families.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and support continuity of care throughout the patient’s stay.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Practice in accordance with hospital policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Completion of an accredited Neurology residency program.
• Board certification in Neurology.
• Current and unrestricted Illinois medical license, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Current DEA registration, as applicable.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, decision-making, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in LTACH, acute care, critical care, rehabilitation, or another medically complex care setting.
• Knowledge of EEG procedures.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR).
• Additional training or subspecialty expertise in areas such as stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular disease, or neurodegenerative disorders.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with it.

1/2024

Compensation: Pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to job-specific requirements, individual experience, internal pay equity, and organizational needs/budget considerations, all in alignment with our RML's compensation philosophy. Additionally, you may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program based on both individual and organizational performance.