PHYSICIAN - NEUROLOGY

Independence Health Physician Practices has an exciting opportunity for a Physician- Neurology in Westmoreland County. The Physician, Neurologist, examines, diagnoses and treats outpatient patients. The position manages patients through the continuum of care by collaborating with other medical professionals including Clinical Assistants, Medical Assistants, Clerical and Administrative staff. The position orders treatments, tests, mediation and consults with other specialty physicians and primary care physician where appropriate. We have a collaborative work environment, offer competitive compensation/benefits and work life balance.

Essential Job Functions

• Refer patients to medical specialist, social services or other professionals as appropriate
• Provide direct patient care services at the assigned Neurology offices
• Share on-call responsibilities for the Neurology Department during holidays, evenings and weekends.
• Assist with the interviewing and selection of prospective candidates for Neurology.
• Attend assigned medical group conference and meetings upon requests.
• Communicate with patients’ primary care physicians to maintain continuity and quality of care
• Prescribe medications or treatment regimens as appropriate
• Order or interpret the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiography (x-rays) and advanced imaging.
• Diagnose, treat or provide continuous care to patients.
• Works in a modern environment including audio-dictation, EMR and digital radiology
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Four (4) to seven (7) years of internship and residency training, pertaining to neurological specialties.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• 2-4 years’ experience in neurology.
• Experience in Healthcare setting.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• DEA License
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.	Physical Condition	Essential	Marginal	Constantly	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
Extreme Heat		X					X
Extreme Cold		X					X
Heights		X					X
Confined Spaces		X					X
Extreme Noise(>85dB)		X					X
Mechanical Hazards		X					X
Use of Vibrating Tools		X					X
Operates Vehicle (company)	X					X
Operates Heavy Equipment		X					X
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices		X					X
Rotates All Shifts	X					X
8 Hours Shifts		X				X
10-12 Hours Shifts	X		X
On-Call	X					X
Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)	X					X
Travel Between Sites	X					X
Direct Patient Care	X			X
Respirator Protective Equipment	X					X
Eye Protection	X					X
Head Protection (hard hat)		X					X
Hearing Protection		X					X
Hand Protection	X			X
Feet, Toe Protection		X					X
Body Protection	X					X
Latex Exposure		X	X
Solvent Exposure		X					X
Paint (direct use) Exposure		X					X
Dust (sanding) Exposure		X					X
Ethylene Oxide Exposure		X					X
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure		X					X
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure	X				X
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure		X					X
Mist Exposure		X					X
Wax Stripper (direct use)		X					X
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure		X					X
Ionizing Radiation Exposure		X					X
Laser Exposure		X					X

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.	Physical Condition	Essential	Marginal	Constantly	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
Bending (Stooping)	X				X
Sitting	X			X
Walking	X			X
Climbing Stairs		X				X
Climbing Ladders		X					X
Standing	X			X
Kneeling		X					X
Squatting (Crouching)		X				X
Twisting/Turning		X
Keyboard/Computer Operation	X			X
Gross Grasp		X					X
Fine Finger Manipulation	X				X
Hand/Arm Coordination	X				X
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)		X				X
Carry		X				X
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients		X					X
Seeing Near w/Acuity	X			X
Feeling (Sensation)		X					X
Color Vision		X					X
Hearing Clearly	X		X
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead		X					X
Reaching Above Shoulder Level		X				X
Reaching Forward	X				X
Lifting Floor to Knuckle		10-19				10-19	>20
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle		>10					>10
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder		>10					>10
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead		>10					>10

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 p