Salary Range:$275,000.00 To 400,000.00 Annually
The Neurologist/Pain Management Physician will evaluate neurology and pain patients, offer clinical care, and support our Traumatic Brain Injury Program. This position requires a personable and skilled provider to help build relationships, to create a positive atmosphere in our clinics and a provider who will have the ability to diagnose pathology and recommend appropriate treatments.
**Provider can sit at any nearby location to Walnut Creek, Campbell, Sacramento, and Modesto.**
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluating patients with a multidisciplinary team to determine which candidates are appropriate on a medical basis for enrollment to the TBI Program
- Perform neuro consultations and establish appropriate treatment plans.
- Be a consultant for any patient in the TBI program who requires a neurologist/medical attention.
- Evaluate and manage neurological patients.
- Conduct spinal procedures on eligible candidates.
- Analyze reports, test results, medical records, and examinations to diagnose the condition of patients and propose treatment options.
- Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions.
- Discuss potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensure that all allergy information is up to date before prescribing medication/treatment.
- Provide advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing.
- Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
- Record complete, timely and legible medical records.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
- Current California Medical Practitioner License.
- Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing.
- Board Certified Physician
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting.
- Experience prescribing appropriate medications, treatments, and health regimens to treat patient health issues.
- Experience collaborating with specialists to explore patient health conditions and diagnose health issues.
- Experience working in a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient experiences with our organization.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with California Workers Compensation System Preferred
- Good knowledge base of neurology, Musculoskeletal pathology and treatment is essential.
- Must have the ability to relate to patients in chronic pain.
- Must understand the difference between chronic and acute pain.
- Expected to coherently explain why increased pain is not necessarily related to increased tissue damage and how deconditioning leads to increased pain and depression.
Compensation Range:
$275,000 to $400,000 Annually
All compensation ranges are posted based on internal equity, job requirements, experience, and geographical locations.
WE OFFER (Full Time):
- Generous Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription benefits (PPO & HMO)
- 401(K) Plan with Employer Matching
- License & Tuition Reimbursements
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Employee Perks and Discount Programs
- Competitive Salaries!
We are dedicated to restoring your hope and helping you return to better health with our unique individual treatment plans. Our expanding network of Providers & Specialists are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.
Our services range from cutting edge interventional pain management and psychological support to physical therapy and functional restoration. Our providers are also subspecialty-trained in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal diseases and interventional procedures including implantable technology.
Aside from providing a community-based practice, IPM Medical Group, Inc. has taken further steps to become one of the premier referral centers for the injured worker. With additional services such as disability management and medical-legal evaluations, IPM Medical Group, Inc. is proud to have become the standard of quality care for both injured workers and community patients.
Thank you for considering our practice for your pain management needs.