Physician - Neurologist

Community Health Centers of America is hiring for a Neurologist to work in our multi-specialty clinic in the Turlock , CA area. Possibly will also work in contracted long-term care facilities. You will be responsible for diagnosing and treating patients for disorders of the nervous system, independently or as part of a healthcare team, in the clinic setting.

Community Health Centers of America is a premier multi-specialty group focused on improving the health of the community through excellence in clinical care. Our goal is to provide better care to the patient with a collaborative, supportive, respectful, and productive work environment for its healthcare professionals.

Job Description

Clinical Duties

• Obtain, analyze, and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Evaluate patients through exams, history, and tests to diagnose and treat conditions such as epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.
• Order, interpret, and analyze neurological tests, including MRIs, CT scans, EEGs, and lumbar punctures.
• Prescribe and administer treatments, monitor patient progress, and adjust medication as needed.
• Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions.
• Counsel patients and their families on neurological disorders, treatment options, and long-term health management.
• Perform follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.
• Collaborate with primary care and specialty providers to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
• Provide consultative support to other providers in the clinic and affiliated facilities.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain complete, accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical team meetings.
• Support the development of clinical protocols and patient education materials.
• Participate in teaching opportunities or case conferences, if applicable.
• Supervise or coordinate patient care or support staff activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for practice.
• Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems.
• Practice safe and healthy control methods while working with patients.
• Ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures.
• Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Follow facility and GHR Unusual Occurrence Protocol
• Respect cultural and religious practices of minor patients
• Uphold HIPAA regulations
• Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts

Our healthcare professionals enjoy competitive benefits, including:

• Competitive salaries with benefits, a 401(k) plan, and CME allowance
• Sign-On Bonus!
• Manageable work schedules, providers are not required to work evenings or weekends
• Service for night/weekend call coverage
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of professionals
• A professionally challenging environment with a mix of disease acuity
• A career with administrative freedom - appropriate support staff is supplied
• Access to charting system that has been designed for quick and easy billing. Dictation available (including, but not limited to AI options & Dragon).

We are looking for skilled, self-motivated, and enthusiastic Providers. If you are interested, please submit your resume.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life & voluntary plans)
• Vacation, holiday, CME & sick paid time off
• 401(k) with generous matching
• Employee assistance program
• Loan forgiveness eligibility
• Malpractice insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Visa sponsorship

License/Certification

• California MD/DO license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school and completion of residency program.
• Board certified or board eligible in Neurology.
• Active medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in California.
• 3-5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Expertise in a wide range of neurological disorders affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems.
• Ability to perform and interpret complex diagnostic tests and imaging studies.
• Capacity to respond to emergent situations like strokes or seizures and stay current with medical advancements.
• Current BLS/ACLS required
• Current DEA required
• Experience in a multi-specialty or FQHC setting preferred
• In depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Active listening and active learning
• Flexibility to work with a variety of people, differing in ages, personalities, and backgrounds
• Time management skills to be able to see a high number of patients
• Interpersonal skills, compassion, and empathy to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues
• Critical thinking
• Social perceptiveness
• Complex problem solving
• Respect patient confidentiality