Neurology Director jobs in Kansas City, KS

Inpatient Neurology APP Opportunity in Johnson County Missouri

Position Summary: The role of the Inpatient Neurology Advanced Practice Provider is to provide exceptional clinical care of patients in the hospital setting working alongside and collaborating with Neuro Hospitalists. This position will function at Overland Park Regional Medical Center and Menorah Medical Center. Currently no on-call duties.

Education/Licensure:

• Master’s degree
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current NP or PA license in good standing with the state
• Prescriptive authority and DEA number or ability to obtain if applicable.
• Current BLS

Experience:

• APP experience preferred; Neurology experience a plus but not required.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday schedule

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player
• Possess a passion for outstanding patient safety and satisfaction.
• Professional experience and conduct
• Ability to collaborate with multiple team members.
• Flexibility and adaptability to support the needs of the group as the practice needs change.
• Willingness to become familiar with and participate in Telemedicine.

Job Responsibilities:

• Providers will drop charges.
• Work at 2 facilities: Overland Park Regional Medical Center and Menorah Medical Center.
• Expected to independently; see and bill 10-14 patients per day with physician support and oversight.
• Coordinates and reviews patient census with Neuro Hospitalist and develops plan to address each patient.
• Participates in unit rounds as needed.
• Obtains and reviews patient histories, performs comprehensive and focused exams and records findings in the electronic medical record.
• Determines medical status and diagnosis and develops clinical treatment plan alongside Neuro Hospitalist
• Communicates treatment plan to hospital personnel as well as instructs and counsels patients and families on clinical treatment and care plan to ensure best possible outcomes.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic testing (i.e. labs, EEGS, etc.)
• Exercises initiative and judgment in selecting proper treatment.
• Responds to emergency situations in an appropriate manner.
• Completes documentation and responds to questions from patients and hospital staff in a timely manner.
• Attends meetings as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Blue Sky Neurology is a physician owned and operated private practice. The founders share a vision of the future of healthcare and its utilization of telehealth services. Their dedication to excellence throughout each of their careers has culminated in the opportunity to improve the lives of patients across the country. The mission and vision of Blue Sky is to provide necessary, quality care to patients regardless of their geographic location. The Denver-based program has an embedded ACGME accredited neurology residency providing our physicians with the opportunity to teach outside of a traditional academic setting. Blue Sky Neurology is a division of CarePoint Health.

CarePoint Health is a physician owned and operated multispecialty group with over 650 providers. Our world class physicians offer exceptional, quality patient care in a variety of settings: Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and multiple Telehealth service lines. We employ only the best advanced practice providers, scribes, and staff to support our teams in the clinical setting. Our singular focus is to deliver the best possible care to patients in an environment that is collaborative, collegial, and fulfilling.

Our team is dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone's contributions are valued and respected. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. If you're passionate about our mission and have a willingness to learn, we encourage you to bring your unique perspective to our team.

Employment with Blue Sky Neurology offers the following:

• Generous Base Salary Guarantee
• Excellent Health Benefits, 401k, paid Malpractice Insurance
• Medical Licensure & DEA Allowance

About Menorah Overland Park Medical Center & HCA Midwest Health Neurosciences

Menorah and Overland Park Medical Center is looking to expand their neurosciences program and has partnered with Blue Sky Neurology to bring a superior level of neurological care to the patients in the Independence community.

Menorah Medical Center is a full service, acute care hospital serving the communities of Overland Park and Leawood with a medical staff of 600 physicians, 950 staff, and 190 beds. The hospital is a thrombectomy-capable site.

The hospital has recently opened an unprecedented $65 million Neuroscience and Orthopedic Center which will allow the facility to further advance high-quality neuroscience and orthopedic care.

HCA Midwest Health Neurosciences Service Line is comprised of 13 neurologists with expertise in movement disorder, clinical neurophysiology, multiple sclerosis, and migraine subspecialties. The neurologists are vital to our care delivery team, focused on the inpatient and outpatient settings, further enhanced by 6 advanced practice providers and a team of stroke coordinators. The service line also includes 14 neurosurgeons with a variety of subspecialty interests within the context of a general neurosurgery practice.

Our program includes one comprehensive stroke center with four primary stroke centers positioned across the South Kansas City corridor.

Overland Park Medical Center is a joint commission certified in primary stroke center care. This facility has a Neuroscience Committee that oversees clinical practice guides, updates to clinical practice, and care of neurology patients both in emergency and inpatient settings. The hospital has a Certified Stroke Medical Director that leads the neurology team in providing 24/7 neurology care.Blue Sky Neurology manages code stroke and neurology care and is available 24/7 in the care of acute stroke patients.

As a member of the neurosciences team, you’ll be joining HCA Midwest Health, the area's largest healthcare network & private-sector employer, with 150 locations including hospitals, outpatient centers, physician clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, and an array of other services to meet the healthcare needs of the greater Kansas City area.

The Kansas City region is a two-state region home to more than 2.5 million people as well as home to corporate headquarters giants including Cerner, AMC, Garmin, Hallmark, and H&R Block, among many others. KCI Airport features 10 major airlines and the fewest flight delays, making travel easy. With non-stop flights available, you can be on either coast in 3 hours or less. For the food enthusiast-KC features four James Beard Award winning chefs and about a dozen finalists.

The Kansas City region is a two-state region home to more than 2.5 million people as well as home to corporate headquarters giants including Cerner, AMC, Garmin, Hallmark, and H&R Block, among many others. KCI Airport features 10 major airlines and the fewest flight delays, making travel easy. With non-stop flights available, you can be on either coast in 3 hours or less. For the food enthusiast-KC features four James Beard Award winning chefs and about a dozen finalists. Kansas City ranked No. 19 on Forbes' list of the 20 Happiest Cities to Work

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person