Neurology Physician

Part-Time Neurologist - Outpatient TBI Flexible Schedule

Location: Oak Park, IL / Chicago, IL

Job Type: Part-Time, Independent Contractor

Schedule: 1 full day per week or 2 half days per week

Compensation : Starting at $200/hour

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive neurological evaluations and provide ongoing management of patients.

• Evaluate and treat patients with TBI, particularly injuries related to motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, and personal injuries.

• Conduct initial consultations and determine appropriate follow-up care based on each patient's needs.

• Provide appropriate neurological assessment, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and documentation.

• Manage follow-up visits as clinically appropriate.

• Complete all required chart notes in the practice's Office Ally EHR within 24 hours of seeing the patient.

• Maintain current clinical knowledge and stay up to date with applicable requirements and standards.

• Collaborate with the existing medical team to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.

• Potential opportunity to provide additional services such as EMG testing in the future for the right provider.

• Optional opportunity for remote Operative Neuromonitoring (IONM) for candidates with the appropriate experience and training.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Part-time independent contractor position.

• Approximately 1 full day per week or 2 half days per week.

• Schedule is highly flexible based on the provider's availability.

• Specific days and hours can be discussed with the provider.

• Provider may work primarily at one location or potentially at either available location depending on their preference and willingness.

• No evening, weekend, or after-hours clinical requirements.

• Opportunity for the schedule to increase in the future as patient volume grows and based on the provider's interest.

• Position can begin as soon as the selected candidate is available.

Patient Volume & Visits

• Patient volume is expected to build over time, with the goal of developing a full schedule based on the provider's availability.

• The majority of visits will initially consist of new patient consultations, with follow-up visits added as clinically warranted.

• Patient volume will vary depending on the provider's scheduling preferences.

• Previous Neurologist averaged approximately:

  • 30 minutes for new patient visits

  • 15 minutes for follow-up visits

• Exact visit length may be determined by the provider based on clinical needs.

Qualifications

• Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Neurologist

• Active Illinois medical license required at the time of presentation.

• DEA registration required.

• Minimum 1 year of Neurology experience.

• Strong experience with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is required.

• Experience treating outpatient TBI patients is particularly important.

• Experience with patients involved in: Motor vehicle accidents, Workplace injuries, Personal injury cases, Workers' compensation, Rehabilitation & Medico-legal cases

• Strong clinical judgment and neurological evaluation skills.

• Ability to independently complete accurate and timely chart documentation.

• Strong bedside manner and excellent interpersonal/communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the broader medical team.

Join a collaborative outpatient team where you can make a meaningful impact on patients recovering from TBI-while enjoying the flexibility of a part-time schedule that works around your practice and priorities.