Neurocritical Care Physician - Dignity Health

Overview

Mercy Medical Group (MMG), a multi-specialty group with more than 500 healthcare Physicians and Advanced Practice providers in the Sacramento region, is looking to add a fellowship-trained Neurocritical Care specialist to its busy and diverse neurosciences division.

MMG is seeking a fellowship-trained Neurointensivist to join our robust Neurocritical Care service. Our Neurosciences Department consists of 17 Neurologists including 3 established neurointensivists. Candidates must be BE/BC in Neurology with dedicated Neurocritical Care Fellowship training. This candidate will help grow the Neurological Critical Care service for Dignity Health Neurological Institute of Northern California to ensure high-quality, safe, and effective care for patients affected by catastrophic emergent neurological injury and neurological complications in critically ill patients in our Neuro-ICU. This individual will provide service in direct support of the Mercy Neurological Institute at our Joint Commission Certified Stroke Centers offering a complete interdisciplinary stroke intervention team, including neurosurgeons, neuro-interventional radiology, and bi-plane angio neurointerventional suites. We have 20 dedicated Neuro ICU beds and the region's first certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. Dignity Health's Neurological Institute is a market leader, actively involved in clinical research trials, consistently setting the community standard for patients affected by neurological diseases.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (Two-year Guarantee to Shareholder)
• 100% covered health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Generous vacation
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional growth and advancement potential

Compensation: $518,992
Additional compensation opportunities with TeleStroke call and NeuroHospitalist call. #HEC

Mercy Medical Group (MMG) is a dynamic, growing organization with a long-standing history of providing exceptional medical care in the Sacramento area. MMG is a large multi-specialty medical group of 500+ providers comprised of primary care physicians, specialists in more than 30 medical and surgical specialties, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. These professionals provide seamless primary and specialty care, working together to meet the unique needs of each individual patient.

MMG clinicians provide services to patients at Dignity Health Medical Foundation locations throughout Sacramento. Mercy Medical Group is aligned with Dignity Health, operating on a medical foundation model. Dignity Health is a part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.

Community Description
Nestled in beautiful Northern California, Sacramento is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in America. The capital city of California serves as the political nucleus of one of the nation's most influential states, the sixth-largest economy in the world. The area offers a wide variety of activities to enjoy, including fine dining, shopping, biking, boating, river rafting, skiing, or attending one of many different cultural events. Because of its central location, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, the vineyards of Napa Valley, and the historical Gold Rush towns of the foothills are all within easy driving distance.

• Patient Care: Diagnose and treat medical conditions; develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare teams; foster a collaborative approach.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
• Diagnostic Procedures: Order and interpret tests; collaborate with specialists for further evaluation.
• Team Collaboration: Work with healthcare professionals and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Quality Improvement: Engage in quality assurance initiatives and analyze clinical outcomes for improvement.
• Compliance: Adhere to ethical standards and stay informed about healthcare regulations.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on medical advancements and participate in ongoing education and training.

Qualifications

• A valid and unrestricted California medical license
• Completion of an accredited post-graduate training program
• Primary board should be in Neurology. This is not a position for a Neurointerventional Physician.
• Experience in placing EVD is required
• Training in multimodal monitoring is an optional plus
• Not an H1 or J1 opportunity

Pay Range
$249.51 - $249.51 /hour