PHY Neurology

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Facility Name: Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Chicago

• Schedule: Full-time

• Base salary: $311,000.00 - $377,000.00

• CME Allowance: $5,000

• Malpractice coverage with tail

• This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

• Join an established, stable and well-respected medical group practice setting
• Call structure: shared equally with team
• Practice setting: Outpatient/Inpatient
• Full-scope general Neurology
• High quality service in one convenient location
• Excellent office support staff
• MA support
• Board Certified/Board Eligible Neurology
• Eligible for state medical license and DEA/Controlled Substance registration

About the Facility

• 361 bed hospital
• Level II trauma
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Preferred Credential(s):

• Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Work Experience

• None required.