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Child Neurologist – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Practice with Purpose. Live with Balance. Thrive in New Mexico

Join our collaborative Children ’s Program at Presbyterian Healthcare Services, a not -for-profit health system serving New Mexico families.

• Flexible inpatient/outpatient split – inpatient consult and no overnight call

• General Child Neurology and advanced fellowshiptrained welcome

• Team includes child neuro RNs, EEG techs & child life specialists

• All pediatric services on one hospital campus

• Albuquerque offers 300+ days of sun, mountain access & low cost of living

Susan Camenisch | 505 -923-8718 | scamenisc@phs.org www.phs.org

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. Drug-Free Workplace.

Atlantic Health is Hiring Inpatient and Outpatient Neurologists in New Jersey

Atlantic Health is seeking Neurologists for inpatient (Neurohospitalist) and outpatient roles in New Jersey. Neurohospitalist positions at Chilton Medical Center, located in Pompton Plains, feature a 7 -on/7-off schedule, in-person consults, and no stroke call or telemedicine. Outpatient roles offer flexibility and subspecialty support within a collaborative team of 30+ neurologists across 10 divisions.

Enjoy competitive pay, full benefits, CME support, generous time off, and loan forgiveness eligibility.

Requirements: BC/BE in Neurology, New Jersey licensed or eligible. New grads welcome to apply!

Please contact Kayla Hogan at Kayla.Hogan@atlantichealth.org or visit our website to learn more.

Salary Range:

$275,000–$350,000 base salary only; excludes any quality and/or productivity incentives

Southern California Neurologist Up to $130k in Incentives

Join Our Premier Neurology Team in Beautiful Southern California! We are Hiring Neurologist and APPs in Palm Springs and Murrieta, CA

Are you ready to make a difference in a vibrant, diverse community while being generously rewarded for your expertise? We ’re actively seeking dedicated physicians to join our growing team. In addition to a highly competitive salary and full benefits, we are offering: Location Bonus – up to $100,000 for select regions, Language Bonus – up to $30,000 for fluency in in -demand languages. Whether you ’re looking to relocate or already live in the area, this is an incredible opportunity to advance your career, support underserved populations, and be part of a mission -driven organization.

At The Neuron Clinic, we are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities through exceptional care for acute and chronic neurological conditions. As the fastest-growing neurology group in Southern California, we ’re expanding our clinical team and invite you to be part of our success!

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary + Productivity Bonus

• Provider Autonomy Physician-Owned and Managed Practice

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Malpractice Insurance & Professional Expense Stipends

• Clinical Research Opportunities

• In-house neurodiagnostics and therapeutics including infusion center

• Flexible Schedules & Exceptional Work-Life Balance

• Collegial, Collaborative Work Environment

• Two-Year Partnership Track

At The Neuron Clinic, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve while enjoying a fulfilling career and a balanced lifestyle in a practice where your voice is heard and your expertise is valued.

For more information or to apply, please contact: Nidia Herrera

Email: nherrera@theneuronclinic.com

We are seeking passionate Neurologists and advanced practice providers who are committed to clinical excellence and patient care.

While we are open to all subspecialty interests, we particularly welcome candidates with fellowship training in Dementia, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, or Stroke. Whether your focus is general neurology or a subspecialty, we provide the resources and support to help you thrive in a collaborative and autonomous practice environment.

Why Palm Springs California?

Sunny Weather Year With over 350 sunny days a year, Palm Springs is a paradise for sunshine lovers. The weather is warm and dry, making it perfect for outdoor activities almost every day.

Stunning Desert Landscapes The desert scenery, with its rugged mountains, palm trees, and vast open spaces, is incredibly beautiful and offers peace and tranquility. It's a nature lover's dream.

Outdoor Recreation Hiking, biking, golfing, and rock climbing are all readily available in the surrounding areas. Plus, the nearby Coachella Valley offers a lot of opportunities for nature excursions.

Relaxed Lifestyle Life in Palm Springs is more laid-back compared to the hustle and bustle of big cities. It's a place where you can slow down and truly enjoy life at your own pace.

Vibrant Arts & Culture Scene Palm Springs is known for its mid-century modern architecture, art galleries, and annual events like the Palm Springs International Film Festival. It’s a cultural hub, especially for design and film lovers.

Easy Access to Southern California Whether it’s a short drive to the mountains or a weekend trip to the beach, Palm Springs offers a convenient location with easy access to all the major Southern California hotspots.

The Albany Med Health System is the largest and only regionally governed not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England. It consists of Albany Medical Center, Albany Medical College, the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital, Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses. Albany Medical Center is New York Capital ’s only academic medical center and one of upstate New York ’s largest teaching hospitals. Located at the heart of New York ’s Capital Region, Albany is a culturally and environmentally diverse area. The Capital Region offers great career and wellness opportunities for professionals and their families.

The ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER Department of Neurology has established programs in:

Epilepsy | Dementia | Movement Disorders

Neuromuscular Disease | Pediatric Neurology

Pain/Headache | Stroke/Neurocritical Car e

Successful candidates will focus primarily on outpatient or inpatient neurology services and the Main Campus or Clinics dispersed in the Capital Region. In addition, as a tertiary academic center, these positions offer opportunities to work with and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows in neurology or work with an expanding group of APPs.

We seek Physicians for Stroke, General Neurology, Cognitive Neurology, Neuroimmunology, Neuromuscular, Movement Disorders, Epilepsy and Neurohospitalists.

Explore the exciting opportunities we have available:

General Neurologist

Join 5 colleagues in an outpatient setting. Opportunities for subspecialty training and supervising medical students and residents. Competitive salary and incentive bonuses.

Cognitive Neurologist

One of 10 CEADs in NYS; Associate Division Head opportunity! Antiamyloid treatments have been implemented! Be part of our growing center for Alzheimer's Disease research and patient care. Collaborate with neurologists, neuropsychologists, and geriatric psychiatrists. Engage in clinical research and teaching opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits package.

Vascular Neurologist

Large Comprehensive Stroke Center with 5 interventionalists, 4 neurointensivists, 2 vascular neurologists and 6 APPs serving 23 counties without a competitor. Manage stroke patients, perform thrombectomies, and educate medical students and fellows. Enjoy a competitive salary and incentive bonuses.

Movement Disorders

Group of 4 specialists and an HD center; fellowship position present.

Please send inquiries and a C.V. to:

PHR | Director of Physician Relations Physician Recruitment

ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER

518-262-0983 | DeBoniG@amc.edu

Albany Medical College is a private institution and a non -discriminatory AA/EOE (minorities and women are encouraged to apply).

Neurologist Opportunities

Neurologists with expertise in Clinical Neuromuscular, Cognitive/Behavioral Neurology, General Neurology, Movement Disorder, Neurohospitalist, and Stroke are invited to apply for open positions at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, which is the academic medical center of the Penn State College of Medicine. This search represents part of a major institutional commitment to expansion of the neurosciences. The successful candidate will join the collegial faculty of Penn State Neurology, which is in an exciting period of growth under the leadership of the Chair, Krish Sathian, MBBS, PhD. Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience. Leadership opportunities are available to those with relevant experience.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

• Medical degree – MD, DO, or foreign equivalent

• BC/BE in Neurology and relevant fellowship training or foreign equivalent

• Relevant clinical interest and expertise

• Excellent patient care abilities and interest in teaching

• Competitive compensation

• Generous benefits, including relocation assistance

Leveraging your subspecialty in the job search

Here’s the good news: You’ve gone to a lot of trouble (and succeeded) in building your proficiency not only in neurology, but perhaps in a subspecialty such as movement disorders or sleep issues. Here’s the bad news: The offers you’re receiving or the ads you’re seeing all seem to focus on general neurology, with limited opportunity to build on your specialized skills. Now what? The answer to that question will depend partly on your own goals, partly on your persuasiveness, and partly on what you’re willing (or able) to give up to reach your goals. Of course, there’s also a small part to be played by luck or the intervention of others, but if this were a pie chart, that slice wouldn’t be very large. For better or worse, most of this particular pie has your name on it.

The starting point is you and your goals. Something drew you to the subspecialty you chose—is that pull still strong enough to influence your next steps? Now is a good time to ask yourself what your ultimate desire would be, related to the advanced training you’ve taken. For example, are you feeling pulled to patient care, or is your actual goal to lead research? Perhaps you envision heading a program in your subspecialty and taking on business development tasks. The point of this self-inquiry is to flush out the depth and shape of your commitment at this point in your career.

It’s probably obvious that there’s a difference between simply using what you learned in your subspecialty fellowship as part of your next job, or basing the job entirely and solely on your fellowship training. If you want the latter scenario more than the former, you’ll need to structure your job search activities for that outcome. You’ll probably also need to consider some compromises, such as the location or level of the job. This comes back to the question of what you’re willing to give up to reach your goals. Multiple scenarios could be developed to describe any number of strategies that parlay your subspecialty training into a productive part of your next job. For the sake of simplicity, let’s look at three. Then, you can adjust the strategies if your own situation falls somewhere between these options.

SCENARIO 1:

Full engagement

In this situation, the candidate wants a job that is entirely based in his or her subspecialty area. Let’s say this doctor is completing a fellowship in sleep disorders and wants to work directly with patients, full-time, in a sleep disorders clinic. This focused goal all but defines the strategy. In addition to specifying this desire on any outbound communications (conversations with recruiters, profiles on the AAN’s Neurology Career Center website, responses to ads, etc.), this candidate should create a list of all sleep disorder clinics, then rank the list in clusters of five, according to his or her preference.

Now it’s a matter of outreach to the directors of those clinics (or their recruiters, if that information is easily found) to request consideration as a candidate. While it’s only logical to start with the top five on the master list, candidates who are committed to a very specific goal need to accept the possibility that an employer lower on their list might be the one to make an offer. At that stage, it may be possible to negotiate terms that mitigate the less desirable aspects of the situation, which is one reason to enter all initial conversations with an open mind.

SCENARIO 2:

Subspecialty as an adjunct skill

In this situation, the candidate completing the sleep disorders fellowship accepts a position in general neurology, where there is no particular need for his or her subspecialty. It may be that this doctor doesn’t feel compelled to follow the subspecialty and is fine with the generalist track after all. But if he or she accepted the offer under duress, perhaps because of timeline pressures, or a need to stay in a particular location, the desire to build on the subspecialty may still be there. Depending on how deep this desire is, the following strategies may seem to ask a lot of the doctor. But to keep his or her hand in, the doctor will need to extend past the demands of the new job and focus efforts to use the subspecialty knowledge internally, externally, or both.

An internal focus could be as simple as making colleagues in the workplace aware of the subspecialty training and offering assistance for specific cases. Likewise, if the workplace accommodates this, the doctor can prepare and present information on sleep disorders as part of an internal newsletter or brown bag series. External efforts could be similar, but may also include participation in conferences and journals, conversations or classes offered in the community, or filling shifts at the nearest sleep disorders clinic (if not precluded by the primary work contract). In all these circumstances, the overall strategy is to continue building both skills and credibility in the subspecialty area, while watching for an opportune time to either propose a deeper commitment to the subspecialty in the current workplace, or to move forward into a different position more closely aligned with the original

SCENARIO 3: Subspecialty as a newly developed profit center

This could be an outgrowth of Scenario 2, in which an organization that previously saw no need for the subspecialty has been convinced by the doctor’s persistence in building the case since joining the staff. Or, it could be a new scenario entirely, where the candidate identifies organizations that should start a sleep center, based on a business case the doctor could present in meetings he or she requests for that purpose. If the doctor can present a clear enough argument that the area is underserved and there is income to be made, he or she has the opportunity to turn the conversation into a selfcreated job with that clinic or practice.

In case you’re wondering, the same strategies described here for leveraging subspecialties can also be applied to additional areas of study you might complete later in your career, such as a business or law degree. The actual scenarios would likely differ, but in all cases, your steps would come back to the question of what you actually want, what you might be able to give up in order to reach your goal, and how you might make best use of the middle ground if you’re not able to achieve the goal fully. As long as you feel engaged in your work and satisfied that your skills are being used, there really is no wrong answer for how you construct your career path.

Neurology Opportunity

Emerson Hospital located in historic Concord Massachusetts has an opportunity for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Neurologist to join our team.

This opportunity is an employed position with Emerson Practice Associates

• Competitive salary and benefit package

• Sleep Center, Concussion Center, Parkinson’s Center, Telestroke

• Excellent support from a dedicated team of neurologist, administration and staff

• Full service diagnostics are available at hospital, which was certified by the state of Massachusetts as a Primary Stroke Center in 2004

• Practice in one of the most desirable practice locations in Massachusetts For

Diane Forte Willis, Director of Physician Recruitment and Relations dfortewillis@emersonhosp.org

Phone: 978-287-3002 • Fax: 978-287-3600

About Concord, MA and Emerson Health

Emerson Health is a regional health system providing advanced healthcare to more than 300,000 people across 25 towns in Massachusetts. We make high-quality healthcare more accessible to those who live and work in our community at Emerson Hospital in Concord, health centers in Bedford, Groton, Sudbury, Westford, and Concord, and Urgent Care settings in Hudson, Littleton, and Maynard.

Emerson has strategic alliances with several academic centers in Boston, including Mass General Brigham and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Concord, MA and the surrounding communities are among the best places to live in Massachusetts, with several top-ranked school systems in the state and located just 20 miles west of Boston.

Neurology Opportunities in Michigan

Opportunities available in these subspecialties:

• Behavioral Neurologist – Grand Rapids

• Headache Neurologist – Grand Rapids

• Multiple Sclerosis/ Neuroimmunologist – Grand Rapids

• Neuro-Ophthalmologist – Grand Rapids

• Neuropsychologist – Grand Rapids

• Pain Physiatrist – Muskegon

• Ambulatory Neurologist – Ann Arbor & Chelsea

• Behavioral Neurologist – Ann Arbor

• Epileptologist – Ann Arbor

• Headache Neurologist – Ann Arbor

• Movement Disorder – Ann Arbor

• General Neurologist - Oakland

Why work and live in Michigan?

• Whether you’re drawn to breathtaking scenery, rich culture, or outdoor fun for the whole family, Michigan has something for everyone. It’s a wonderful place to call home and build a career.

• Michigan borders four of the five Great Lakes, boasting hundreds of miles of pristine shoreline, breathtaking sunsets, and endless opportunities for water activities like boating, fishing, and kayaking.

• Michigan offers a lower cost of living than the national average, especially when it comes to housing, making it an affordable place to settle down.

If interested in learning more about Trinity Health opportunities, please contact: West Michigan – Mandy Vernon at Vernona@trinity-health.org Southeast Michigan – Christy Meda Prakash at Christy_MedaPrakash@ihacares.com

Explore Neurology & Subspecialty Practice Opportunities with Kaiser Permanente in Southern California

Every physician who is part of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) shares a passion for advancing the practice of medicine. We fuel that passion by creating a culture of innovation and collaboration – one where the quality of care we deliver is elevated by the accelerated resources we provide.

For consideration or to apply, please visit: southerncalifornia.permanente.org/jobs/type/neurology

For questions or additional information, please contact Michelle Johnson at: Michelle.S1.Johnson@kp.org

We are an AAP/EEO employer.

Trinity Health Medical Group and Trinity Health IHA Medical Group are actively recruiting Neurologists to join our Neurosciences teams across Michigan.
Is it time to look for a new job?

Six ways to know, and six steps to take

A lot is written about job searching for new graduates, and that’s a good thing. After a dozen or more years of education and intensive training, the last thing most residents and fellows feel prepared for is CV writing or interviewing with an HR panel. Still, if you’re an experienced neurologist ready to find new work, you may be looking back on those days with nostalgia. The confusion you felt then may be nothing compared to what you’re experiencing now. For one thing, it’s difficult to know if you should be looking for work at all. Unlike a new graduate, neurologists already in the workforce generally don’t “need” to find a new job. Unless there’s a compelling catalyst, such as a pending relocation for a spouse’s career, a working neurologist could stay right where they are and never actually move forward on a change. Following are six ways to know if it’s time to switch things up, and six steps to take if you decide to move forward.

It’s probably time to seek new work if...

...if you know you’ll be relocating. Some moves can be made without a job change, but many can’t. If you’ve already explored options for staying in your current role, such as telecommuting or creative scheduling that lets you fly back to your new home for extended weekends, you may have to conclude that it won’t be possible to keep this position after you move your household.

...if your current employer is expanding. Even if you’re happy with your current position, ignoring new opportunities for growth when they open up in front of you isn’t smart career management. When you learn of your current employer’s plans, you’d be wise to initiate a conversation with an administrator whose judgment—and confidentiality—you can trust. An early exploration doesn’t have to result in action if you choose otherwise, but a late exploration might mean there’s no option left for you to consider.

...if you’re tired of what you’re doing. You don’t need your medical training to know that burnout is real. When you start feeling reluctant to head into work or stop feeling interested in the patients or projects assigned to you, something needs to change. Whether you make a switch to something else with your current employer, or you move on altogether, this is one of those situations that probably won’t resolve on its own.

...if you’re ready for a new challenge.

For some doctors, the variety inherent in seeing new patients or conducting new research brings enough challenge to keep things fresh. But others may feel as if they’re on a treadmill in terms of having mastered the primary tasks or tools in their current role. When this happens, you’re wise to pay attention. Not feeling

challenged can morph into burnout or other negative feelings that are counterproductive for your career.

...if you never meant to stay this long in the first place.

Did you take a fellowship in stroke and then find yourself in a general neurology setting for your first job? On its face, that can be an excellent career move, particularly if you’ve been paying down loans while also gaining good experience and knowledge. But as time passes and you move further from your specialized training, it makes sense to check in on your career path. If too much time passes, it could be difficult to return to your original goal.

...if something changes in your workplace that you can’t tolerate.

Whether the new element is a set of policies or administrators that clash with your values, or a change in the workload, or even something that impacts your salary—the nature of the change only matters in terms of your problem-solving as you look for ways to accommodate the new situation. If you find that you can’t make peace with how things are shifting, you may have to be the one to make a shift.

Six steps to take when preparing to change jobs

Define what you want next. Set a timeline

If your reason for changing jobs is to leave a situation that you don’t like, you have a problem: Escape is not a career plan. Unless you take time to dig into your career and life goals, you risk hopping from one tenuous situation to another. Neurologists who are making the change for positive reasons are not excused from this exercise, by the way. For any job seeker, in any profession, the truth remains: Defining your job goal shortens your search while helping ensure you get something you truly want.

Everyone knows that deadlines are motivating. For residents and fellows anticipating graduation in a few months, the sense of deadline is built-in, but for those already in the workforce, an opposite force is at play— inertia. To avoid having your process drag on (especially the initial decision), it’s helpful to have at least a loose timeline for its completion and the steps in between. As a guideline, anywhere from six to 12 months would be a very common length for the process of choosing and starting new work.

Review your contract

If you are under a non-compete, or any other stricture covering your current or future work, the best time for a refresher on the specifics is before you launch an outbound search. Even for internal roles, your contract may play a part in determining what’s possible and on what kind of timeline.

Revise your CV to reflect your experience and goals

Want to know the most consistent mistake made by experienced doctors when searching for new work? That would be conducting the search as if they were new graduates. The job search is one of those processes that must flex with the candidate. As you gain experience and credibility in your field, you need to update your processes to be more sophisticated. While it might be evident that this would include a higher level of networking, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-revised CV. In this day of electronic search, a CV that defines the contributions you would make (and not just the factual outline of the places you’ve worked) can act as an advance agent to increase an employer’s interest—while possibly opening their pocketbook a bit wider.

If your reason for changing jobs is not tied to leaving this employer or location, then why not poke around inside your organization before making an outward move? If you find something that suits, you’ll have the advantage of uninterrupted benefits and a platform of immediately relevant experience to build on. Caution is advised, of course, as you’ll need to determine if tipping your hand could result in any negative feelings or repercussions in your current role.

Get help for an external search

If your course for leaving is certain, you’ll soon find yourself in an interesting bind. The more in-demand you might be, the more you’ll wish for privacy in making your inquiries. After all, it’s not a great business-builder to have your current patients switch doctors after hearing you “might” not be there next year.

The need for confidentiality, combined with a limited pool of free time, is enough to say you should probably engage the help of outside recruiters or consultants. To find one, you can start by asking for a referral from former colleagues who have made a move. Or, reach out directly to a recruiter specializing in the placement of neurologists. However you handle this, remember that your goal is not to give someone else carte blanche to “place” you. Rather, think of this as dividing up the duties, where the person acting as your agent helps locate initial leads and then contacts potential employers on your behalf in a confidential manner. You’ll still need to set aside time for interviews and tours, not to mention research to assure yourself this is an organization you want be part of. When it comes to making the decision, only you can determine if the role will match what you want next in your career. 

Join Our Neurology Team at Sutter Health!

Are you a dedicated neurologist looking to make a difference? Sutter Health is seeking talented and compassionate neurologists to join our team.

Why Sutter Health?

Innovative Care

Be part of a team that is transforming healthcare with cutting -edge technologies and patient-centered care.

Collaborative Environment

Work alongside top professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Comprehensive Benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Featured Open Positions:

Neurologist - Sacramento, CA: Join our team in Sacramento and provide comprehensive neurological care to our diverse patient population.

Pediatric Neurologist - San Jose, CA: Work with the Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group to deliver specialized care to pediatric patients.

Neurocritical Care SpecialistModesto, CA: Be part of our neurocritical care team at Sutter West Bay Medical Group, providing critical care to patients with severe neurological conditions.

Neurologist – Santa Cruz, CA: Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a fulltime BC/BE General Neurologist.

About Us

Sutter Health is a leading healthcare provider, serving millions of patients across California. Our mission is to enhance the well -being of the communities we serve through high-quality, compassionate care.

Apply Today!

Visit our careers page at Sutter Health Careers to learn more and apply.

Apply now at https://jobs.sutterhealthclinicians.org/

NEUROLOGY IN THE HEART OF THE MIDWEST

Join Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit integrated health systems, and be part of a respected and expansive Neurology team transforming care across Illinois and Wisconsin.

Why Choose Advocate Health Neurology?

• One of the Midwest’s most comprehensive Neurology programs, with over 120 physicians and 10+ subspecialties

• Nationally recognized Stroke, Epilepsy, and Memory programs with access to clinical trials and digital innovations

• Academic and clinical career paths with robust support for subspecialty interests

• Practice options include inpatient, outpatient, or blended models

• Competitive compensation, generous benefits, student loan forgiveness (up to $180K), and PSLF eligibility

• Choices across Chicagoland and Wisconsin — live and work where you thrive

• H-1B and select J-1 visa sponsorship available

Neurohospitalist

Exceed Medical/DPACC

Exceed Medical, also known as DPACC was established in 2012. Our founders aspired to change healthcare by providing quality comprehensive and cost effective critical care to their community.

We put our patients first. We are proud to offer a long list of pulmonary and critical care services to our patients via our integrated team of specialists, innovative technology, and extensive commitment and dedication to each and every one of our patients.

Job Requirements:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

• MD or DO degree with board certification or eligibility in Neurology.

• Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for patient and team interactions.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

• Commitment to staying current with medical research and advancements in neurology.

What we offer:

• Favorable work-life balance

• Benefits for full time employees

• CME Allowance

• Competitive private practice pay

• Opportunities for further education engagement and leadership exceedhealthcare.com

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

OUTPATIENT ONLY NEUROLOGIST FOR GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA

Join the largest independent multi-specialty healthcare system in North Central Florida

• Enjoy outdoor activities year-round.

• Nearby rivers, lakes and oceans for in-water, on-water activities, or just enjoying the scenery.

• Plenty of spectator sport event options including NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and collegiate.

• Excellent public and private school options for elementary through college.

• Comfortable family environments – not a big city and not too rural.

• Physician owned and governed group focusing on the delicate balance between home and work.

• Dedicated to providing valued care to our patients, their support system, and our communities.

• J1/H1-B visa candidates accepted.

For more information call or email us your CV. Phone: (352) 224-2404 E-Mail: careers@SIMEDHealth.com SIMEDHealth.com

Join Our Team at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Neurology

Cognitive/Behavioral Neurology Clinical and Clinical Research Opportunities

We are recruiting a BC/BE Cognitive/Behavioral Neurologist to join our multidisciplinary team at the Center for Cognitive and Memory Disorders. In this role, you will participate in clinical care, education, and research in cognitive and memory disorders. Op portunities for investigator initiated research and involvement in clinical trials are available. You will work alongside behavioral neurolo gists, neuropsychiatrists, research scientists, neuropsychologists, psychometrists, social workers, genetic counselors, and research staff. Clinical cognitive care is provided in the Memory Disorders Clinic and subspecialty clinics. Contributions to our comprehensi ve educational programs for trainees include training fellows in both Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry and Geriatric Neuro logy.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neurology with a focus on Cognitive/Behavioral Neurology

• Experience in clinical care, education, and research in cognitive and memory disorders

• Interest in investigator initiated research and clinical trials

• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team

Division of Neurohospitalist/Tele Neurology, Neurohospitalist

We are seeking BC/BE Neurohospitalists to join our team. In this role, you will manage inpatients with neurological disorders , including those in the emergency department and intensive care units. You will also participate in our Teleneurology program, offering neurology expertise via telemedicine. This role involves clinical care, education, and research activities, providing comprehensive neurological care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Successful cand idates will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting edge neurological care and research.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neurology

• Experience in managing inpatients with neurological disorders

• Interest in participating in Teleneurology programs

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is a leading academic medical center located in Columbus, Ohio. We are committed to providing high quality patient care, conducting innovative research, and offering comprehensive educational programs for medical professionals.

Columbus, Ohio

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Columbus offers a vibrant and diverse community with a wide range of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities. The city is known for its affordable housing, excellent schools, and strong economy.

For consideration, please send CV and cover letter to: Natalie Kessinger, Physician

Behavioral interviewing: tell a compelling story with your answer
A good story will give you the foundation for at least five or six different behavioral questions.

If you’ve been to a job interview lately—as either the candidate or the interviewer—then you may be familiar with a style of question called “behavioral.” Behavioral interview questions are based on a principle of psychology which states, in essence, that how a person has acted in the past under certain conditions is a predictor of how he or she will respond in the future to the same conditions.

Hence, when interviewers say, “Tell us about a patient you’ve treated who was difficult to relate to, and how you handled the situation,” what they’re really asking is: “How will you handle our difficult-to-manage patients?”

So, you might wonder, why don’t they simply ask the question they really want answered? Because that would be too easy for the candidate to manipulate. A doctor could just answer with some kind of neat process, or claim that managing difficult patients hasn’t been a problem. It’s much harder to “game the answer” when asked to give an example.

You can see why behavioral questions have taken root over the past decade or so: Interviewers love being able to assess candidates through the lens of their behavior. Unfortunately, not all interviewers are skilled in interpreting the answers; nor are candidates necessarily good storytellers. As the candidate, you can’t do much about your interviewer’s level of skill, but you certainly can increase your own. Here are five steps to help you develop compelling answers for behavioral interview questions.

Step 1: Identify good stories in advance of the interview.

This can seem tricky at first—how can you prepare an answer without knowing the question? You won’t be heartened to know there are lists floating around of the top 100 behavioral interview questions. One hundred! That’s obviously far too many stories to prepare before a meeting, especially when the typical interview may contain no more than three or four of this style of question. How would you ever know which questions they might ask? A better strategy is to reverse-engineer the problem: Instead of anticipating the question, start by identifying your ideal stories.

To do this, think deeply about the past five or eight years, to refresh your memory of internships, residency, fellowships, and any other training or field experience that you’ve had. Now ask yourself: When did you persevere during a challenging situation? When were your efforts pivotal to creating a successful outcome? When did you think of an improvement to a process or system that created good results for your team?

Once you have a few examples in mind of times when your work was particularly successful, you’ll have the basis for good stories.

Step 2: Draft out each story in a STAR pattern.

STAR is a popular acronym which stands for Situation, Task, Action, Result. It’s a tool that can help you keep track of the parts of your story, and ensure that you have enough content to make an impact, while also guiding you to tell the story clearly. Here’s an example from a neurology fellow whose patient would not follow a treatment protocol, and how the physician handled the problem.

Situation:

Patient continues activities that are harmful, and is not adopting behaviors that are healthy. The patient’s family is distraught and is asking for help convincing the patient to cooperate with the treatment plan.

Task:

The physician has several concerns to keep in mind, including patient confidentiality, the patient’s right to self-determination, the clinic’s liability, the overall goal of providing good care, etc.

Action:

As a fellow still in training, the physician decided to bring the case forward for discussion and review, with the goal of receiving advice for handling the situation. The question of mental health care and therapy support for the patient was raised by the fellowship director, which gave the physician the idea of providing resources to the patient to access this assistance. The idea of a care conference with the family was also raised to let them express their concerns in the patient’s presence. The physician decided to take these steps.

Result:

The patient listened to the family’s concerns but also provided some insight about being uncooperative— behavior which was actually rooted in trying to maintain control. Although the patient turned down the option for mental health counseling, the care conference provided enough foundation for communication that the patient agreed to cooperate more fully. The doctor’s relationship with the patient also improved.

Step 3: Shape the story to

be more compelling when it’s

spoken aloud.

Although the STAR story above is certainly clear, it’s not very relatable. It reads (and would sound) like a barebones recitation, which is hardly compelling in an interview. Here’s one way this STAR draft might sound when revised to be more conversational:

“When I was in my first month as a fellow, one of my first cases in outpatient care was a gentleman whose epilepsy treatment plan called for a fairly high level of personal responsibility. He was a smart man and not someone who seemed self-destructive, but he was pretty much rejecting every part of the plan. He’d agree to things in the clinic, then go home and do the opposite. I was already trying to figure out what to do when I started getting calls and emails from his family. His wife, especially, was very concerned and she was asking for a lot of detail about my conversations with him. I knew I couldn’t go down that path with her, but I needed to do something to manage the situation, while also trying to get him the care he needed. I decided to bring the case up with my fellowship director and I got some good advice. She reminded me of ways I could use a care conference and also brought up the idea of resources he could tap into for mental health counseling that might help him sort out his feelings about his epilepsy. In the end, we had a half-victory in that he agreed to the care conference, but he didn’t want to try the counseling. The conference was a home run, though, because it gave his family an opportunity to really open up about what his behavior was doing to them, and it prompted him to accept some parts of the treatment plan. I was also gratified to have a better relationship with him after that, I think because he trusted me and knew I was trying to provide good care while also listening to him.”

Although that story may look long when you see it printed as one big paragraph, when you time it out, you’ll see that it takes only a few minutes to tell. Adding pauses and intonation changes will increase the length but will be worth the tradeoff. That’s because a more natural sounding delivery will be memorable and interesting to the interviewer.

STEP 4: Anticipate questions your story could answer.

A good story will give you the foundation for at least five or six different behavioral questions. Knowing this, you can prepare a handful of stories, perhaps five, with the confidence that you’ll be able to answer 25 or 30 different questions, just by reshaping the first few sentences of the story. For example, the story above could be used in its current form to answer, “Tell us about a difficult patient that you treated.” But with a little reshaping, it could also be used to answer, “When have you used a collaborative care process with a patient?” or “What have you done to gain a patient’s trust?” or even, “Tell us a situation you’re proud of from your fellowship.”

STEP 5: Practice, practice, practice.

While you can’t be certain which questions your interviewers will ask, you can still practice telling your stories. The ideal process involves three steps: Typing the story into a word processing program so you can shape it easily; then writing it by hand so it lodges more firmly in your memory; and finally, saying it out loud a few times until you feel comfortable navigating the different parts of the story without getting lost. As you already know, the goal isn’t to memorize to the point of sounding rehearsed. But not practicing at all increases the risk of forgetting key points—or forgetting the story altogether. The middle ground is to be comfortable enough telling your story without notes that you know you won’t freeze when a question is asked.

As a final tip, remember that no matter how prepared you are, the interviewer could still ask a question you don’t have an answer for. If that happens, you can always punt: “I’ll need to come back to that question, as I’m drawing a blank for the moment.” Or even, “I don’t have an example that relates exactly, but I did have a situation come up with some similarities. When I was in my first month as a fellow, one of my first cases in outpatient care was a gentleman whose epilepsy treatment plan…” Sometimes it’s not so important that the story matches the question, as long as the story itself is informative and well-spoken. Try it and see: If you master the art of answering behavioral questions, you’ll experience a transformative effect in your interview process.

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