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Neurologist - Bronx Clinic (1 day/month)
nBronx, NY ( • Clinic
nJob Type
nPart-time
nDescription
nWe are currently looking for a Neurologist to join us at our Bronx Clinic, supporting adults with developmental disabilities. This need is ONE DAY PER MONTH (9am-4:30pm). There is a possibility to also support our Brooklyn Clinic, three days per month, if able and interested in additional hours.
nWhy Join ADAPT?
nIt's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
nFor your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.
nSUMMARY
nUnder the general direction of the Clinic Administrator and Medical Director, the Neurologist is responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disorders in pediatric and adult individuals supported by ADAPT Community Network. This role provides comprehensive neurological care in accordance with professional standards, agency policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. The Neurologist collaborates closely with primary care providers, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality, and person-centered medical care.
nESSENTIALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES
nThe duties and responsibilities of the Neurologist include, but are not limited to, the following:
nnnConducts comprehensive neurological examinations and assessments for pediatric and adult individuals.
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nnDiagnoses disorders and diseases of the nervous system using clinical evaluation, medical history, and diagnostic testing.
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nnDetermines and implements appropriate courses of treatment for neurological conditions, including medication management and therapeutic recommendations.
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nnOrders, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests and procedures necessary to evaluate neurological conditions.
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nnPrescribes medications and other therapeutic interventions in accordance with New York State law and professional standards.
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nnRefers individuals to medical specialists and ancillary services as clinically indicated.
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nnCollaborates with primary care clinicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated and continuous care.
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nnProvides consultation to other medical and dental staff when hazardous procedures are contemplated or when complications arise outside of their scope of expertise.
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nnSeeks consultation as necessary to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based care.
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nnResponds to medical emergencies as authorized, providing treatment when delay could result in serious harm or threat to life.
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nnMaintains accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
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nnParticipates in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and quality assurance activities as required.
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nnEnsures confidentiality and privacy of all medical information in compliance with HIPAA and agency policies.
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nnAdheres to ethical principles, professional standards of conduct, and ADAPT Community Network’s mission and values.
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nnMaintains continuous care of assigned patients and refrains from delegating diagnostic or treatment responsibilities to unqualified or unsupervised personnel.
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nnKeeps current with advances in neurological care, treatment modalities, and best practices.
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nnPerforms other related duties as assigned.
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n nQUALIFICATIONS
nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Therequirementslistedbelowarerepresentativeoftheknowledge,skill,and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
nnnMedical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
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nnValid New York State Nurse Neurologist license.
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nnCertified for prescription privileges in New York State.
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nnBoard Certified; Psychiatry specialty strongly preferred.
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nnAt least 2 years of experience providing neurological care in an outpatient clinic, hospital, or specialty practice.
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nnExperience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) strongly preferred.
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nnDEA Registration and NPI Number.
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nnAbility to read, write, speak, and understand English.
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nnStrong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with employees, coworkers, individuals served, families, and external partners.
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nnAbility to maintain strict confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of the work.
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nnDemonstrates initiative, sound judgement, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
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nnExcellent organizational, analytical, and multitasking skills.
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nnProficient in the use of a personal computer and electronic medical records software.
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nnStrong oral and written communication skills.
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nnAppropriate delineation of clinical privileges required.
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nnPassion for ADAPT's mission and demonstrates a commitment to the non-profit disability sector.
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n nCOMPENSATION:$125/hour
nAt ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.
nADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
nNotice of AI Use in Job Application Review
nAs part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.
Worksite address
bronx, NY, 10400, US
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