Physician - Neurologist - AVALA Physician Network

Covington, LA Full-time

Summary

The AVALA Physician Network is actively searching for a dedicated, compassionate, and driven Neurologist to join its award-winning roster of physicians. The right candidate will work with a growing community of providers and physicians to offer the highest standards of medical care to the Greater New Orleans area and surrounding communities. Board Certified and Board Eligible physicians are invited to explore the exciting medical landscapes AVALA has to offer and be a part of building a practice to further develop relationships within our community and with our patients. We are looking for a talented and eager physician to assist our patients in navigating through their treatment plans and guide them to trust healthcare again.

 Where you will work:

AVALA is a premier 21-bed surgical hospital operating in Covington, Louisiana, which is located on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain, in the suburbs of New Orleans. In addition to the hospital, AVALA provides diagnostic imaging services, physical and hand therapy, physician clinics, and urgent orthopedic care. As a Physician-Owned and operated hospital, the doctor-patient relationship is of the utmost importance and drives our decisions when offering patient care. Our doctors are highly trained in the most advanced medical treatments and invests in minimally invasive technology for performing procedures and surgeries. Our physicians are the key to the success of our patients and AVALA is fully invested in providing a first-class work environment for our physicians to practice. AVALA is honored to be selected as the 2023 Women’s Choice Award for Best Orthopedic Hospitals and the 2023 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Minimally Invasive Surgery. AVALA was also honored with the 2022 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award. Our affiliated physicians are also receiving top local and national honors from Becker’s List and are recipients of Castle Connolly’s 2023 Top Doctor Awards.

 Neurologist Responsibilities: 

  • Diagnosing complex medical problems by referring to a patient’s history, performing patient examinations, and conducting neurological tests. 
  • Perform Visual and Brainstem Evoked Responses, EEG, EMG, Nerve Conduction Studies, etc. 
  • Counseling patients on neurological disorders and their background. 
  • Ordering neurological tests and interpreting the results of neuroimaging studies. 
  • Prescribing and/or administering treatment and medication. 
  • Monitoring the behavioral and cognitive side effects of treatment and medication. 
  • Ordering supportive care services for patients. 
  • Participating in neuroscience research activities. 
  • Liaising with medical professionals in the community and hospitals. 
  • Keeping up-to-date with neurological developments, treatments, and medication.

About The Clinic: 

AVALA is dedicated to serving patients across the Greater New Orleans Metro area, with offices throughout Southeast Louisiana. AVALA welcomes physicians who live in New Orleans or on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain to join our team of elite physicians. There are many advantages of practicing in a small community, which include, low managed care environment with a large regional referral base and immediate patient load.  

  • 100% Outpatient Clinic 
  • Internal referral base of patients 
  • Ability to build and grow a practice within a team environment 
  • Focus in a sub-specialty encouraged and promoted 

Financials and Benefits:
The qualified candidate would receive:      

  • Highly competitive salary including productivity bonuses 
  • Sign-on bonus 
  • Relocation assistance 
  • CME allowance 
  • Comprehensive executive benefits package, including retirement 

Additionally, all new physicians in the AVALA Physician Network receive a state-of-the-art marketing roll out designed to introduce them to patients living in our community and assist the physician with growing a thriving practice.

To learn more, visit, https://avala.com/culture/

Interested candidates please submit resume and cover letter with your application to Jomel Whittington, MHA - jomelw@avala.com

 

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