Physician, Neurologist - Fairfield

Job Description

Job Description

At Northbay Health, the Board-Certified, Licensed Neurologist will practice within our highly regarded health system in Northern California. Northbay Health Neuroscience & Spine is comprised of expert neuroscience specialists dedicated to treating the full spectrum of complex neurological conditions.

With expertise in stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, brain tumors, neurotrauma, and other neurological conditions, our specialists provide around-the-clock emergency care with support from advanced-trained nurses and therapists at Northbay Medical Center and VacaValley Hospital.

Northbay Health is ideally located between the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley, and Sacramento. With an abundance of recreation and leisure opportunities, Northern California offers an exceptional setting for an active and healthy lifestyle.

At Northbay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and supported throughout their healthcare journey.

Position Overview

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with dedicated procedure and administrative time
• Call Schedule: Shared call rotation
• Daily Patient Census: 14 to 16 patients
• Equipment/Resources: State-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment resources
• Provider Support: Collaborative team of physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

Primary Responsibilities

• Diagnose complex neurological conditions through patient history, physical examinations, and specialized neurological testing.
• Counsel patients and families regarding neurological disorders, treatment plans, and prognosis.
• Order and interpret neurological diagnostic tests, including neuroimaging studies.
• Prescribe and administer appropriate treatments and medications.
• Monitor patients for behavioral, cognitive, and other treatment-related side effects.
• Coordinate and order supportive care services as needed.
• Participate in neuroscience research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and healthcare professionals throughout the community and hospital system.
• Stay current with advances in neurology, emerging treatments, and new medications.
• Evaluate and manage specialized neurological conditions, including sleep disorders, neuroimmunology, neuro-oncology, behavioral neurology, and neurogenetics.
• Perform and interpret lumbar punctures, electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).