Neurologist
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 look at the exciting medical landscapes AVALA is operating in and help us build a practice to further develop relationships within our community and with our patients. We are looking for a talented and eager physician to help our patients navigate through their treatment plans and help them trust healthcare again.
Where you will work:
AVALA is a premier 21-bed surgical hospital operating in Covington, Louisiana. This is located on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain, in the suburbs of New Orleans. In addition to the hospital, AVALA is affiliated with diagnostic imaging, physical and hand therapy, physician clinics, and urgent orthopedic care. As a Physician-Owned and operated hospital, the doctor-patient relationship is at the front of our minds and drives a lot 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. We believe our physicians are the key to the success of our patients and are 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, examining them, 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 offers an opportunity to live in either New Orleans or the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain. All the advantages of a small community, 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