Career Compass—April, 2022 by American Academy of Neurology

April 2022

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Five Tough Interview Questions—and How to Handle Them

Making a Career Change During a Pandemic

GENERAL NEUROLOGIST OPPORTUNITY Penn State Health St. Joseph in Berks County, Pennsylvania is seeking a general neurologist to join our existing practice. The selected candidate will have both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a neurologist who wishes to enjoy a high-quality of life while providing care within a community of approximately 400,000. What We’re Seeking • Medical degree – MD, DO • BC/BE in Neurology • Candidates with subspecialty training encouraged to apply What We’re Offering: • A competitive salary and generous benefits • Outstanding program and highly collaborative culture • Interaction with dynamic clinicians • Routinely ranked among the Top 50 Heart Hospitals in the country in quality metrics • Nationally certified as a Center of Excellence in Chest Pain, Stroke and Heart Failure • Nursing care that has also earned the distinction as a “Pathways to Excellence” accredited facility

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Anderson Smith, Physician Recruiter asmith50@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or 717-531-4703

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Join Prevea Health A physician owned and led multi-specialty group offering the following: • Opportunity to become a shareholder after one year with Prevea. • 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match, up to 6%. • Paid malpractice and licensure. • Paid vacation and CME. • Relocation assistance. Neurology opportunities with Prevea Health: • General Neurologist (opportunity to sub-specialize). • Neuro Hospitalist. • Neurointerventionalist. • Neuropsychologist. • Pediatric Neurologist. Practice openings available within our established medical group with locations in Green Bay, Eau Clare and Sheboygan, Wisconsin. For more information contact Dolly Willems, Provider Recruiter. Dolly.Willems@prevea.com | (920) 272-1182

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Physician-Led Medicine in the Rocky Mountains

Neurology & Epileptology

Seeking a BE/BC Neurologist and a BE/BC Epileptologist to join a growing team of neurologists with expertise in MS, sleep, neuromuscular, movement and pediatric neurology at Montana’s largest independent health system.

Generous loan repayment You can make a difference here. Billings and Bozeman are both located in the magnificent Rocky Mountains with extraordinary outdoor recreation just minutes from home. These friendly college communities have great schools, diverse dining and abundant activities for all ages. Four seasons of sunshine!

• Neurology in Bozeman at our new destination ambulatory center in Bozeman, opening in late spring 2022 • Epileptology in Billings at our tertiary referral center with EMU in development stages – opportunity to guide the process • Outpatient and inpatient EEGs available • Primary Stroke Center

• Opportunity to teach with IM Residency • Guaranteed base + RVU production incentive • J-1 Visas considered • Magnet® Recognized for Nursing Excellence since 2006 • Mayo Clinic Care Network provides clinical resources and direct access to Mayo Clinic specialists

Contact: Billings Clinic Physician Recruitment E-mail: physicianrecruiter@billingsclinic.org Learn more and watch our physician video: billingsclinicphysicians.com

Come be a part of a neurology team that supports your work and lifestyle goals.

Situated on the southern Maine coast, Portland is ranked as the #1 safest place and the 8th best place to live by U.S. News and World Report.

EMG Trained Neurologist │ Director of Neuromuscular Medicine │ Neurohospitalist For more information, please contact Gina Mallozzi at gmallozzi@mainehealth.org or visit mainehealth.org/careers

NEUROLOGIST or NEUROLOGY PHYSICIAN in Asheville, North Carolina

The Charles George VA Medical Center, Asheville, North Carolina, is seeking a full-time board certified/board eligible Neurologist or Neurology Physician to join our Section

• Work schedule 8:00am-4:30pm

• Outpatient clinic, general neurology, 5 days/wk. Telemedicine access available

NEUROLOGY PHYSICIAN CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Memorial Healthcare System continues to grow and is actively recruiting neurologists for the following positions:

• Outpatient Infusion Center available on site

• General Neurology • Dementia/Memory Disorders • Headache Medicine

• Hospital service is 100% consultative • Call 1:3

• Movement Disorders • Neurocritical Care • Neurohospitalist

These are employed positions with the multispecialty Memorial Physician Group. The full-time positions offer competitive benefits and compensation packages that are commensurate with training and experience. Professional malpractice and medical liability are covered under sovereign immunity.

• Robust Federal Employee Benefits Package • Physicians earn 26 paid vacation days and 13 paid sick days per annum, in addition to 10 paid Federal Holidays.

About Memorial Healthcare System Memorial Healthcare System is one of the largest public healthcare systems in the United States. A national leader in quality care and patient satisfaction, Memorial has ranked 11 times since 2008 on nationally recognized lists of great places to work. Memorial’s work environment has been rated by employees and physicians alike as an open-door, inclusive culture that is committed to safety, transparency and, above all, outstanding service to patients and families. Located in South Florida, residents enjoy a high quality of life – including year-round summer weather, exciting multiculturalism and no state income tax. To see job descriptions and/or to submit your CV for consideration, please visit memorialphysician.com. Additional information about Memorial Healthcare System can be found at mhs.net.

Charles George VA Medical Center is a 257 authorized bed level 1c complexity facility which offers primary, secondary and tertiary diagnostic and therapeutic health services in medicine, surgery, rehabilitation medicine, mental health, skilled nursing home care, and palliative care. CGVAMC has earned a 5-Star rating for the last four years, in the top 10% of VA hospitals nationally, and has ranked #1 in VA Patient Experience for the last three years. Asheville, NC located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts, who have their pick of hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, hot air ballooning and many other activities. Crafts and music thrive in Asheville and local universities have a large array of educational and cultural opportunities.

Email Gail.Bonham@va.gov

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Neurologist & Neurohospitalist Opportunities with Mercy Clinic

Northeast Indiana’s largest employer, Parkview Health is seeking neurologists with expertise in general neurology, epileptology, MS, vascular neurology, movement disorders, headache management, neuromuscular diseases, neuro-oncology, behavioral neurology and neurophysiology (EEG/EMG) to join its multidisciplinary team! Parkview Health located in Fort Wayne, IN has been named as one of the nation’s top employers by Forbes. With a robust and growing Neurosciences team, our collegial and diverse group of 14 physicians and 12 advanced practice providers are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care within Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio. From newly designated GME residencies, leadership and teaching opportunities, and utilization of state-of-the-art technology, our accolades include accredited chest pain and comprehensive stroke centers, and more. Our growing Neurosciences team is committed to serving our patient population and maintaining the highest standards of neurological care.

Join us and discover our highly competitive salaries, exceptional benefit packages, prioritization of work-life balance, and empowerment of YOU as a member of our team.

Locations include: Oklahoma City, OK; Rogers, AR; Fort Smith, AR; Joplin, MO; St. Louis, MO; and Springfield, MO.

Mercy’s Opportunities Offer: • We have both inpatient and/or outpatient opportunities available in most communities

• Physician-led; integrated health care system • 200-year history; let us share this incredible story with you! • Faith-based, not for profit with a focus on an exceptional patient • • • • •

experience Welcoming partners, mentors and dedicated support staff Competitive recruitment incentives plus relocation assistance Retirement options with employer matching and service contribution System-wide EPIC EMR Generous and comprehensive benefits package for your entire family

Mercy Clinic is a physician-led and professionally managed multi-specialty group. With over 2,500 primary care and specialty physicians, Mercy Clinic is the fourth largest integrated physician organization in the country.

Your life is our life’s work. For available openings, visit careers.mercy.net

For additional information please contact: Taylor Ross – Parkview Health Provider Recruitment Sourcing Specialist providercareers@parkview.com or visit Parkview.com/Neurosciences

For more information, please contact: Lisa Hauck - Senior Physician Recruiter Office: 314-364-2949 Email: Lisa.Hauck@mercy.net EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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Neurohospitalist Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center has an excellent opportunity for a Neurohospitalist to join its developing team at the brand new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility in Enola, PA, set to open Fall of 2021. If you want to enjoy a high-quality of life while providing care within a community setting, this is a fabulous opportunity. The new facility with 108 inpatient beds includes intensive and intermediate care, radiology, labor and delivery, 25 emergency medicine treatment spaces, 10 observation beds, six operating rooms, and two cath labs. The area around Penn State Health is a wonderful place to live and enjoy everything it has to offer. That is why we provide a competitive salary and benefits package, a 7 on/7 off schedule with 12-hour day shifts and NO on call! We offer CME time and funds as well as life insurance, long-term disability and so much more. Our ideal candidate will have: • • • •

MD, DO, or foreign equivalent Completed an accredited neurology residency The ability to acquire state of Pennsylvania licensure Fellowship trained in stroke, epilepsy, headache or vascular is preferred but not required

If you would like more information or send your CV and cover letter, please contact:

Anderson Smith asmith50@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.

So, what happened to the old-fashioned telephone consult? It took some turns on the way, but it’s definitely back, more robust than ever. Now the communication tool is video, and the virtual consults have evolved light years past the services offered by the general practitioner of yore. Neurology is one medical specialty that is especially well-suited to remote delivery of services. Not only can some of medicine’s least mobile patients be treated without leaving their homes, but some of the most urgent cases—those in the so-called “golden hour” of stroke treatment—can be immediately evaluated in hospital settings with no stroke specialist on site. Teleneurology has other, more routine benefits as well, ranging from a lower cost of service delivery (because less overhead or infrastructure is needed) to shorter wait times for patients seeking their first meeting with a neurologist.

Teleneurology— Welcome to the Newest Old Way of Practicing Medicine Just in time for the safe distancing requirements of the COVID-19 response: Teleneurology is ready and able to deliver remote health care to some of medicine’s most fragile patients. Do you remember the old punchline, “Take two aspirin and call me in the morning?” While that trope may have been over-used by 1960s-era comics in their standup routines, it was rooted in a real-life experience: Doctors who would consult with their patients on the phone, sometimes eliminating the need for an in-office visit.

And, just when virtual services are needed more than ever, remote delivery of neurology care is poised for exponential growth, thanks to the 2018 FAST Act (Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine), which opened the door to an equalized reimbursement process for telestroke care, regardless of where the patient is located. While the kinks are still being worked out, the bottom line from this development is that hospitals can better afford to enter a market that in the past had been sustainable only for private companies.

Two teleneurologists, on two different paths Although telestroke and teleneurology are not new, the range of related career paths are more varied than ever before. Take the examples of Eric Anderson, MD, PhD, and Elaine C. Jones, MD, FAAN, both AAN members who have been active in furthering teleneurology, but with strikingly different career paths. Eric Anderson, MD, PhD—teleneurology as the basis for a career Anderson, who attended Emory University for his residency and epilepsy fellowship, has the distinction of pioneering the use of an iPhone 4 for in-hospital teleneurology trials when he was still an intern in 2010. As he tells it, “When I was a student, I was infatuated with the idea of telemedicine. If you believe that every minute counts with telestroke,

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then the idea of bringing someone instantly to the bedside with tele-technology was fascinating. When I was interning at Emory, the iPhone 4 was just coming out. It had this feature called FaceTime, that had audio and video—but both people on the call had to have the same setup for it to work. My wife was kind enough to let me buy two iPhones, so I could experiment with other doctors using FaceTime to provide neurology services at the hospital. That got a lot of press at the time, and the attention of the Academy.” Having seen the potential first-hand for teleneurology, Anderson started his own telemedicine service three years later, while completing his fellowship. Intensive Neuromonitoring, which he still operates, provides tele-EEG services to clinical practices in Georgia, and the surrounding area. From there, he added roles as a teleneurologist for CortiCare, Inc. in California—for which he is now the medical director—and as a teleneurologist for SOC Telemed—for which he is now the chair of neurology, in charge of 70 teleneurologists who handle up to 8,000 tele-visits each month. In other words, Anderson leads the teleneurology or telemedicine functions for three distinct companies simultaneously, while also providing direct teleneurology services himself. When asked about his biggest challenge in this work, Anderson’s answer isn’t surprising: the schedule. “I balance three or four calendars,” he explains, “so I need to schedule several months in advance to minimize conflict and ensure a basic level of time off.” Even so, he admits that he is prone to adding more things to the calendar, such as his work on committees to improve telemedicine, and presenting or publishing on the topic. While the packed calendar challenges Anderson, it also demonstrates one of teleneurology’s benefits to medical professionals: The added availability of work time when you strip away non-medical processes, such as commuting to a clinic. As a bonus, working from home lets Anderson maximize downtime to interact with his family. Perhaps the most surprising aspect of Anderson’s career path is this one fact: His entire

medical practice since finishing his fellowship in 2014 has been conducted virtually. If there are other neurologists who can make the same claim, it would be a small cohort—but that situation could change with each new class of graduating residents and fellows. Elaine Jones, MD, FAAN—teleneurology as the antidote to burnout If Anderson is the model for using teleneurology to serve as many patients as possible, Jones might be the model for leveraging it to achieve an enviable work-life balance. Although she has been working in telemedicine almost as long as Anderson (she has been with SOC Telemed for six years now), she entered the field at an entirely different point in her career. For Jones, teleneurology is more of a capstone than a launch pad, coming as it does after decades of private practice. In her words, “I started working with SOC while I was still in solo practice in Rhode Island. When I decided to close my practice three years ago and move to South Carolina where my parents are, I decided to go with SOC exclusively. I take the night shift, which means that I can have my days free to help my parents or go to the beach. Even if I’m on shift and I hear a big crash downstairs, I can run down and check. Just being home is a huge advantage with telemedicine.” Although Jones doesn’t count herself as a night person, she has found that the schedule suits her workstyle as well as it does her home life. “The work at night is a little less hectic, a little more focused,” she says. “It tends to be more emergencies, but everyone is a little calmer.” To start her 10:00 p.m. shift, Jones can be ready at her computer in as little as 15 minutes after her post-dinner nap. Eventually, the call center will send a message alerting her to a new consult, after they’ve confirmed which neurologist is both available and licensed for the state where the patient is located. By 6:00 a.m., once she has finished with the last notes, Jones is done with her shift and ready to sleep—with no concerns about being needed for call or other work duties. The night schedule also provides a good backdrop for Jones’ professional service, including her second term on the Academy’s board, and the three committees

she serves on for SOC. In addition, Jones has done significant work for the Academy on such issues as physician burnout, which brings her to this observation: “I think telemedicine provides one of the best opportunities there is for work-life balance for doctors. When your shift ends, you’re completely free for the other things in your life.” When asked about down sides or challenges of being a teleneurologist, Jones doesn’t cite a lack of collegial interaction. That’s because she can use the chat feature on Zoom to send an image to other doctors on shift if she wants another viewpoint. When she was a solo practitioner, she says, “It was just me and Google.” Indeed, Jones has found that impromptu conversations with colleagues have helped keep her on the cutting edge—such as the recent look at hemorrhagic encephalitis from a patient with COVID-19 that was shared by an SOC teleneurologist for others doctors to see. On the other hand, Jones does miss the face-to-face interaction with patients and the opportunity to keep up her “live skills.” As a remedy, she takes on-site locums jobs in different locations, sometimes filling her teleneurology shifts in the hotel at the end of the day. Or, she may separate the two activities, giving her the chance to enjoy the locums location more fully. That’s the plan she’s making for two weeks in Alaska later this year, where she hopes to get in some fishing and hiking when she’s off shift. To complete her customary 100 hours for SOC that month, she’ll simply compress her workdays together in one chunk—an accommodation she says the company is able to make because of the flexibility afforded by telemedicine. This adaptability, along with the other advantages, has made Jones reconsider her earlier career vision. “When I started, I always said that this was a temporary gig for me and I would be going back to private practice. But now I’m not so sure about that,” she says.

Is teleneurology right for you? Whether you’re just starting out in your medical career, or you’ve been practicing for decades, teleneurology could be a good fit. To find out, you’ll want to consider some of these aspects of the work. Equipment and space For the moment, teleneurology is primarily conducted from the practitioner’s home space, although that could change if organizations in the future opt to provide the services from bricks-

and-mortar locations. To be ready for homebased consults, you’ll need enough privacy to ensure patient confidentiality and uninterrupted sessions, as well as adequate broadband and the corresponding computer equipment. Having tried a number of configurations—including an ill-fated treadmill desk—Anderson has found his best setup includes a large 42” video screen that gives better visual acuity when working with patients. Solo or employed? Are you hanging out a shingle, or sending out a resume? Both options are available to you, but the details will matter. As a solo practitioner, you’ll be responsible for the billing, for example, and for ensuring credentialing with client hospitals. But you’ll also have full authority over your schedule and work. On the other hand, as the employee of a telemedicine company, you’ll trade some of that autonomy, and possibly some of your income, for the benefit of having someone else mind the administrative details. Subspecialty According to Jones, some specialties, such as headache and stroke, might be especially adaptable to teleneurology processes, while others requiring in-person procedures or evaluations might be less amenable. Anderson notes that most of the aspects of in-person care valued by neurologists will still be possible online, regardless of the discipline. “When we think of neurologists, in our minds, there’s been kind of a schism between emergency neurology and outpatient neurology,” he says. “We didn’t used to have treatment for stroke but now, with all the emergency treatments we can provide, there’s this branch that’s all go-go-go instead of let’s cerebrate on this. I think that what’s satisfying for neurologists—being a bit of a detective and coming up with an answer for the patient—that’s not missing with teleneurology, as much as people think it will be.”

The business of teleneurology Although the tele- aspect of this service delivery model gets most of the attention, virtual health care can’t happen if the administrative side isn’t managed. Chief among the issues are billing, licensing, and liability. Billing The conversation about billing can be complex in any aspect of medicine, and especially when you add an

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entirely new mode of service delivery. From their professional service committees, both Anderson and Jones have delved into the issue of billing as it relates to telemedicine. Their conclusion might be summed up with “Not quite there yet.” On the one hand, the 2018 FAST Act represented a tremendous leap forward by ensuring equity in reimbursement for telestroke, which removed the main barrier to hospitals providing the service. On the other hand, after more than a year, Jones notes that the unique aspects of telemedicine create equally unique problems—such as the confusion caused by some insurers billing from where the doctor is located while others bill from the patient’s location, while none of them seem to be using the same codes for the work. Licensing It’s possible that future physicians will see the licensure issue as one of the growing pains for telemedicine. How else would you describe the result of Elaine Jones’ work—licensure in an eyepopping 21 states, and counting? Since physicians in the United States must currently hold licensure for the state in which their patient is “seen,” telemedicine practitioners have little choice but to pile on the licensures—and the attendant fees and CME requirements. Hospital credentialing adds to the paperwork tangle, with most systems requiring annual renewals that the physician must either initiate or at least review and corroborate, depending on whether they work for an agency or for themselves. In Jones’ case, licensure in 21 states translates to 150 credentialing organizations, none of which is on the same annual schedule for processing renewals. Perhaps it’s no wonder that one of the groups she’s chosen to help with at SOC Telemed is the credentialing committee, which she chairs. Malpractice In some ways, this might be the easiest of the administrative balls to juggle since the physician’s carrier or broker usually takes the lead on the process. Even so, Anderson warns that the teleneurologist should still pay attention to the details. For example, he ended up altering his practice when his broker advised him that carrying malpractice in some states was significantly more expensive than in others. He also learned that not every carrier will cover every state, which may create another set of decisions for the practitioner.

What does the future hold for teleneurology? After taking decades to reach its current level of acceptance, teleneurology finally seems poised for a major leap forward. The new burst is fueled by a perfect storm of circumstance: the near universal access to high-quality electronics for practitioners and at least a smartphone for patients; the breakthrough in billing opportunities represented by the FAST Act; and the unprecedented need for homebased services demanded by the COVID-19 crisis. It’s the moment that Anderson, Jones, and so many of their colleagues have been building towards as they perfect the process of delivering health care remotely. “I keep thinking there might be a return to doctorcontrolled medicine and solo practices with the COVID-19 impact,” Anderson says. “The virtual doctor has a lot more in common with the country doctor than with the employed doctor.” Even if this genie could be put back in the bottle, Jones, for one, doesn’t believe that would happen. “I don’t think it will ever go back to where it was,” she says. “I think doctors and patients have realized the convenience of it and won’t want to go back. But the problem will be, how will things shift when this (the pandemic) is over? What’s going to lag behind is the payment system and that’s going to impact everything else.” Unless, that is, the payment system doesn’t matter anymore. With the current prevalence of highdeductible insurance plans, Anderson anticipates that some doctors might revert to direct-to-thepatient billing that benefits both parties by cutting out insurance altogether. “If you don’t have a brickand-mortar operation to finance, why wouldn’t you just charge the patient their co-pay amount, instead of going through the insurance? It’s the same cost for the patient and you can afford to charge less if you don’t have overhead.” Billing issues aside, both Jones and Anderson are optimistic about the future of teleneurology. “It’s an exciting time to be a neurologist,” Jones says. “Neurology has really led the way with telemedicine anyway, even before this. I think if we continue to innovate, we will be a great boon to our patients, and to medicine. We’re going to be out there fighting hard for it to remain.” 

Apply yourself. IU Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, nationally ranked for 24 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report and comprised of 16 hospitals, more than 70 physician specialty groups and 2,500 providers at 175 locations. Our partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine gives you access to leading-edge medicine and research to meet the unique needs of every patient. We’re looking for neurologists who are interested in general, headache, oncology, stroke, neuromuscular, neuropsychology, pediatric and epilepsy neurology who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. Are you ready to join the team that’s changing healthcare for the better? Apply today at iuhealth.org/careers or contact Matthew Johnson at mjohnson69@iuhealth.org.

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Current Job Getting on Your NERVES? Bassett Healthcare Network in Cooperstown, New York is recruiting full-time General Neurologists with an opportunity for building a subspecialty practice.

Department Highlights • Fully Epic EMR across the 10 county Network • H1b Visa support, Cap exempt • Call no more than 1 in 4 • Mostly outpatient with hospital consultations • Tele-Neurology support from University of Rochester • Working with Residents and Medical Students

For confidential consideration, please contact: Amy S. Johnson, Medical Staff Recruitment ph: 607-547-6982 • email: amy.johnson@bassett.org or visit ExperienceBassett.org Bassett Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

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Mercy Medical Center – Baltimore is pleased to announce a full-time opportunity for a

Neurologist to Join The Neurology Center at Mercy The Neurology Center at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking a Board Certified/Eligible Neurologist to join our growing, thriving multispecialty practice of four neurologists. The ideal candidate should have a special interest in multiple sclerosis (MS) and want to develop a comprehensive program specializing in MS. The position is heavily focused on outpatient care at the hospital’s community-based Mercy Personal Physicians sites throughout the Baltimore metropolitan area with primary concentration at the Baltimore County site located in Lutherville, Maryland.

The Ideal Neurology Candidate Must Be: • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology, with a multiple sclerosis fellowship • A Neurology clinician with a sub-specialty focus on treating multiple sclerosis Interested candidates should submit CV to Mary Beth Coyne, mcoyne@mdmercy.com 410.659.2824

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• Interested in developing and growing the neurology/MS practice at Mercy Medical Center and its community-based Mercy Personal Physicians practices • Focused on providing clinical excellence and an outstanding patient experience to patients

Why Choose Mercy • A competitive compensation package • Robust benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement plan match, CME stipend, and PTO (paid time off) • An optimal work environment, understanding and recognizing that patient care is the provider’s primary role

About Mercy Medical Center – Baltimore Mercy Medical Center has earned numerous national and regional awards for quality, safety and outstanding nursing care. Mercy is known for: • Compassionate, patient-oriented care • High quality, integrated medical staff • On-site infusion centers, MRI, CT and other imaging services at the hospital’s main campus as well as at its community-based satellite centers • Mercy Personal Physicians Community Physician Sites – a network of primary care providers and medical specialists at convenient locations throughout the Baltimore metropolitan area, including Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County and Howard County • Baltimore is a culturally diverse community that offers the amenities of a large city while also capturing neighborhood charm, convenience and access

Five Tough Interview Questions— and How to Handle Them If you’ve been in many interviews (and by now, you probably have), you already know how awkward it can be to be asked a challenging question. Those are the queries that stop you in your tracks while your mind darts around frantically for some kind of answer. Sometimes the questions are genuinely difficult, but just as often, they’re only unexpected. In either case, the result is the same: a blank look, a blank mind, and an awkwardness that can be difficult to recover from. There are several solutions to the problem, although none of them will cover you completely. For example, you can check in advance with colleagues or online resources or even the interviewing organization to get a sense of what the questions might be. With that information, you could then go about preparing to answer those questions. But what if your information is wrong, or what if you still get stumped by outlier questions? Here’s a better idea: Create a process for yourself to help in real time if you encounter tough questions. Then you know you’ll be covered, whatever happens. Following is an example of a mental process to use, as well as five questions known to be difficult to answer. After you see the process applied to each

question, practice by applying “processed” answers of your own to the questions.

The Process STEP 1—Acknowledge the question, perhaps by saying “hmmm” or giving some other indication that you’re about to answer. STEP 2—Try to identify the “real” question. For example, when asked “Tell me about yourself,” the interviewer probably doesn’t anticipate hearing about your family of origin or early years in sports. Rather, he or she is expecting a brief synopsis of what you’ve studied and what your primary experiences in medicine have been, along with some of your goals. A more literal query might have been “Tell me about your medical career and your professional interests”—but that’s not how interviewers usually phrase things. STEP 3—When possible, match your answer with one of your strengths. For example, the answer to “Tell me about yourself” could start, “I’ve always been a very empathetic person, with a keen interest in the sciences; those strengths led me to the field of neurology... etc.”

STEP 4—For longer answers, conclude by bringing the answer back to the interviewer’s organization. Again, using “Tell me about yourself,” the answer could conclude with, “...having had the experience in my fellowship of treating patients in a hospital setting, I realized that being a neuro-hospitalist for a larger medical facility like this one was exactly what I wanted to be doing...” Ready to see the process applied? Check out the sample answers to these five tough questions.

What is your philosophy regarding patient care (or research, or hospital administration, etc.)? It’s easy to see why this can be challenging to answer. Depending on the context, the “real” question could essentially be, “Do you fit here?” Since you can’t control their perception about if you fit, concentrate instead on answering how you’ll fit. Staying with the assumption of an interview for a neuro-hospitalist in a large medical system, the answer could be: I take a dual approach to patient care, which is something I’ve been developing through my rotations and my fellowship. As an underlying principle, I believe strongly in the dignity of the patient and in that person’s right to control their care. That means I have to give them timely and clear information. And I also believe in the power of the hospital and the care team to impact a patient’s well-being. This leads me to collaborate with my colleagues whenever it’s feasible, and to work with the values of the hospital to amplify the care I can provide. That’s one of the reasons I’m excited about this opportunity—I really feel as if the medical professionals here are some of the best.

What are your career plans? If your plans align clearly with the organization interviewing you, this might not be a difficult question. But if you’re like many physicians, you’re willing to compromise some parts of your plans in order to achieve other parts. That creates a problem in the interview if you answer a question too literally, disclosing that you’d rather be working elsewhere, or that you expect to leave this place within two years so you can move forward on a different path. Luckily, you can avoid this dilemma by considering the “real” question, which is likely, “Where does our job fit in your career plans?” Since you don’t know the future, keeping your answer somewhat general is a good bet. Here’s what our neuro-hospitalist might say:

Patient care in a hospital setting is my strong interest, so my plan is to follow this path. In researching this medical system, I’ve learned that you have a number of clinics as well; at some point I could see myself participating in developing a specialty clinic here if it was feasible. But for now, I’m focused on the neurohospitalist role.

What are your weaknesses? This is the classic difficult question, even though most candidates expect it. The problem is one of those “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” situations: If you give a real weakness, you risk telling too much. But acting as if you have no weaknesses will not be credible. It helps if you remember that they are not asking for a weakness so much as they are trying to understand what you’ll need help with if they bring you on board. That’s why our neuro-hospitalist candidate is going to answer from the perspective of the job, not from a personal list of New Year’s resolutions. I’ve given that some thought and, in respect to this role, I think the area I’ll need the most ramp-up for is the electronic records system. I know you’re using Epic and that’s something I’ve become familiar with during my fellowship. I haven’t needed to use all its features, so I’m not as fast as I think you’d need me to be. I should be able to close the gap somewhat before I come on board, but I’d probably still need a hand to bring me up to speed.

Tell us about a disagreement or conflict you’ve had with your colleagues and how you handled it. Yikes. Another no-win situation. This is framed as a behavioral question, which means the most common style of answer would include a story. As in, “I said this, and she said that, and then...” You can see how this could deteriorate quickly. Luckily, the interviewer isn’t really interested in a he-said, she-said story. The “real” question is more likely to be “How do you handle sticky situations?” or “How do you get along with others?” In the following answer, the candidate is going to eschew giving a specific example in favor of describing a process or approach, while also bringing forward a strength (in this case, good communication): That’s a surprisingly difficult question to answer. It’s not that I don’t disagree with colleagues from time to time, but I can’t think of a situation that escalated into

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something more serious. I tend to be pretty focused on good communication, so that might be one reason things don’t get too far. When I don’t agree with something, I’ll ask for clarification so I can understand the reasoning better. Then I might sit on it for a day to see it from a different angle. For the most part, keeping things at the reasonable dialogue level provides enough space to find common ground. But if that wasn’t the case, I’d have to evaluate how important I thought the point was before pushing harder for my view.

Do you have any questions for us? You wouldn’t think this would be difficult at all, since you probably have quite a few questions on your mind. But of course, the problem is thinking of something that doesn’t sound too selfinterested (“Can you explain the benefits?”) or too detailed (“What’s the average number of EEGs the department conducts on a given day?”) Nor should you imagine replying, “I think you’ve answered them all already” lest you sound disinterested in the job. Which brings us to the “real” question in this case: “Are you interested in this job? Are you picturing yourself working with us?” With that in mind, here’s

how our neuro-hospitalist might demonstrate interest while also receiving information of use: I do have some questions. Mostly they’re centered around the work itself, and the department goals. It’s been interesting to learn more about your model of patient care and how everyone works as a team here. Can you tell me more about any plans you have for growth? I’m curious to know how many more patients would be needed before you’d hire the next person, for example. I’m also wondering if you’re planning any specialty clinics around specific procedures or diseases.

FINAL ADVICE You’ve probably discovered already that interviews are more art than science. There’s never going to be one right answer for a question, nor will a “wrong” answer sink the ship if the interviewer likes you. As a final (but best) strategy, focus at least some of your attention on being personable and warm, and you’ll feel less pressure to find just the right words for each question you’re asked. 

Join a World-Class Organization in America’s Most Livable Cities The Department of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and School of Medicine is looking for exceptional Neurologists and Advanced Practice Providers as we continue to grow under the direction of our new chair, Page B. Pennell, MD. We have opportunities in academic, community, and hospital-based neurology throughout Pittsburgh and South Central Pa. Opportunities in Pittsburgh and South Central Pa Include: • Medical Director Department of Neurology — Harrisburg, Pa • Comprehensive Neurology • Subspecialists in Vascular Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis, Movement Disorders, Neurohospitalist Medicine, Behavioral/Cognitive Neurology, Epilepsy, and Neuromuscular Disorders

Why UPMC? As the largest health care system in Pennsylvania, we offer more than a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our department is part of the renowned UPMC Neurological Institute, where we partner with nationally and internationally recognized neurosurgeons to provide the highest level of comprehensive care. Applicants should submit a CV and a letter of interest to: Stacey Wagner, wagnersm4@upmc.edu

Stroke Neurologist Neurologists with clinical and research expertise in Stroke Neurology are invited to apply for an open position at The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. 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 poised for an exciting period of growth under the leadership of the new Chair, Krish Sathian, MBBS, PhD, FANA. WHAT WE OFFER:

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:

• Outstanding program with a national reputation • Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center • Dedicated inpatient beds, outstanding clinical support services, well developed clinical research, stroke rehabilitation, a vascular neurology fellowship, and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center’s regional stroke care network • Highly collaborative culture • Cutting-edge basic and clinical neuroscience research and top-notch facilities at both the Hershey and the University Park campuses • Interaction with dynamic clinicians across all neuroscience-related departments and participation in innovative educational approaches • Faculty rank commensurate with experienc • Competitive salary and generous benefits • Attractive start-up package for research

• Medical degree – MD, DO, or foreign equivalent • BC/BE in Neurology and stroke fellowship training or foreign equivalent • Clinical interest and expertise in stroke • Clinical and/or laboratory research interests relevant to stroke neurology • Excellent patient care abilities and interest in teaching

AREA HIGHLIGHTS: Located in a safe, family-friendly setting in Hershey, PA, our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a suburban setting or a thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. Known as the home of the Hershey chocolate bar, Hershey’s community is rich in history and the greater metro area offers an abundant range of outdoor activities, arts, restaurants and diverse experiences. We’re also conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Patty Shipton, FASPR, Physician Recruiter, at pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or 717-531-4703. Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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AN EXTRAORDINARY PLACE TO PRACTICE MEDICINE

To learn about opportunities with Covenant, visit covenanthealthcare.com/careers or contact Cecilia Jerome, Physician Recruiter, at Cecilia.Jerome@chs-mi.com or 989.583.7510.

Current Neurologist Opportunities General Neurology • • •

Fairmont Medical Center, Fairmont Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton

Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg

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Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale

General Neurology with faculty rank and full support of RNI and Department of Neurology but in community settings.

J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital General Neurology Neuromuscular Epilepsy Neuro-Oncology Headache Fellowship training preferred

https://wvumedicine.org/careers/

Spectrum Health is West Michigan’s leading neurosciences referral center. We would be excited to discuss career opportunities with you! About us • Level 1 Trauma Center • Level 4 Epilepsy Center • TJC Comprehensive Stroke Center

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14 bed Neuro ICU 14 bed EMU Epilepsy and Stroke Fellowship Programs Neurology and Neurosurgery Residency Programs

Contact: Christine Powers, Sr. Physician Recruiter – christine.powers@spectrumhealth.org or 616.486.6737

Fulfilling the promise of medicine

Work at the forefront of healthcare. FULL-TIME AND PER DIEM NEUROLOGISTS

From the heart of Wisconsin.

Openings in Northern & Central California

Marshfield Clinic Health System in Wisconsin has Neurology opportunities across our well-established and growing organization. We are seeking BC/BE Neurologists for General Adult Neurology, Pediatric Neurology, Neuromuscular, Neurointerventional and Neurohospitalist opportunities throughout our system of care. You will be joining an outstanding referral team of Neurology specialists and colleagues. Our flagship hospital, Marshfield Medical Center is a Certified Primary Stroke Center.

Epilepsy, General, and Neurocritical Care THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP, INC. OFFERS EXTRAORDINARY BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental • Moving allowance and home loan assistance up to $200,000 (approval required) • Malpractice and tail insurance • Paid holidays, sick leave, education leave • Shareholder track • Three retirement plans, including pension To learn more about these opportunities and to apply, please visit: https://tpmg.permanente.org. You may also email your CV to: Ken Baker, Sr. Physician Recruiter, Kenneth.baker@kp.org or call (510) 625-6331 (office) or (510) 919-9971 (cell). The Permanente Medical Group

We are an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V Employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Please contact: Shelly Van Vonderen, Physician Recruiter at 715-660-1367 vanvonderen.shelly@marshfieldclinic.org It’s not complicated. It’s care.

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Growing Metro Detroit Neurology Practice has multiple opportunities for Outpatient and Neuro-hospitalist with starting salaries up to 350-400k per year including productivity bonus + benefits + partnership track!

Group practice located in the beautiful suburbs of metro Detroit, Michigan is seeking general and/or fellowship trained neurologist to join and offers: •

Lucrative pay scale with guaranteed salary and productivity bonus

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Full benefits are offered with a partnership track

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Neurohospitalist opportunities, 2 weeks on/ 2 weeks off schedule available

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Long term partnership and outpatient and inpatient opportunities

Please send CV and/or any questions to:

Paige Wesener at wesenerp@michiganneuroscienceclinic.com

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Come experience the four seasons with us. We are a busy General Neurology Practice located in the suburbs of Northwest NJ.

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a nationally recognized, award-winning public health system and a teaching facility of Harvard Medical School, is recruiting for a full time neurologist. Incoming physician will join our existing team of four full-time neurologists who provide a mix of ambulatory and inpatient consult services at CHA's Cambridge, Somerville and Everett locations. CHA neurologists are eligible for an academic appointment at Harvard Medical School and opportunities exist to teach medical students and residents within CHA's Medicine and Psychiatry programs. We are a collegial group and value patient-centered care and a supportive work environment. Interested and qualified applicants may submit CV & cover letter to ProviderRecruitment@challiance.org. www.CHAproviders.org CHA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are seeking someone who enjoys treating a wide variety of Neurologic Disorders. Experience with EMG/EEG, Botox and/or DBS programming would be an asset but is not required. The opportunity to teach and engage with medical residents also exists. Our proximity to the Pocono Mountains of PA and New York City provides many ways to enjoy life outside of work.

Neuro Specialists of Morris Sussex info@neurospecnj.com

Large, stable healthcare system with 15 hospitals throughout Illinois & Wisconsin Supportive Neurology Team of Physicians & APCs Large primary care referral base Work/life balance Competitive compensation and benefits package Housing bonus and relocation Student loan assistance

HSHS Medical Group Checks All the Boxes for a Rewarding Career in Neurology

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CURRENT NEEDS | Neurologist and Interventional Neurologist for Illinois.

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Friendly communities with easy drives to St. Louis and Chicago

Neurologist Opportunities

Neurologists with expertise in Clinical Neuromuscular, Cognitive/Behavioral Neurology, Neuropsychology, General Neurology, Neurohospitalist, Movement Disorder, 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.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Anderson Smith, Physician Recruiter at asmith50@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

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 WHAT ELSE CAN YOU EXPECT?

• Competitive compensation • Generous benefits, including relocation assistance

AS A MEMBER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY YOU WILL BE ASSOCIATED WITH:

• An outstanding Neurology program with a national reputation • A highly collaborative culture • Interaction with dynamic clinicians across all neuroscience-related departments and participation in innovative educational approaches

BC/BE Neurologist needed in Southern California Flexible schedule with out patient general neurology clinic & some in patient hospital coverage. EMG/NCV experience preferred but not necessary. Competitive salary Fax CV to 562-424-9990 or email to neuromedical707@outlook.com Attn: Cynthia Chavez For questions, call 562-426-3656 & ask for Cynthia

The Division of Pediatric Neurology at the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York has the following openings for BC/BE Pediatric Neurologists subspecializing in: •

General Pediatric Neurology

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Neonatal neurology

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Autoimmune encephalitis and Pediatric MS

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Headache

The Division of Pediatric Neurology is comprised of 12 Pediatric Neurologists, 4 NPs, two social workers, a neuropsychologist, one research assistant, and a ketogenic diet specialist, and has an ACGME-approved residency training program (two per year). The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center (CCMC) is the largest pediatric teaching hospital in the New York metropolitan region. It is the tertiary pediatric medical center of Northwell Health and it is the only Level-1 Pediatric Trauma Center on Long Island. If you choose to join us, you will find not only a great career opportunity, but also great lifestyle options. An academic appointment at The Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is commensurate with experience.

Please contact: Dr. Sanjeev Kothare Division Director for Child Neurology, skothare@northwell.edu EOE M/F/D/V

“Let me put my experience, passion and dedication to work for you. I’ll help you find the perfect fit at WellSpan Neurology.” Cris Williams, Neuroscience Recruiter

WellSpan Neurology 100% Outpatient Positions

Lebanon, Chambersburg, and York, Pennsylvania Our Commitment to You: o Increased Signing Bonus and increased Educational Loan Repayment o Flexible Schedule o Excellent call shared with four practices o Full Relocation and Retirement Savings Plan o $4,500 CME Allowance, Full Malpractice Coverage Including Tail o 5 weeks STO and 6 paid holidays WellSpan Health’s service area is made up of a diverse mix of welcoming communities that you will love to call home. Contact: Cris Williams, Physician Recruiter, 717-855-6996 or email: cwilliams9@wellspan.org

Academic Neurology Opportunities – Nebraska Why CHI Health? Because you’ll be working with an organization that prioritizes a healthy and flexible culture, a shared passion for changing the world, and a fierce commitment to healing patients and communities. A healthier future for all – inspired by faith, driven by innovation, and powered by our humanity.

CHI Health and Creighton University School of Medicine have opportunities in: Omaha, Nebraska:

Kearney, Nebraska:

Opportunity Highlights: • Academic outpatient and inpatient opportunities • Opportunity to participate in the development of a Neuroscience Institute

• Academic Appointment with Creighton

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Neurohospitalist

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Movement Disorders

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Neuro Critical Care

• Enjoy the support of respected and top-notch

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Vascular (outpatient)

primary care, hospitalists, and other specialists within the CHI Health community

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Tele Neurology

• H1B Visa Sponsorship & J1 Visa Sponsorship

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General Neurologist

University School of Medicine

practice and financially-stable health system

available for the position in Kearney, Nebraska

Interested Candidates, please send CV to:

Cristine Daniel, MBA, Physician Recruiter, Cristine.Daniel@Commonspirit.org

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NEUROLOGY Spartanburg, SC Spartanburg Medical Center, a stroke certified Medical Center, is seeking a BC/BE Neurologist to join an expanding neurology program in a 100-percent outpatient practice. We welcome general and fellowship trained Neurologists. Highlights of the opportunity include:

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Monday – Friday; 8-5

Call 1:5; shared with NP. Full scope neurology practice Neurohospitalist & telemedicine handle hospital consults Paid malpractice to include tail coverage.

Just an hour from the Blue Ridge Mountains and 3 hours from the ocean, Housing is moderately priced, educational options abound, and residents still value old fashioned gentility and respect for others. Commuting is easy, and your recreational opportunities are endless. Come find out why everyone wants to live here, in the Upstate!

Up to $120,000 in recruitment incentives $6000 CME annually Attractive retirement options

Contact Information:

Kristin Baker, Sr. Physician Recruiter Office: (864) 560-6331 Email: kbaker@srhs.com

The Upstate of South Carolina is a lush, green area with hot summers and temperate winters. It is a hub of New Southern culture, with a blossoming art and food scene, and has attracted attention from travel writer’s worldwide as a Top 10 destination for many things, including best relocation destination, best places to start a company, best downtowns, best girl’s getaway, best parks, and even best water!

Alternate Contact:

Taylor Eubanks, Physician Recruiter Office: (864) 560-6171 Email: teubanks@srhs.com

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Southern Crescent Neurological Clinic, P.C. Fayetteville, Georgia

Neurologist - Private Practice - Atlanta suburb Solo Neurologist looking for highly motivated physician to join a very busy and diverse independent practice with the goal to assume the practice over the next 2-3 years. Regular office hours with no hospital/ER call or weekends. Job details include imaging and sleep study interpretations, EEG, EMG, ENG, toxicology lab and fluoroscopy suite in office. Also willing to consider part time Neurologist and/or additional mid-level support.

Contact Lisa Barrow with interest and for more information

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GENERAL NEUROLOGIST OPPORTUNITY Neurologists with clinical expertise in General Neurology are invited to apply for an open position at Penn State Health Holy Spirit located in Camp Hill, PA. Join our growing community practice now! This search represents part of a major institutional commitment to expansion of the neurosciences. This position is supported by one other Neurologists, in a patent-focused community practice setting. With NO ON CALL and an 8 am to 5 pm schedule the selected candidate will flourish in a supportive work life balance environment. Leadership opportunities are available to those with relevant experience. Ideal Candidates Will Have The Following: • Medical degree - MD, DO, or foreign equivalent • Completion of an accredited residency program • Excellent patient care abilities and interest in teaching As a member of the Department of Neurology you will be associated with: • An outstanding program with a national reputation • A highly collaborative culture • Cutting-edge basic and clinical neuroscience research and top-notch facilities at both the Hershey and the University Park campuses • Interaction with dynamic clinicians across all neuroscience-related departments and participation in innovative educational approaches Competitive compensation and generous benefits, including: • Penn State Tuition Discount • Relocation Assistance • Back-up Family Care • Medical, Dental, Vision • 401K, 403(b), 457(b) retirement plans FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Anderson Smith, Physician Recruiter at asmith50@pennstatehealth.psu.edu Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Answers could range from burnout to pandemic-based logistics, pressures at home to personal health problems exacerbated by your work. As you can imagine from the diversity of just this short list, the best solutions for your situation will vary widely, depending on the nature of the issue.

Making a Career Change During a Pandemic Career decisions are challenging at any time, but when the world is experiencing so much upheaval, making a change to your work can seem especially difficult. And yet, you may feel you have no choice. One of the unwelcome side effects of our pandemic has been an increase in layoffs and work furloughs, even in health care settings. Homeschooling, childcare and elder care issues have also upended family schedules, while personal health conditions have forced some medical professionals to reconsider their exposure to the public. Any of these can be reasons to reassess the work

you’re doing, even if you would have preferred to make decisions in a less tumultuous time. If you feel compelled to review your career path right now—or if you’ve just wanted to imagine new horizons—it’s best to follow a logical process. While you can move quickly if needed, that’s different than acting in haste. Here are the steps to follow, as well as some tips to keep in mind.

First-level Steps: Assessing the Situation 1. Identify the problem. Why are you considering a change?

2. Go deeper. Now that you’ve identified the problem(s), you can be more specific. Is it the rotating shifts that are causing the most difficulty with your family’s pandemic schedule? Are you burned out on patient care but still excited about neurology overall? The more specific you can be, the more you can tailor your process. It may help to talk with others, to make you dig deeper or question mental habits you have formed. 3. Imagine short-term solutions first. It may well be that you need a full-on career change, into something totally nonmedical in nature. But it’s just as possible that smaller changes could give you the breathing room you need right now. Even if a particular solution doesn’t seem likely, pause to envision what would make the difference. If you worked only 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day, for example, would that create the balance you want for your family obligations? Of course, that’s not a normal shift for a medical professional— but these aren’t normal times. You can’t know that something won’t work until you explore it further. Likewise, if you’ve been laid off with no clear return date, it might seem like a good time to switch fields. Maybe so, but start by imagining a less permanent option, such as a temporary work arrangement elsewhere.

Solutions in this short-term category could include a leave of absence, a change in duties with your current employer, an all-virtual work process, limited consulting contracts with another group, or…? Letting your mind roam freely while you work on this step will help you discover more possibilities.

Second-level Steps: Telescoping Out 1. Envision your post-work life. If you’re at mid-career, it’s time to get serious about what your postcareer life would look like. When you close your eyes and imagine that time, how old are you, and what are you doing? In this vision, do you work until you can’t anymore and switch immediately into a home-centered life of gardening and golf? Do you stop “early” in order to enact some other plan for travel or self-employment? How exactly do you make the transition from work to post-work in the picture you imagine? By filling in this picture more carefully, you can answer the questions related to your current career decision: What will you be retiring from? What level or type of work is needed in order to lay the foundation for the postwork picture? For example, if you’ve been planning to travel and teach, you’ll probably need to stay close to health care during the years preceding your retirement to maintain your network and credibility. But if you’ve been planning to open a coffee shop, the exact work you do before then doesn’t need to be health-related at all—and in fact, it could make sense to start transitioning now into learning more about business operations. If you knew where you wanted this coffee shop to be, your current decisions might be

impacted even more: What if you worked now for a health system with locations in that city, making a future relocation easier to coordinate? 2. Identify possible snags to your post-work ideal. The big three—health, finances and family—usually loom large on this list. If your health fails, some of your plans may not be possible. Likewise, a downturn in finances or a pressing issue with family members can change the situation. While no one can know the future, it still makes sense to assess the risks and work toward diminishing them. As an easy example: Everyone knows that less debt is better. But when you run the numbers, does the trajectory of your current debt load actually endanger the possibility of achieving your post-work goals? This fact could (and perhaps should) impact your career choices now. For example, what if you discovered that an intense period of debt repayment over the next two years would buy you the freedom of less lucrative and perhaps more enjoyable career choices later? In a similar vein, you might see elder care in your future, given your family dynamics and the age of your parents. Without planning, this situation could negatively impact your later-life goals—is there anything you can implement now that would alleviate that future impact? By projecting forward to potential challenges, you’ll be better able to judge the risks and rewards of career tweaks or fullout changes you make now. 3. Integrate your family members’ life plans. In addition to considering potential elder care responsibilities, it’s important to incorporate goals being set by your other family

members. For example, has your spouse been imagining a relocation in 10 years to be closer to anticipated grandchildren? Of course, that needs to be added to your planning. Has there been conversation about your partner adding a degree or changing careers? When would that happen, and how would it impact your life together down the road? Would the new career involve travel, or delay your partner’s projected retirement? As always, nothing is certain, so basing your own plans on someone else’s potential actions can be tricky. But not considering their plans at all is even trickier, so it makes sense to create as holistic a picture as possible in this stage of your process.

Third-level Steps: Moving Forward 1. Explore your career ideas. If you already have an idea about your next work, it’s time to find out what it would take to make the move. On the other hand, if you don’t have solid ideas yet, or any ideas at all, you’ll need to start with that step instead. Luckily, you don’t need to go it alone, as there is an entire career counseling industry built for just this purpose. Even a single meeting with a career counselor can provide the needed direction for discovering or researching your career ideas. 2. Decide about training. Unless your next work will be licensed, training won’t be strictly necessary. That doesn’t mean, however, that it wouldn’t be helpful. Classes, certificates, apprenticeships, degrees— there are any number of options available as you gain mastery and confidence in a different line of work. While you can always add

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training to your regimen later, making this decision earlier in your process may let you start preparing for new work while continuing to maintain your current profession, which in turn can lead to a smoother-feeling transition. 3. Make a plan. At some point, you need to make the go/no-go decision. If you do choose to adjust or change your career, then putting the plan on a timeline will help ensure you stay on track. While solid transitions can be made in as little as three to six months, a window of six months or longer is much more common, particularly if you’ll be working at the same time. Or you might decide to make a slow ramp-up over a few years while simultaneously ramping down in your current work. The key to planning a career move isn’t the length of the timeline so much as the steady pace of forward movement, at whatever speed you’ve chosen. When the steps become too attenuated, it’s easy for other life issues to crowd in and overshadow your career change. For that reason, be sure your plan includes a projected end date, as well as tangible steps that incorporate networking meetings and job search processes. This will help ensure your transition stays on the front burner until you’ve reached your goal.

Tips for a successful midcareer transition Don’t be daunted by your age. Remember that old “Dear Abby” column, when a reader asked, “Should I go to medical school now that I’m 30? I’ll be almost 40 when I start working!” And Abby’s famous answer: “How old will you

be in 10 years if you don’t go to medical school?” In other words, your age is your age, and it’s not something you can change. But you can use your years wisely and with intention. If you hesitate to change careers because you won’t have as much time in the new pursuit, remember that you’ll have even less time in it if you delay starting. People make successful and fulfilling career transitions even in their 60s and 70s. As for age bias from employers—if that’s a realistic prospect given the field you’re considering, then feed your plans, not your fears. That is, rather than being scared away from the work, start planning a strategic entrance to it through networking, training, selfemployment, contracting, or any number of solutions that don’t require you to compete directly with younger candidates. Don’t let assumptions drive the process. Do you know that your current team couldn’t abide a change in your schedule, or do you just assume it? Likewise, are you certain that your family budget requires no less than your current income, or have you actually run different financial scenarios to check the outcome of a lesser-paying career? Anytime you find yourself thinking, “That doesn’t seem likely,” shift to “How could I make that work? Who can I ask to help?” Where possible, leverage your medical career or knowledge. If, for example, you know you want to leave patient care and help manage a business instead—or perhaps write for a living, or maybe work in a public-facing way—consider first those organizations that would benefit from your medical background. Your experience is a definable

plus at health-related companies, even if the work is quite different from your current duties—such as technical writing for a bio-med manufacturer, for example, or consulting on policy for a medical lobbying group. Keep doors open when possible. Maintain your license if it’s feasible, work locums occasionally if you’re comfortable, attend virtual team meetings if you’re invited—unless or until you feel certain that you’re moving away from this chapter of your career, it’s best to protect the investment you’ve already made by keeping up both your skills and your connections. Don’t rush, but don’t dawdle either. In some ways, this strange pandemic environment provides the perfect backdrop for making career transitions, large and small. With so many parts of our world undergoing change, one more from you is not likely to cause ripples or backlash. Indeed, you may find more opportunities than you could have expected, with organizations reevaluating how they operate and what they even do. Bottom line? Follow your process, to be sure you’re making the right decisions for yourself, but don’t wait to get started. If you’re going to stay put, you deserve the confidence of having made that decision whole-heartedly. And if you’re going to make a change, you need to get moving so you don’t regret a slow start later. 

Lancaster Medical Center

GENERAL NEUROLOGIST OPPORTUNITY Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is seeking a General Neurologist for our brand-new state-of-the-art Lancaster Medical Center. The new facility located in Lancaster, PA and set to open summer 2022. Neurologists with clinical expertise in general neurology are invited to apply for an open position at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center. You will flourish in a supportive work/life balance environment. Leadership opportunities are available to those with relevant experience. What we’re seeking: • We are seeking someone trained in general neurology • MD, DO, or foreign equivalent Opportunity highlights: • Competitive salary and benefits • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance • CME time and fund

• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania • Completion of an accredited residency program • LTD and life insurance • Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents

Area highlights: • Lancaster Medical Center will enhance an already vibrant network of primary and specialty care providers across Lancaster County, including practice sites of the former Physicians’ Alliance Ltd. that joined Penn State Health in 2017 and the Lime Spring Outpatient Center that opened in East Hempfield Township in January 2019. • The Lancaster Medical Center will create new clinical and research opportunities for learners and investigators at Penn State College of Medicine, both during construction and after the hospital opens. • The new hospital will feature all private inpatient beds, an emergency department, physician offices, various specialty inpatient services, an imaging lab, and complete medical and surgical capabilities. INTERESTED APPLICANTS, SEND CV AND COVER LETTER TO Anderson Smith, Physician Recruiter at asmith50@pennstatehealth.psu.edu Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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