Why Join ADAPT?

It'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.

For 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.

SUMMARY

We currently have a challenging opportunity available for a Neurologist at our Brooklyn Clinic. Under general direction and oversight of the Medical Director, is responsible for providing medical care services to patients in agency clinics and/or programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains complete history of patient, records elements of past health history, family history, review of health habits and environmental data.
• Conducts physical examinations in order to provide information for use in diagnostic study and treatment.
• Administers routine vaccination/immunizations as required.
• Diagnoses and treats medical conditions.
• Ensures proper injury care and disease prevention.
• Performs therapeutic duties which include: prescribing medications, ordering of tests, including laboratory, radiologic and special exams.
• Refers consumers for specialty and emergency care as required.
• Communicates patient’s treatment plans to RN Case Manager for follow ups.
• Collaborates with Nurse Practitioner.
• Provides advice/counseling regarding preventative health care and personal hygiene.
• Reviews medical record to ensure appropriate oversight and follow up with patient’s treatment plans.
• Coordinates health care for patients with day programs, residential, family and Service Coordination as needed.
• Documents in patient’s medical record summary of visit, established treatment plans and follow ups.
• Completes encounter forms for each visit, corresponding to medical services rendered to patients.
• Works in conjunction with other clinicians to ensure that patients receive optimally coordinated care.
• Provides supervision to students as needed.
• Keeps abreast of changes in field.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Good interpersonal skills are required in order to interact effectively with employees, co-workers, the people we support, their families, other programs, outside contacts, etc.
• Due to sensitive nature of the position, must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to input and retrieve information from a personal computer.
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Good analytical ability to interpret client examination results and properly administer required tests.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an approved medical school
• At least three years of prior experience
• Must have a valid NYS Physician’s license

COMPENSATION: $160 - $180/hour

SCHEDULE: 3 days/week, 9am-3:30pm

ADAPT Community Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADAPT Community Network does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, unemployment status or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.