Clinical Component

Navigating the Clinical Component

This is a 100% neurology practice built around outpatient care, with daytime inpatient consults integrated into the clinic schedule. You will manage a general neurology panel while supporting hospital-based providers through in-person and phone consultations. The workflow is designed to give you flexibility, with consult time built into mornings, lunch, or the end of the day.

Practice Snapshot

Detail Description
Clinic hours Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Work week 4.5 days; 36 direct care hours plus 4 admin hours
Patient volume 13 to 15 patients per day to start
Visit types New and return outpatient visits
Exam rooms 2 to 3
Inpatient consults 1 to 2 per week
Daily calls 2 to 3 per day from ER and hospitalists
Call No nights, weekends, or after-hours requirements
EMR Epic

Patient Population and Common Diagnoses

You will treat a broad general neurology population. Common diagnoses include:

  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Migraines
  • Epilepsy
  • Alzheimer's

Procedures and Services

  • Required procedures: EEG and EMG
  • Onsite services: imaging, labs, EEG/EMG
  • Sleep medicine is managed by Pulmonology
  • TMS is not currently offered
  • Subspecialty referrals are directed to Sanford Fargo

Inpatient and Consult Workflow

  • Daytime consultative coverage only, with no admissions
  • 2 to 3 calls per day from the ER and hospitalists
  • 1 to 2 inpatient consults per week
  • Consults handled in person and by phone with hospital-based providers
  • Consult time is flexible and built into the daily schedule

Stroke Care

Thrombolytics are initiated in Bemidji, and advanced cases are transferred to Sanford Fargo. There is no neurosurgery in Bemidji; neurosurgical consultation is coordinated through Fargo.

Clinical Support and Coordination

  • Dedicated RN or LPN/MA support
  • A PA or NP is being added to expand capacity
  • Care is coordinated with primary care, hospitalists, and specialists
  • Strong working relationships with ER, primary care, hospitalists, and neurosurgery support through Fargo

Future Options

  • Potential for virtual health visits and follow-ups

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