Doctor of Neurology

Job Purpose: Ongoing assessment and monitoring of neurologic function via neurophysiologic studies.

DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• A thorough understanding of the human nervous system, as well as potential disorders.
• Working knowledge of the main therapeutic treatments, medications and surgeries available to patients with a variety of neurologic disorders.
• Conducts and supervises direct patient care, including neurophysiologic studies such as IONM, EEG, SSEP, and EMG.
• Plans and executes disease prevention and health promotion programs.
• Exercises command of medical units as provided by law and regulations.
• Conduct medical research on new injuries or diseases, and conducts, supervises, and participates in medical education and training of other medical personnel.
• Participates in on-call schedule in a responsive and timely manner if applicable
• Provides outpatient consultation and hospital consultation services.
• Maintains CME units based on the requirements of the specifying Board.
• Maintains historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events and writing summaries.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills/bedside manner
• Must possess excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Must be understanding, caring, and patient at all times
• Ability to multitask
• Must be flexible in carrying out his/her duties.
• Knowledge of methods and equipment used in neurophysiologic studies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Completion of a residency in Neurology
• Current and valid state medical license as an MD or DO
• Valid DEA certificate
• Board Certified or BE

Compensation: $285,000 with bonus based on productivity

SUPERVISION:  Reports to the Chief Executive Officer

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions: Medical Office

Physical Conditions:

• Must be able to work as scheduled – typically from 8:00 – 5:00 M-F
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to bend, stoop and stretch