Neurologist

Key Responsibilities

• Provides inpatient and outpatient neurological care by examining, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the nervous system.
• Performs neurological examinations of the nerves of the head & neck; muscle strength and movement; balance, ambulation, and reflexes; and sensation, memory, speech, language, and other cognitive abilities.
• Manages core neurological diseases including demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system, epilepsy, headache and migraine, movement disorders, polyneuropathies, spinal cord disorders, cognitive dysfunction, and genetic diseases with a primarily neurologic manifestation.
• Performs and reads diagnostic tests such as EEG, EMG/NCV, VEP, and BAEP.
• Identifies and manages pathological blood conditions and prescribes relevant medications and drugs.
• Counsels patients or others on the background of neurological disorders, including risk factors, genetic or environmental concerns, and refers patients to other health care practitioners as necessary.
• Advises other physicians on the treatment of neurological problems and prescribes or administers medications, such as anti-epileptic drugs, and monitors patients for behavioral and cognitive side effects.
• Prepares, maintains, or reviews records that include patients' histories, neurological examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes.
• Orders supportive care services such as physical therapy, specialized nursing care, and social services.

Requirements

• A Medical degree and the successful completion of a residency and fellowship in Neurology from an accredited institute.
• Home country license and certification to practice Neurology.
• Active DOH license as Consultant Neurology or equivalent.
• Experience working in a clinical setting with a proven track record.
• Manual dexterity necessary to complete procedures and patient examinations.
• Ability to concentrate for extended lengths of time.
• Tolerance for frequent interruptions and accommodation to changing work priorities.
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Good command in written and spoken English, with Arabic fluency being an advantage.
• Presentable and pleasing personality.
• Proactive and approachable.
• Physical activities to include standing, walking, kneeling, lifting, stretching, stooping, and repetitive movements.