Neurologist - Movement Disorders

About the role

This position will work closely with our neurosurgery team to identify patients who are candidates for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) or Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) in addition to providing primary neurological care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations on patients using medical instruments and equipment, ascertaining symptoms indicative of neurological disorders including cognitive/behavioral injuries of the brain, cerebrovascular diseases (strokes, sleep disorders, peripheral nervous system infections, brain and spinal cord tumors, neurodegenerative disorders, myelitis, movement disorders, coma, stupor and encephalopathy)
• Order, perform and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests such as CT scans, MRIs, EEGs, myelograms and bone scans, and other laboratory and radiographic studies to develop a treatment plan for Neurologic conditions
• Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions, where appropriate, prescribing medications and recommended dietary and physical therapy activity programs, and refer patient to specialists for additional care
• Hospital duties to include consultations, admissions, and provision of treatment and therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients, reports, discharge planning and discharge summaries
• Assist in the planning of Neurologic services at Semmes Murphey and maintain a high standard of integrated patient care
• Opportunities to design, conduct and/or participate in research studies
• Assist in the development of junior medical officers and other staff in training, where required

Requirements

• Complete a degree from an accredited school of medicine
• Complete an American College of Graduate Medical Education accredited program in neurology
• Pass required exams prior to completion of residency (Board Eligible)
• Board Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) within the time allowed after completion of Residency/Fellowship
• Maintain a controlled drug prescription certificate
• Maintain licensure in the state practicing

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, and productive work ethic
• Emotional strength and maturity, as well as passion, empathy and energy
• Ethical nature with the intent to do what is right for patients, colleagues, the practice and society, keeping the best interests of others in mind