Neurologist- Movement Disorders Specialist

Qualifications

• Meets the criteria to become a member of the active Medical Staff and Executive Council at Hospital for Special Care.
• Board certified in Neurology.
• Fellowship training in Movement Disorders.

Job Summary

Leads the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center and provides Movement Disorders patient care. Teaches principles of Movement Disorders, leads programs and personnel, develops service models of care, and advocates for diagnostic and supportive care for patients with Movement Disorders.

Physical Demands

• Predominantly involves sitting. Standing, walking, reaching, and bending are occasional. Pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds.
• Significantly related to patient care/evaluation problem solving and planning. Communication is key for running interdisciplinary team. Computation, particularly with impairment evaluations and rating, is required.

Cognitive Demands

• Communication is key for running interdisciplinary team. Computation, particularly with impairment evaluations and rating, is required.

Essential Functions

• Leads the Movement Disorders Clinical and Research Programs.
• Care for patients with Movement Disorders working collaboratively with the Clinical Coordinator.
• Interacts with medical staff/referring physicians to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensures the adequacy of the individual treatment prescriptions for patients, including any contraindications and/or precautions.
• Consults with Chief and Program managers in development of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center programs.
• Promotes/advocates for Movement Disorder patients and for individuals with activity limitations.
• Continuously assesses the quality and appropriateness of patient care provided within the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center to assure continuous performance improvement is monitored and evaluated and participates in outcomes measurement management activities and the Patient Centered Specialty Program (PCSP).
• Is responsible for the teaching education and research programs in the the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center.
• Develops ongoing relationships with stakeholders, such as families, patients, other physicians, payers, and community members.
• Participates in comprehensive outpatient program development and modification. Responsible for annual budget and ongoing financial monitoring and management.
• Participates in education of medical residents, students, and neurology residents in the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center.
• Gives direction and in-service to Neurology and Neuromuscular departments on topics in Movement Disorders.
• Continues own education in areas pertinent to hospital mission as documented in credentials file.
• Coordinates care with non-HSC neurosurgical partners for the surgical treatment of appropriate patients with movement disorders. This includes participating in appropriate multidisciplinary case conferences and communicating with industry representatives.