Neurosurgeon

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and problem focused histories and physical examinations using medical instruments and equipment, ascertaining symptoms indicative of neurological disorders
• Interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests using CAT scans, MRI's, EEG's, myleograms, bone scans and other radiographic studies, as well as perform diagnostic procedures, including biopsies, cerebral angiograms, lumbar punctures, ventriculostomies to develop a treatment plan for neurosurgical conditions
• Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions where appropriate
• Treat and operate on patients with diseases/conditions of the brain, central nervous system and peripheral nerves
• Prescribe medications and recommended dietary and physical activity programs for a post-operative recovery
• Hospital duties to include consultations, admissions and provision of treatment and therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients, operative reports, discharge planning and discharge summaries
• Assist in the planning of Neurosurgery services at SMC and maintain a high standard of integrated patient care in Neurosurgery Service
• Design, conduct and/or participate in research studies, as appropriate
• Assist in the development of junior medical officers and other staff in training, where required

Minimum Requirements

• Complete a degree from an accredited school of medicine
• Complete an American College of Graduate Medical Education accredited program in neurosurgery
• Pass written exam prior to completion of residency (Board Eligible)
• Board Certification by the American Board of Neurological Surgery within the time allowed after completion of Residency/Fellowship
• Maintain a controlled drug prescription certificate
• Maintain licensure in the state practicing

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Manual dexterity, endurance and concentration to perform neurosurgical operations
• 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