Outpatient Pediatric Neurologist

Purpose Of Position

This will be accomplished by the following:

• Care of patients (clinical work)
• Education (of self and others in the organization)
• Inquiry (research and outcomes assessment)
• Participation in the systems and processes of Gillette.

Core Responsibilities And Duties

• Provides direct patient care through a combination of services, based on patient needs and the training and skills of the neurologist.
• Schedules patient care availability according to patient needs, and with approval by the Chief of Neurology.
• Participates in a team-based approach to patient care.
• May include performing evaluations and formulating management plans for new patients with neurological concerns.
• Performs appropriate re-evaluations as scheduled as well as urgent/emergent follow up of those patients who are established in our care.
• Requests appropriate diagnostic testing and follow up on results.
• Answers phone calls and messages from families and providers regarding patient care issues between visits.
• Documents work done in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Participates in the work of the Neurodiagnostic Laboratory (NDL) as privileges allow: Interpreting EEG and Video EEGs, Providing Intraoperative monitoring, EMG/NCS Management of Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) devices, Optional - Providing Lumbar Puncture (LP) services.

Education (of Self And Others In The Organization)

• Engages in ongoing training.
• Completes required training annually.
• Participates in continuing education and learning opportunities as appropriate.
• Contributes to education programs.
• Assists in instructing pediatric residents on their neurology elective from the University of Minnesota.
• Trains and supervises child neurology residents from the University of Minnesota.
• When applicable, participates in the training of University of Minnesota Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellows on rotation.
• Participates in the education of Gillette personnel by participating in functions (e.g., Grand Rounds) when possible.

Inquiry (research and outcomes assessment)

• Supports research and outcome assessment.
• Participates in research opportunities as interests and time constraints allow.
• Supports data collection needs related to research and outcomes assessment.
• Supports the translation of research and outcome measurement into practice.
• Shares research and outcomes assessment findings through publications, conference presentations, etc.

Qualifications

• Mets the qualifications to practice medicine in the State of Minnesota, including DEA license.
• Current certification in CPR (BLS for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association) or must obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Board certified/eligible in pediatric neurology. Board-eligible hires will be expected to become board-certified within two years of hire. This timeline can extend pending specific circumstances reviewed by the Chief of Neurology and the Chief Medical Officer.