Pediatric Neurologist - Full Time - Westport, CT

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, diagnose and treat pediatric patients.
• Performs and/or orders clinically appropriate procedures for each patient.
• Analyze medical histories, diagnostic lab test and x-ray results, clinical examinations and perform physical examinations in formulating a diagnosis, plan of care and documenting in conformity with applicable professional standards, third party payer requirements and the Division’s policies and procedures.
• Prescribes clinically appropriate medication and treatment for each patient.
• Refers each patient to other physicians, including specialists and other health care providers, whenever the patient's condition is necessary.
• Keeps and maintains accurate, complete, appropriate, timely and legible medical records relating to all professional services provided.
• Uses and promotes evidence-based clinical practice.
• Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention.
• Consults with Medical Director/Division Head and other medical professionals as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
• Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital.
• Participates in teaching and learning in an integrated academic model teaching of residents, fellows and medical students.
• Practice preventive health care through patient and family education and child health advocacy.
• Participate in special programs and services as assigned.
• Contribute to the academic environment of the Division with peer-reviewed publications and/or local/national/international presentations.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.

Qualifications

• MD, DO degree Pediatric Residency training 2 (two) Years Of Experience
• Board eligible or certified in Pediatrics in Neurology
• Licensed and registered, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Connecticut
• Active and Unrestricted D.E.A. Certificate