Supplemental Neurologist

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provides consultation services for patients with neurologic conditions who are referred for outpatient or a Legacy Hospital inpatient consultation.
• Provides continuity of medical care for patients with neurologic conditions who are evaluated within LMG Neurology Clinic(s).
• Provides continuous coverage for outpatient neurology services as part of LMG Neurology group practice along with other neurology specialists within the department.
• Provides telephone and telemedicine consultative services throughout the region for patients with neurologic conditions.
• Provides continuous coverage for inpatient neurology services along with the other neurology specialists on the Legacy Hospitals’ Medical Staffs.
• Performs and/or interprets procedures in both inpatient and outpatient settings within scope of practice.
• Responds promptly in writing to referral source with clinical findings and suggested plan of care.
• Affords assistance in using hospital services in an efficient and cost-effective manner for hospitalized patients.
• Participates in education, training, and evaluation of house staff, medical students, and hospital personnel who have direct patient care responsibilities on the inpatient departments.

Administrative

• Collaborates with colleagues and other staff to develop policies and procedures for neurological care across Legacy Health.
• Participates in quality assurance and continuous improvement in neurologic care processes as implemented by the organization to support high-quality and cost-effective care.
• Provides input and recommendations to Legacy Health leadership on new technology, supplies, pharmaceuticals, and other new programs or services pertaining to neurological care.
• Participates regularly in the teaching activities of the Inpatient Medicine Department and Stroke Program, including resident, student and staff education and outreach continuing medical education.
• Participates in development of new programs and services as requested.
• Serves on department, hospital, and Legacy Health committees as requested.
• Participates in marketing/outreach for neurology programs as requested.
• Participates in recruitment of neurology team members as requested.