Neurologist

Semmes-Murphey Clinic is committed to implementing a team-based approach to provide excellence in patient care. The Neurologist will work with other members of Semmes-Murphey Clinic to provide clinical services, and is expected to participate in the appropriate team activities with the objective of providing a high standard of clinical practice and clinical expertise, while contributing to the provision of efficient and effective Neurological services at Semmes-Murphey Clinic. The Neurologist's primary responsibility is to diagnose, treat and manage nervous system disorders and diseases by administering a variety of tests and deciding what treatment and/or procedure will provide the best inpatient and outpatient care for patients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and problem focused histories and physical examinations on patients using medical instruments and equipment, ascertaining symptoms indicative of neurological disorders including cognitive/behavioral injuries of the brain, cerebrovascular diseases (strokes, sleep disorders, peripheral nervous system infections, brain and spinal cord tumors, neurodegenerative disorders, myelitis, movement disorders, coma, stupor and encephalopathy)
• Order, perform and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests such as CAT scans, MRI's, EEG's, myleograms and bone scans and other laboratory and radiographic studies to develop a treatment plan for Neurologic conditions
• Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions, where appropriate, prescribing medications and recommended dietary and physical therapy activity programs, and refer patient to specialists for additional care
• Hospital duties to include consultations, admissions, and provision of treatment and therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients, reports, discharge planning and discharge summaries
• Assist in the planning of Neurologic services at SMC and maintain a high standard of integrated patient care
• Design, conduct and/or participate in research studies
• Assist in the development of junior medical officers and other staff in training, where required

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Complete a degree from an accredited school of medicine
• Complete an accredited program of neurology
• Pass five (5) oral exams during residency (Board Eligible)
• Pass written exam (Board Certified)
• Maintain licensure in the state practicing

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication and writing 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

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