Neurosurgeon (Jonesboro)

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Description

Semmes Murphey Clinic is committed to implementing a team-based approach to provide excellence in patient care. The Neurosurgeon will work with other members of Semmes Murphey Clinic to provide clinical services and participate in team activities to ensure a high standard of clinical practice and expertise, contributing to efficient and effective neurological services.

The Neurosurgeon will perform surgeries on the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves, analyze test results, and determine the best treatment or procedures for inpatient and outpatient neurosurgery patients.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations, using medical instruments and equipment to identify symptoms of neurological disorders.
• Interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests such as CAT scans, MRIs, EEGs, myelograms, bone scans, and other radiographic studies; perform diagnostic procedures including biopsies, cerebral angiograms, lumbar punctures, ventriculostomies to develop treatment plans.
• Implement therapeutic interventions where appropriate.
• Treat and operate on patients with diseases or conditions of the brain, central nervous system, and peripheral nerves.
• Prescribe medications and recommend dietary and physical activity programs for post-operative recovery.
• Manage hospital duties including consultations, admissions, treatment planning, operative reports, discharge planning, and summaries.
• Assist in planning Neurosurgery services at SMC and maintain high standards of integrated patient care.
• Design, conduct, and participate in research studies as appropriate.
• Assist in training junior medical officers and staff as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency program.
• Pass written exam prior to completing residency (Board Eligible).
• Board Certification by the American Board of Neurological Surgery within the required timeframe.
• Maintain a controlled drug prescription certificate.
• Hold an active medical license in the practicing state.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Manual dexterity, endurance, and concentration for neurosurgical operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a productive work ethic.
• Emotional resilience, maturity, passion, empathy, and energy.
• Strong ethical principles focused on patient, colleague, and societal interests.