Description
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, MRIs, EEGs, myelograms, 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 recommending dietary and physical therapy activity programs, and referring patients 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.