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Neurology Physician (Outpatient) (MD/DO) - UNC Rex Healthcare

Aoiassn, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517

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UNC Rex is seeking an outpatient BC/BE Neurologist. In our clinic, you’ll care for conditions and diseases of the nervous system. Services

Consultations and physical exams Infusion (IV) therapy Electromyography (EMG)/nerve conduction studies (a recording of the electrical activity of a muscle) Electroencephalography (EEG, a recording of the electrical activity of part of the brain) Lumbar punctures to test spinal fluid Skin, muscle and nerve samples (biopsies) Nerve ultrasounds (using sound waves to measure nerve activity) Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections (used to treat migraines) Clot-buster medications for stroke Conditions

Stroke and cerebrovascular (brain/blood vessel) diseases Movement disorders and Parkinson’s disease Neurodegenerative disorders and dementia Nerve damage that causes pain, numbness and weakness (neuropathy) Headache disorders Seizure disorders Responsibilities

Provides professional medical services to patients. Exercises independent professional judgment in the care and treatment of patients. Orders and prescribes medical treatment, diagnostic testing, nursing care and other health and medical services. Prescribes medically appropriate pharmaceuticals. Consults and counsels with patients and families. Provides health and medical education to patients and families. Refers patients as needed to appropriate medical specialists and other health care professionals to assure appropriate multidisciplinary care is provided. Documents medical and clinical care in the patient's medical record. Assigns the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to permit third party insurance billing. Supervises other medical professionals. Adheres to the principles of medical ethics. Education and Licensure/Certification Requirements

Meets the Board Certification requirements. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine. BE/BC Neurology Previous experience required North Carolina Medical License, DEA License, BLS/ACLS certification preferred. UNC Rex Hospital is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Information: Recruiter - Jeni Higgins, jennifer.higgins@unchealth.unc.edu

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