Commonwealth Medical Services
Neurologist (MD/DO)
Two positions open
Brownwood, TX
Abilene, TX (has option for outpatient only)
Position Summary The Neurologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system. This role includes the care of patients with acute and chronic neurologic conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings, utilizing evidence-based practices and collaborating with multidisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with neurologic disorders including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, headache disorders, neuromuscular diseases, movement disorders, dementia, and neurodegenerative conditions
Provide outpatient neurology care and inpatient consultation services
Interpret and manage neurologic diagnostic studies, including EEG, EMG/NCS, and neuroimaging, as applicable
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on current clinical guidelines
Participate in acute neurologic care such as stroke evaluation and management, as applicable
Collaborate with neurosurgery, primary care, rehabilitation, psychiatry, and other specialists
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and disease management
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or medical students as applicable
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited neurology residency program
Board-eligible or board-certified in Neurology
Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies
Expertise in neurologic disease diagnosis and management
Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning skills
Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
Ability to manage complex and chronic neurologic conditions
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
Work Environment
Outpatient neurology clinics and inpatient hospital settings
Call responsibilities as determined by practice or service needs
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
Manual dexterity for neurologic examinations and procedures
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and interpretation of diagnostic data
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.
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Brownwood, TX
Abilene, TX (has option for outpatient only)
Position Summary The Neurologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system. This role includes the care of patients with acute and chronic neurologic conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings, utilizing evidence-based practices and collaborating with multidisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with neurologic disorders including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, headache disorders, neuromuscular diseases, movement disorders, dementia, and neurodegenerative conditions
Provide outpatient neurology care and inpatient consultation services
Interpret and manage neurologic diagnostic studies, including EEG, EMG/NCS, and neuroimaging, as applicable
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on current clinical guidelines
Participate in acute neurologic care such as stroke evaluation and management, as applicable
Collaborate with neurosurgery, primary care, rehabilitation, psychiatry, and other specialists
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and disease management
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or medical students as applicable
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited neurology residency program
Board-eligible or board-certified in Neurology
Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies
Expertise in neurologic disease diagnosis and management
Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning skills
Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
Ability to manage complex and chronic neurologic conditions
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
Work Environment
Outpatient neurology clinics and inpatient hospital settings
Call responsibilities as determined by practice or service needs
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
Manual dexterity for neurologic examinations and procedures
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and interpretation of diagnostic data
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.
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