Job Description

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

Requirements

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.

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