Neurologist

Job Description

Job Description

Oklahoma Neurology Center (ONC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Summary:

ONC is seeking a Neurologist specializing in neuromuscular diseases (e.g., multiple sclerosis, etc.) and cognitive disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, etc.) to join our neurology center of excellence in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Essential Functions:

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  Perform physical and neurological examination of patients who are suffering from neurological disorders.
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  Order diagnostic tests such as blood tests, spinal fluid tests, and imaging tests such as MRIs.
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  Diagnose conditions and disorders based on physical and cognitive exams and test results.
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  Develop treatment plans and manage and adapt treatment of patients depending on progress.
• Document patient care services in a timely manner.
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  Communicate treatment plans and instructions to patients.
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  Communicate with nurses and other medical staff to ensure patients receive best possible care.
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  Maintain current knowledge of trends in area of expertise.
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  Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
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  Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
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  Comply with federal/state/local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
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  Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
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  Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
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  Build practice to support the vision and goals of ONC.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness, and in a safe manner, is an essential function of this job.

Supervision Responsibility:

This position will supervise Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in coordination with Administration.  This position may be required to supervise a clinic infusion team periodically.

Qualifications:

• Must be professionally licensed to practice neurology and be in good standing with all applicable federal/state/local licensing bodies.
• Must be board certified/board eligible in neurology.
• Caring and compassionate when dealing with patients.
• Thorough and up-to-date working knowledge of neurology and neurology treatment options.
• Technical skills to operate medical equipment and tools related to neurology treatment.
• Must maintain current knowledge of industry best practices, trends, and applicable laws and regulations regarding scope of practice.
  

Physical Requirements:

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  Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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  Physical ability to sit, perform data entry, and view computer screen for long periods at a time.
  
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  Daily standing, walking, bending, and maneuvering.
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  May require lifting up to 50 pounds or more to transfer and/or turn patient with and without assistive devices.

Environmental Conditions:

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  Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards.
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  This is a safety sensitive position.

Travel:
Travel to other clinic locations may be required.

Scheduled Working Hours:
Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Fridays.  Hours may vary based on daily patient schedule and the needs of the position, department, and clinic.  Weekend and holiday on-call hours are expected from time to time.  This position requires physician to attend monthly provider meetings and bimonthly staff meetings at 7:30 a.m.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Activities, duties, and/or responsibilities may change from time to time, with or without notice.

Equipment Operated:

Standard office equipment and routine medical equipment and instruments to perform the functions of this position.