Neurologist

Neurologist – MD/DO

Our troops need you! The Location – Joint Base Andrews, MD Joint Base Andrews (JBA) is a United States military facility located in Prince George's County, Maryland. The facility is under the jurisdiction of the United States Air Force 316th Wing, Air Force District of Washington (AFDW). The base was established in 2009, when Andrews Air Force Base and Naval Air Facility Washington were merged. The base is named for Lieutenant General Frank Maxwell Andrews (1884–1943), former Commanding General of United States Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The base is widely known for serving as the home base of two Boeing VC-25 aircraft which have the call sign Air Force One while the President of the United States is on board. The host at Andrews is the 316th Wing, assigned to the Air Force District of Washington. The 316th Wing is responsible for maintaining emergency reaction rotary-wing airlift and other National Capital Region contingency response capabilities critical to national security, and for organizing, training, equipping and deploying combat-ready forces for Air and Space Expeditionary Forces (AEFs).

Position Overview

The neurologist will be responsible for a wide range of medical duties covering adult neurology with emphasis on neurophysiologic testing and interpretation and evaluation of patients with neuromuscular disorders. Examines patients, orders and evaluates the full range of neurophysiology, radiology and laboratory tests, makes diagnosis and prescribes appropriate treatment to include drugs, plasmapheresis, nursing and dietary care, and ancillary therapies. The neurologist might also evaluate and treat patients with multiple complicated problems who were screened and referred by the Emergency Room for urgent or emergent neurologic issues. The neurologist shall meet or exceed reasonable standards of professional practice for the health care concerned as determined by the authority that governs military medical professionals in the same disciplines.

Responsibilities and Accountability

• Assist patient access to medical care by recommending appropriate referrals to other health care providers
• Provide consultation and medical supervision to other health care providers (nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, medical students, interns, residents, and fellows).
• Serves as an occasional consultation service for patients admitted to the hospital.
• Provides chart review for quality assurance purposes in the area of neurology if requested on an occasional basis.
• May implement clinical or laboratory research, or deliver medical supervision to house staff performing research.
• Confirm that drugs are stored properly and that adequate records are maintained, to include records of controlled substances classified as such by the Controlled Substance Act (Title II of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970), and/or those designated by the MEDCEN commander as locally controlled drugs.
• Store, secure, and dispense or dispose of drugs in accordance with standards and state requirements.
• Formulate all records and reports as may be required in support of services rendered
• Achieves other duties as assigned.

Qualification

Minimum Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Osteopathy (D.O.) who has completed an internship and residency in an accredited Neurology Training Program and is board certified or board eligible in Neurology. Licensed as a Neurologist with a current valid, full and unrestricted license in one of the 50 states in the United States, and the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands. Minimum Experience: Minimum of two years' experience having been continuously employed in the practice of Neurology or in training for the two years prior. Certifications: BLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support