Neurologist- Movement Disorders Specialist

Neurologist- Movement Disorders Specialist

We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day!

Job Summary:

• Leads the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center and provides Movement Disorders patient care. To teach principles of Movement Disorders, to provide leadership to programs and personnel; to develop service models of care and to advocate for diagnostic and supportive care for patients with Movement Disorders.

Physical Demands:

• Predominantly involves sitting. Standing, walking, reaching and bending are occasional. Push/pulling up to 35 pounds.

Cognitive Demands:

• Significantly related to patient care/evaluation problem solving and planning. Communication is key for running interdisciplinary team. Computation, particularly with regard to impairment evaluations and rating.

Work Demands:

• Predominantly indoor climate-controlled work climate. Occasional exposure to dust/odors and blood/wounds. Varied work demands balancing patient care requirements, meetings, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Leads the Movement Disorders Clinical and Research Programs.
• Care for patients with Movement Disorders working collaboratively with the Clinical Coordinator.
• Interacts with medical staff/referring physicians to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensures the adequacy of the individual treatment prescriptions for patients, including any contraindications and/or precautions.
• Consults with Chief and Program managers in development of the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center programs.
• Promotes/advocates for Movement Disorder patients and for individuals with activity limitations.
• Continuously assesses the quality and appropriateness of patient care provided within the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center to assure continuous performance improvement is monitored and evaluated and participates in outcomes measurement. Management activities and the Patient Centered Specialty Program (PCSP).
• Is responsible for the teaching education and research programs in the the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center.
• Develops ongoing relationships with stakeholders, such as families, patients, other physicians payers and community members.
• Participates in comprehensive outpatient program development and modification. Responsible for annual budget and ongoing financial monitoring and management.
• Participates in education of medical residents, students, and neurology residents in the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center.
• Gives direction and in-service to Neurology and Neuromuscular departments on topics in Movement Disorders.
• Continues own education in areas pertinent to hospital mission as documented in credentials file.
• Coordinates care with non-HSC neurosurgical partners for the surgical treatment of appropriate patients with movement disorders. This includes participating in appropriate multidisciplinary case conferences and communicating with industry representatives.