Pediatric Neurologist (MD/DO) - South Dakota

Pediatric Neurologist (MD/DO)

The Pediatric Neurologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of neurologic disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. This role focuses on evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and longitudinal management of acute and chronic pediatric neurologic conditions across outpatient and inpatient settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage pediatric patients with neurologic conditions including epilepsy, headache disorders, neuromuscular disease, movement disorders, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, neurometabolic disorders, and neurogenetic conditions
• Provide outpatient pediatric neurology clinic care and inpatient consultation services as needed
• Perform comprehensive neurologic histories and examinations
• Develop and implement individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
• Interpret diagnostic studies including EEG, EMG/NCS, neuroimaging, and laboratory testing as applicable
• Manage neurologic medications and monitor treatment response
• Collaborate with primary care providers, pediatric subspecialists, rehabilitation services, behavioral health, and allied health professionals
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and care conferences
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, prognosis, 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 trainees as applicable
• Participate in on-call coverage for pediatric neurology services
• 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 Pediatrics residency program
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Neurology residency or fellowship program
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Neurology
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in pediatric neurologic disease diagnosis and management
• Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning skills
• Excellent communication and family-centered care abilities
• Ability to manage complex and chronic pediatric neurologic conditions
• Commitment to evidence-based, compassionate, patient-centered care

Work Environment

• Outpatient pediatric neurology clinics with inpatient consultation responsibilities
• Schedule typically includes clinic hours with on-call coverage as required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
• Manual dexterity for pediatric neurologic examinations and procedures
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and diagnostic interpretation

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