Neurology Medicine Physician

Movement Disorders Neurologist (MD/DO)

The Movement Disorders Neurologist provides specialized neurologic care for patients with disorders affecting movement and motor control. This role focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and longitudinal management of complex movement disorders using evidence-based medical, procedural, and multidisciplinary approaches to optimize patient function and quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Evaluate and manage patients with movement disorders including Parkinson's disease, atypical parkinsonism, essential tremor, dystonia, Huntington disease, chorea, tics, and gait disorders

Perform comprehensive neurologic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans

Manage pharmacologic therapies for movement disorders and monitor treatment response

Perform office-based procedures consistent with training and privileges, such as botulinum toxin injections for dystonia, spasticity, and tremor

Provide outpatient movement disorders clinic care and inpatient neurology consultation services as needed

Interpret diagnostic studies including neuroimaging and laboratory testing relevant to movement disorders

Collaborate with neurosurgery, neuropsychology, rehabilitation medicine, physical therapy, speech therapy, and behavioral health teams

Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and care planning meetings

Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, and disease progression

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

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

Completion of an accredited Movement Disorders fellowship

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 the diagnosis and management of movement disorders

Strong clinical judgment and longitudinal disease management skills

Proficiency with procedural therapies for movement disorders

Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities

Ability to manage chronic, progressive neurologic conditions

Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care

Work Environment:

Outpatient movement disorders clinics and neurology practices with possible inpatient consultation responsibilities

Schedule typically includes weekday clinic hours with limited call depending on practice model

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments

Manual dexterity for neurologic examinations and office-based procedures

Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and diagnostic interpretation

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