Neurologist (MD/DO)
Position Summary
The Neurologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system. This role includes care for patients with acute and chronic neurologic conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings, utilizing evidence-based practices and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with neurologic disorders, including stroke, epilepsy, headache disorders, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, neuromuscular disease, dementia, and neurodegenerative conditions
- Provide outpatient neurology care and inpatient consultation services as needed
- Interpret and manage neurologic diagnostic studies such as EEG, EMG/NCS, and neuroimaging, consistent with training and privileges
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
- Participate in acute neurologic care, including stroke evaluation and management, as applicable
- Collaborate with primary care providers, neurosurgery, rehabilitation services, psychiatry, and other specialists
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, 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 medical students 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
- 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 neurologic disease diagnosis and management
- Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning skills
- Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
- Ability to manage complex and chronic neurologic conditions
- Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
Work Environment
- Outpatient neurology clinics and inpatient hospital settings
- Call coverage as determined by practice or service needs
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
- Manual dexterity for neurologic examinations and procedures
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and interpretation of diagnostic studies
Requirements
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.
Must be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which you are assigned.