We are tasked with staffing
The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) with Neurologists. The Neurologist is expected to do the following:
- Provide inpatient consultation during normal duty hours. May be required to provide consultation outside of normal duty hours.
- Performs a wide range of medical duties covering all aspects of disorders involving the nervous system and neurologic disorders with possible multiple overlapping problems to include, but not limited to, neurologic complications of system disorders, trauma to the nervous system, vascular disorders of the nervous system, tumors involving or affecting the nervous system, infections of the nervous system, demyelinating disorders, ischemic injuries to the nervous system, metabolic derangements, dementia, movement disorders, sleep disorders, seizures, headaches, neuromuscular and/or other degenerative disorders.
- Examines patients, orders, and evaluates the full range of tests to include, but not limited to, electrophysiology, radiology, and laboratory tests.
- Makes diagnosis and prescribes appropriate treatments to include drugs and behavioral modalities.
- Make referrals to other specialty clinics.
- Communicate with patients referring physician and appropriate primary care manager for management of disorders outside the specialty of neurology.
- Provides recommendations or definitive evaluation for neurology problems.
- Provides episodic care to clinic patients on walk-in basis.
- Evaluates and treats patients with multiple complicated problems screened and referred by the Emergency Room for urgent and emergency neurologic issues.
- Occasionally consults services for pediatric patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
- Admit patients as needed.
Requirements
- Board certified in Neurology
- Shall possess a minimum of two (2) years of post-residency clinical experience within the last three (3) years providing direct patient care in neurology.
- Experience must demonstrate recent hands-on proficiency in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing a broad range of neurological conditions in accordance with current clinical standards of practice.
- Background shall reflect competency in conducting and interpreting neurological examinations, ordering and reviewing diagnostic studies, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams.
Salary Description
$275,000 - $400,000
