Neurology Physician (Outpatient) - UNC Health Rex

UNC Rex is seeking an outpatient BC/BE Neurologist. In our clinic, you'll care for conditions and diseases of the nervous system.

Services:

• Consultations and physical exams
• Infusion (IV) therapy
• Electromyography (EMG)/nerve conduction studies (a recording of the electrical activity of a muscle)
• Electroencephalography (EEG, a recording of the electrical activity of part of the brain)
• Lumbar punctures to test spinal fluid
• Skin, muscle and nerve samples (biopsies)
• Nerve ultrasounds (using sound waves to measure nerve activity)
• Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections (used to treat migraines)
• Clot-buster medications for stroke

Conditions:

• Stroke and cerebrovascular (brain/blood vessel) diseases
• Movement disorders and Parkinson's disease
• Neurodegenerative disorders and dementia
• Nerve damage that causes pain, numbness and weakness (neuropathy)
• Headache disorders
• Seizure disorders

Responsibilities:

• Provides professional medical services to patients.
• Exercises independent professional judgment in the care and treatment of patients.
• Orders and prescribes medical treatment, diagnostic testing, nursing care and other health and medical services. Prescribes medically appropriate pharmaceuticals.
• Consults and counsels with patients and families. Provides health and medical education to patients and families.
• Refers patients as needed to appropriate medical specialists and other health care professionals to assure appropriate multidisciplinary care is provided.
• Documents medical and clinical care in the patient's medical record. Assigns the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to permit third party insurance billing.
• Supervises other medical professionals.
• Adheres to the principles of medical ethics.

Education and Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Meets the Board Certification requirements. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.
• BE/BC Neurology
• Previous experience required
• North Carolina Medical License, DEA License, BLS/ACLS certification preferred.

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Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* Meets the Board Certification requirements. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Board Certified Neurology
* DEA;ACLS;MD
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
* Language Skills: Should be able to communicate proficiently in English.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

North Carolina Medical License, DEA License, BLS/ACLS certification preferred. Board certified in Neurology.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex NC Neurology

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes