Physician / Neurology / District of Columbia / Permanent / Neurologist – Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic Job

DUTIES include but not limited to the following:
– Examine, diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the nervous system.

– Provide immediate evaluation and management of emergency problems as they occur.

– Conduct diagnostic tests and procedures to determine the nature of an illness
– Determine diagnoses, based on test results and patient observation
– Discuss treatment options with patients and their families, advising them of the potential benefits and risks
– Develop treatment plans and coordinate care with other medical-service providers
– Create and maintain patient records
– Train staff and students
– Perform lumbar punctures.

– Perform and interpret nerve conduction studies and electromyography.

– Perform evoked potentials and electroencephalograms.

– Provide chemodenervation (such as Botox) for common neurological conditions.

– Ensure a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.

– Perform chemodenervation, such as onabotulinum toxin A injection.

– Complete nerve condition studies/electromyography and interpret electroencephalograms
– Obtain continuing education to stay up-to-date on neurology research and innovations
– Ensure a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.

– On-call for ECC consults during duty hours.

– Maintain currency in new neurology medication, especially Multiple Sclerosis treatments.

– Maintain medication administration training as required.