Epilepsy Program Director - Neurology (Miami, FL)

Company: Nicklaushealth
Location: Miami
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary The position is primarily a clinical position related to the diagnosis, treatment and clinical management of pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary environment that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, clinical scientists and social workers. The position offers exposure to a mix of general and high acuity pediatric patients. The position also includes teaching and supervision of medical residents and provides opportunities to participate in research and publishing. Job Specific Duties

• Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment.
• Continues to actively self-educate (i.e., reading journals, CME credits, NCH conferences, etc.).
• Coordinates and/or develops and delivers monthly inservices to meet staff and resident development needs.
• Coordinates follow-up of tests, lab studies, and patient follow-up phone calls.
• Directly provides clinical services to patients including, but not limited to: performing and recording history and physical examinations, recording and interpreting pertinent patient data, developing and documenting a treatment plan, writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays and consultations, performing patient/parent teaching, assisting with patient follow-up, performing appropriate screenings, administering medications as required, ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by patient findings.
• Makes suggestions to Department Director and/or attending staff that may be beneficial to the improvement of the department.
• Participates in Performance Improvement, Research and Publishing.
• Participates in teaching of and is role model to medical students and residents.
• Participates in the call schedule as assigned. Minimum Job Requirements
  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school.
  • Current state medical license and in good standing with medical board.
  • American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • Exceptional clinical, research and teaching skills and have a commitment to academic pediatrics.
    • Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
    • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
    • Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
    • Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
    • Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care. Job: Physician Primary Location: Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus Department: NCPS-NEUROLOGY-3100-440750 Job Status: Full Time
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