Epilepsy Program Director – Neurology (Miami, Fl) Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Job Title:

Epilepsy Program Director – Neurology (Miami, FL) (25153)

Job Summary:

The position is primarily a clinical role 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 role offers exposure to a mix of general and high acuity pediatric patients.

It 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 serves as a role model to medical students and residents.

Participates in the call schedule as assigned.

Qualifications:

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 the medical board.

American Heart Association BLS – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Exceptional clinical, research, and teaching skills with 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr