Description UNC Rex is seeking an outpatient BC/BE Neurologist.
In our clinic, you'll care for conditions and diseases of the nervous system.
ServicesConsultations and physical examsInfusion (IV) therapyElectromyography (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 fluidSkin, 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 strokeConditionsStroke and cerebrovascular (brain/blood vessel) diseasesMovement disorders and Parkinson's diseaseNeurodegenerative disorders and dementiaNerve damage that causes pain, numbness and weakness (neuropathy)Headache disordersSeizure disordersResponsibilitiesProvides 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 RequirementsMeets the Board Certification requirements.
Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.BE/BC NeurologyPrevious experience requiredNorth Carolina Medical License, DEA License, BLS/ACLS certification preferred.Recruiter: Tina McBee, ****** Keywords: neurology, neuro, neurologist
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