Neurologist
Shepherd Center

About Shepherd Center

With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by" U.S. News "as one of the nation's top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.

Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers , strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have ke pt over 1 2% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years .

The Staff Neurologist position, is responsible for providing clinical neurological care in an outpatient neurorehabilitation focused treatment program serving patients with a history of mild to moderate traumatic brain injury. This patient population includes adolescents and adults, athletes participating in sports at the recreational, school/university, and professional levels (Complex Concussion Clinic) as well as US service members, veterans and first responders (SHARE Military Initiative). Services are provided in an outpatient clinic co-located with interdisciplinary rehabilitation services including physical, occupational and speech therapy, sports psychology, neuropsychology, counselors, recreational therapy, vocational therapy and case management. Ancillary services including objective cognitive, vestibular, oculomotor testing and advanced imaging are available. Depending on applicant qualification and experience there are opportunities for medical director and associate medical director level involvement. The program and staff have existing university and professional sports relationships affording the opportunity for direct sports medicine support. In addition, the program is participating in ongoing federally funded research with participation available for interested applicants.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical responsibilities include:

• Evaluating and managing patients with acute and chronic mild to moderate TBI in the SHARE and Complex Concussion Clinic (CCC).
• Inpatient neurology consults. These are general neurology consults for patients admitted to inpatient rehab at Shepherd Center, typically with a primary diagnosis of acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, polytrauma or other neurological disorders.
• Evaluating and managing outpatients for general neurological issues (e.g., headaches, seizures, etc.) for patients who are being seen in rehabilitation medicine at Shepherd Center
• Procedural interventions for headache management (e.g., Botox, nerve blocks, etc.)
• Attend interdisciplinary SHARE and Complex Concussion Clinic team conferences

Non-clinical responsibilities include working with the medical director and the director of SHARE/CCC for day-to-day operations/programming.

• Participate in administrative meetings for SHARE and Complex Concussion Clinic;
• Serve on Shepherd Center committees, as assigned.

• REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:
• Graduate of an accredited, four-year medical school (MD or DO).
• Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)- or American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-accredited residency in neurology.
• Fellowship trained and/or board certified in brain injury medicine, sports neurology, cognitive neurology, headache medicine, neuropsychiatry

• REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION:
• Board certified/board eligible in Neurology
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.
• Current DEA registration
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
• If not fellowship trained, must have at least 5 years' experience working in the field with significant experience in traumatic brain injury
• Experience with the military/veteran population preferred

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited, four-year medical school or DO program.
• Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)- or American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-accredited residency and/or fellowship n practicing specialty.

REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION:

• Board Eligible/Board Certified
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.
• Current DEA registration
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Fellowship training or minimum two years' experience in practicing specialty.

REQUIRED MINIMUM SKILLS:

• Knowledge/experience using advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the total quality of life and integration for persons who have experienced catastrophic injuries that extends into the community beyond their medical implications.
• Demonstrate leadership style that promotes collaborative and positive behaviors.
• Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date.
• Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Uses body, tools, or special devices to safely, effectively, and efficiently to move, guide, or place patients. Involves some latitude for judgement with regard to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive device(s) to utilize.
• Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 50 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

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