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Job description
Movement Disorders Neurologist (MD/DO)
Position Summary
The Movement Disorders Neurologist provides specialized neurologic care for patients with disorders affecting movement and motor control. This role focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and longitudinal management of complex movement disorders using evidence-based medical, procedural, and multidisciplinary approaches to optimize patient function and quality of life.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluate and manage patients with movement disorders including Parkinson's disease, atypical parkinsonism, essential tremor, dystonia, Huntington disease, chorea, tics, and gait disorders
Perform comprehensive neurologic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Manage pharmacologic therapies for movement disorders and monitor treatment response
Perform office-based procedures consistent with training and privileges, such as botulinum toxin injections for dystonia, spasticity, and tremor
Provide outpatient movement disorders clinic care and inpatient neurology consultation services as needed
Interpret diagnostic studies including neuroimaging and laboratory testing relevant to movement disorders
Collaborate with neurosurgery, neuropsychology, rehabilitation medicine, physical therapy, speech therapy, and behavioral health teams
Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and care planning meetings
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, and disease progression
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or trainees as applicable
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Neurology residency program
Completion of an accredited Movement Disorders fellowship
Board-eligible or board-certified in Neurology
Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies Expertise in the diagnosis and management of movement disorders
Strong clinical judgment and longitudinal disease management skills
Proficiency with procedural therapies for movement disorders
Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
Ability to manage chronic, progressive neurologic conditions
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
Work Environment Outpatient movement disorders clinics and neurology practices with possible inpatient consultation responsibilities
Schedule typically includes weekday clinic hours with limited call depending on practice model
Physical Requirements Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
Manual dexterity for neurologic examinations and office-based procedures
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and diagnostic interpretation
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