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Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services lists this Physician - Neurologist (Neuromuscular Medicine) opportunity in valhalla, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking a board-certified/board-eligible neurologist with fellowship training in neuromuscular medicine to join and further advance a established and growing academic Neuromuscular Medicine Program. The successful candidate will join an experienced multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive care for patients with a broad spectrum of neuromuscular disorders while contributing to the continued growth of clinical services, electrodiagnostic medicine, education, research and program development. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a neuromuscular specialist seeking a combination of high-quality subspecialty practice, academic medicine, multidisciplinary collaboration and leadership potential.
Position Highlights:
Join an established, high-volume Neuromuscular Medicine Program with a strong regional referral base
Practice within a busy EMG/NCS laboratory serving both outpatient and inpatient populations
Care for patients across the full spectrum of neuromuscular disease, including peripheral neuropathies, CIDP and other immune-mediated neuropathies, myasthenia gravis, myopathies, muscular dystrophies, SMA, motor neuron disorders and complex peripheral nerve conditions
Participate in established and developing multidisciplinary neuromuscular programs and specialty clinics
Collaborate closely with PM&R, neurosurgery, pain management, rehabilitation, pulmonology, cardiology, genetics, physical and occupational therapy and other specialties
Access to advanced neuromuscular therapeutics, infusion-based treatments, genetic therapies and evolving disease-modifying treatments
Opportunities to participate in clinical trials and translational or clinical research
Teach neurology residents, and medical students in both clinical neuromuscular medicine and electrodiagnostic medicine
Opportunities for clinical and academic leadership as the program continues to expand
Clinical Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will become an integral member of the neuromuscular team and will participate in:
Outpatient neuromuscular consultation and longitudinal subspecialty care
Performance and interpretation of EMG and nerve conduction studies
Evaluation and management of complex and rare neuromuscular disorders
Multidisciplinary neuromuscular clinics and conferences
Shared inpatient neuromuscular consultation if applicable
Development of focused clinical programs according to the candidates expertise and interests
Collaboration with regional neurologists and referring physicians to expand access to specialized neuromuscular care
Program Growth and Leadership :
The Neuromuscular Medicine Program is positioned for continued expansion in clinical volume, electrodiagnostic services, multidisciplinary care, advanced therapeutics and regional outreach. The incoming physician will have the opportunity to help shape this growth and develop areas of particular interest, including neuromuscular disease-specific programs, multidisciplinary clinics, EMG services, clinical trials, education and quality initiatives. For candidates with appropriate experience and interest, there may also be opportunities for leadership roles within neuromuscular medicine and electrodiagnostic services.
Academic Environment:
As part of an academic medical center, the successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to:
Neurology residency and medical student education
Bedside and outpatient neuromuscular teaching
EMG/NCS education and supervision
Neuromuscular conferences and case discussions
Clinical research and scholarly activity
Quality improvement and programmatic innovation
Clinical trials involving emerging neuromuscular therapies
An academic faculty appointment will be available at a rank commensurate with the candidates experience, accomplishments and qualifications.
Qualifications:
MD or DO degree
Board certified/board eligible in neurology
Fellowship training in neuromuscular medicine and/or clinical neurophysiology
Experience with EMG/NCS
Eligibility for New York State medical licensure
Commitment to excellent patient care, collaboration, and education
Interest in academic medicine and continued program growth
Why Join Our Neuromuscular Program?
This position offers the advantages of joining an established academic neuromuscular program with existing clinical volume, multidisciplinary infrastructure, electrodiagnostic capabilities and educational programs, while retaining the opportunity to develop new initiatives and shape the programs future. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build an academic career around his or her individual interests, whether in complex neuromuscular care, EMG, multidisciplinary disease programs, clinical research, education or leadership, while helping expand access to advanced neuromuscular care throughout the region. We are seeking a colleague who wants to do more than simply join a practice: we are looking for someone who wants to help advance the next generation of neuromuscular care.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Savings Account
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
WMCHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Westchester Medical Center Health Network to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 or older), marital status, genetic information or carrier status, disability (mental or physical), citizenship status, pregnancy, military service or veteran status, arrest or criminal accusation, domestic violence victim status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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