Vascular Neurologist (Neurology)

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We are recruiting for a Vascular Neurologist who will work at the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center.  Performs professional duties and technical procedures of the particular area of specialty to provide examination and treatment of patients. Orders and analyzes appropriate tests and procedures to provide information on patient’s condition; and other duties as assigned.

    DEPARTMENT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reviews patients file/record including allergies, medical problems, medications, and immunization status.
• Interviews patients for health history. Obtains thorough medical histories to include allergies, past medical conditions, current meds, review of systems, family history, social history, and present illness.
• Examines patients for symptoms or physical information.
• Orders and executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
• Analyzes report and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.
• Prescribes and administers treatments. Determines and prescribes medication, dosage, and schedule given the patient’s conditions and allergies.  Discusses any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patient.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
* Doctoral degree in Medicine in area of specialty
* 3-5 years of clinical experience
* CPR required
* ACLS/BCLS required
* Board certification/eligibility in area of specialty
* Demonstrated ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, and/or publishing.
* Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific need
* Highly effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, patient’s families, departmental units, and medical and nursing staff on all essential matters.