Neurologist (MD/DO) - Texas

Commonwealth Medical Services; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Texas is seeking a Neurologist (MD/DO) to provide comprehensive care for neurologic disorders. This role involves both outpatient and inpatient responsibilities, requiring strong diagnostic skills and the ability to collaborate with various specialists. Candidates should hold an MD or DO, have completed a neurology residency, and be board-eligible or certified. The position emphasizes patient-centered care and documentation integrity, offering a dynamic work environment in clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure.
• DEA registration or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with neurologic disorders.
• Provide outpatient neurology care and inpatient consultation services.
• Interpret and manage neurologic diagnostic studies.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Participate in acute neurologic care.
• Collaborate with specialists in patient care.
• Educate patients and families about treatment options.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and educate residents or students.

Skills

Expertise in neurologic disease diagnosis and management

Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning skills

Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities

Ability to manage complex and chronic neurologic conditions

Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school

Completion of an accredited neurology residency program

Board-eligible or board-certified in Neurology

Job description

Neurologist (MD/DO)

Two positions open

Brownwood, TX

Abilene, TX (has option for outpatient only)

Position Summary

The Neurologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system. This role includes the care of patients with acute and chronic neurologic conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings, utilizing evidence-based practices and collaborating with multidisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with neurologic disorders including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, headache disorders, neuromuscular diseases, movement disorders, dementia, and neurodegenerative conditions
• Provide outpatient neurology care and inpatient consultation services
• Interpret and manage neurologic diagnostic studies, including EEG, EMG/NCS, and neuroimaging, as applicable
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on current clinical guidelines
• Participate in acute neurologic care such as stroke evaluation and management, as applicable
• Collaborate with neurosurgery, primary care, rehabilitation, psychiatry, and other specialists
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and disease management
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
• Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or medical students 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
• 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 neurologic disease diagnosis and management
• Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning skills
• Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
• Ability to manage complex and chronic neurologic conditions
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care

Work Environment

• Outpatient neurology clinics and inpatient hospital settings
• Call responsibilities as determined by practice or service needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
• Manual dexterity for neurologic examinations and procedures
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and interpretation of diagnostic data

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.