Neurologist - Pennsylvania

Commonwealth Medical Services; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Neurologist to handle evaluations, diagnoses, and management of neurologic disorders. The ideal candidate holds an MD or DO with completed residency in Neurology and is board certified or eligible. Responsibilities include patient assessments, developing treatment plans, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This role emphasizes patient-centered care within diverse clinical settings, ensuring comprehensive management of neurologic conditions. Engage with both adult and pediatric populations depending on qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with neurologic disorders
• Perform comprehensive neurologic examinations and assessments
• Diagnose and treat conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, neuromuscular disease, headache disorders, and dementia
• Provide inpatient neurology consultations and/or outpatient clinic care
• Interpret diagnostic studies, including neuroimaging, EEG, EMG, and laboratory results, as applicable
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Manage neurologic emergencies and acute neurologic conditions
• Collaborate with primary care providers, hospitalists, neurosurgery, rehabilitation, and ancillary services
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and disease management
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical education initiatives

Skills

Broad clinical expertise in neurologic disorders

Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills

Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities

Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care

Ability to manage complex neurologic conditions across care settings

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Completion of an accredited Neurology residency program

Board certified or board eligible in Neurology

Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the practicing state

DEA registration or eligibility

Job description

Neurologist

Position Summary

The Neurologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems. This role includes care for patients with acute and chronic neurologic conditions, coordination of care across settings, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with neurologic disorders
• Perform comprehensive neurologic examinations and assessments
• Diagnose and treat conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, neuromuscular disease, headache disorders, and dementia
• Provide inpatient neurology consultations and/or outpatient clinic care
• Interpret diagnostic studies, including neuroimaging, EEG, EMG, and laboratory results, as applicable
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Manage neurologic emergencies and acute neurologic conditions
• Collaborate with primary care providers, hospitalists, neurosurgery, rehabilitation, and ancillary services
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and disease management
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical education initiatives

Practice Setting

• Outpatient neurology clinic and/or hospital-based inpatient services
• Schedule and call responsibilities vary based on practice model

Patient Population

• Adult and/or pediatric patients, depending on training
• Broad range of acute and chronic neurologic conditions

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Neurology residency program
• Board certified or board eligible in Neurology
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the practicing state
• DEA registration or eligibility

Skills & Competencies

• Broad clinical expertise in neurologic disorders
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities
• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care
• Ability to manage complex neurologic conditions across care settings

Work Environment

• Neurology clinical and hospital settings
• Multidisciplinary, team-based care model
• Focus on quality outcomes and continuity of care