Neuromuscular Neurologist Opportunity, Palm Beach, Florida

American Academy of Neurology; Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

CME allowance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG) in South Florida seeks a full-time Neuromuscular Neurologist to diagnose, treat, and manage peripheral nerve, muscle, and motor neuron disorders within a comprehensive neuroscience program. The role includes EMG/NCS, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and patient-family education.

Ideal candidates hold an MD/DO with Neurology residency and Neuromuscular fellowship, ABPN cert, and Florida license eligibility.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology Residency and a Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship.
• ABPN board certification in Neurology; board-eligible in Neuromuscular Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage patients with neuromuscular disorders.
• Perform and interpret EMG/NCS.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Neuromuscular medicine

EMG/NCS proficiency

Multidisciplinary care coordination

Education

MD/DO (US-credentialed)

ACGME Neurology Residency

Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship

Tools

EMG

NCS

Job description

Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG), part of Baptist Health South Florida (BHSF)—the largest healthcare organization in South Florida, with medical practices spanning from Key West to Palm Beach is seeking a full-time Neuromuscular Neurologist to join Neurology Services in the Palm Beach market. The physician will diagnose, treat, and manage patients with disorders affecting peripheral nerves, muscles, neuromuscular junctions, and motor neurons while supporting the continued growth of a comprehensive neuroscience program in South Florida.

Full-Time Opportunity

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology Residency Program and an accredited Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship
• Board Certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neuromuscular Medicine
• Current and unrestricted Florida medical license, or eligibility to obtain licensure; current DEA registration and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Eligibility for medical staff membership and hospital privileges
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other motor neuron disorders; myasthenia gravis and other neuromuscular junction disorders; muscular dystrophies; peripheral neuropathies and neuronopathies; myopathies; and hereditary neuromuscular disorders
• Conduct comprehensive neurological evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
• Interpret and perform electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS)
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, including physical medicine and rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pulmonology, neurosurgery, rheumatology, and primary care providers
• Manage infusion and immunotherapy treatments as clinically indicated
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, disease progression, and available supportive resources
• Participate in multidisciplinary neuromuscular clinics when applicable
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to support access, quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance
• Participate in program development, clinical research initiatives, community outreach activities, and call coverage as appropriate or assigned
• Preferred qualifications include one to three years of clinical experience in Neuromuscular Medicine, expertise in EMG and nerve conduction studies, experience managing multidisciplinary neuromuscular programs, and participation in clinical research, teaching, or academic medicine
• Seeking candidates dedicated to exceptional, patient-centered care who demonstrate professionalism and collaboration in a multidisciplinary environment
• Compensation is commensurate with training and experience; benefits are designed to support professional and personal growth and include options for medical and dental benefits, generous paid time off, CME allowance, access to Baptist Health University for professional growth, and more
• In addition, Florida has no state income tax About Baptist Health Medical Group

Baptist Health Medical Group is a growing network of 600 plus multi-disciplinary employed physicians, highly regarded within the South Florida communities and their respective specialties. BHMG provides a comprehensive range of evidence-based clinical services, delivered with compassion to ensure patient safety, exceptional outcomes, and the highest levels of patient and family satisfaction. About Baptist Health South Florida

Baptist Health South Florida is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 31,000 employees, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, Baptist Health has been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For and continues to be recognised nationally for its commitment to exceptional patient care and clinical innovation.