Movement Disorder Neurologist

Intermountain Health

2d • $250,000 - $350,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves diagnosing and managing patients with movement disorders and other neurologic conditions. The role requires utilizing advanced clinical skills and state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies. Key responsibilities include performing neurotoxin injections for conditions like dystonia and spasticity, engaging in patient selection, education, and programming of deep brain stimulators (all three devices) and other advanced therapies. The role also involves patient selection, education, and programming of continuous medication infusion pumps for movement disorder treatment. Performing Neurology procedures such as skin biopsy and lumbar puncture is also part of the role. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including neurosurgeons, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists, is essential for optimizing patient care. Additionally, the position contributes to the development and implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines to improve patient outcomes and engages in community outreach and education to raise awareness about movement disorders.

Requirements

• Completion of U.S. ACGME accredited neurology residency training.
• Completion of Fellowship training in Movement Disorders.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Neurology.
• Unrestricted Utah medical license.
• Experience with clinical work in a specialized integrated movement disorders clinic.
• Experience performing cranial and limb injections of botulinum toxin for dystonia.
• Experience with deep brain stimulation programming on Abbott, Boston Scientific, and Medtronic platforms.
• Experience performing alpha-synuclein skin biopsies.
• Experience assessing movement disorder patient eligibility for clinical trial participation.
• Experience ordering and interpreting genetic testing for rare forms of movement disorder.
• Applicants will be subject to drug testing/screening and background checks upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage patients with movement disorders and other neurologic conditions using advanced clinical skills and state-of-the-art diagnostic tools.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies.
• Perform neurotoxin injections for the treatment of dystonia, spasticity, facial spasm etc.
• Engage in patient selection, education, and programming of deep brain stimulators (all 3 devices) and other advanced therapies for the treatment of movement disorders.
• Engage in patient selection, patient education, and programming of continuous medication infusion pumps for the treatment of movement disorders.
• Perform Neurology procedures, including skin biopsy and lumbar puncture.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including neurosurgeons, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists, to optimize patient care.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines to improve patient outcomes.
• Engage in community outreach and education to raise awareness about movement disorders.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
• The PEAK program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
• Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree