Neurologist

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Saint Charles, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! In cooperation with other members of the department clinical staff, an Ochsner Staff Physician will provide and coordinate patient care by abiding by Ochsner’s core values of Patients First, Integrity, Compassion, Inclusivity, Teamwork and Excellence and The Responsibilities of the Professional Staff.

Requirements

• License to practice medicine in Louisiana.
• Completion of a neurology residency.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat neurological diseases and disorders.
• Develop a plan of care for each patient, including complete medical history, physician examination, diagnosis, appropriate treatment and/or referral.
• Stress the importance of preventative health care measures.
• Use all available resources in diagnosis and treatment in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner.
• Confer with consulting physicians, nurses, patients and patients' families concerning treatment and care of patients.
• Takes neurological On-Call coverage on an equal rotation basis with practice peers.
• Refer those cases that require specialist services while maintaining responsibility to assure that continuity of care is provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior