Physician, Cognitive Neurologist- 87461

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center’s Department of Neurology is seeking a physician to provide patient care in cognitive neurology. The role provides and manages medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and treatment for a specified patient population. Academic appointment is available at the Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and the physician is expected to maintain faculty status in good standing when applicable. Compensation is described as highly competitive. The role includes prescribing medications and treatment regimens, making appropriate specialist referrals, and coordinating patient care with nursing and support staff. It may also involve supervising and training medical students and residents, managing a medical program or research function, and participating in health promotion, education, or prevention programs. The physician must follow departmental and institutional policies, quality improvement objectives, safety and infection-control standards, productivity thresholds, physician obligations, and requirements for safeguarding protected health information. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree.
Unrestricted medical license.
Appointment with the CWRU School of Medicine at a level commensurate with experience.
Fellowship training in some specialties, as required for the specialty.
State of Ohio and federal DEA certification.
Medical specialty license or certification.
Board certified or board eligible in the specified area of medical specialty.
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for medical care.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient-care services in the area of expertise.
Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in the area of expertise.
Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient-care aids, including ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in the area of expertise.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Knowledge of relevant accreditation and certification requirements.
Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience using EPIC.

Responsibilities

Provide and manage direct patient care, including examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment.
Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
Refer patients to specialists and relevant patient-care components as appropriate.
Train and supervise medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
May manage daily operations of a medical program, patient-care unit, or research function.
Direct and coordinate patient-care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
Follow departmental policies, procedures, objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Participate in health promotion, education, or prevention programs as appropriate.
Maintain department productivity thresholds.
Maintain faculty status in good standing with the CWRU School of Medicine, if applicable.
Adhere to core physician obligations outlined in the Physician Policy Manual.
Perform other assigned duties and comply with applicable policies and standards.
Safely and securely maintain protected health information and complete applicable annual training.