Physician – Neurology

French Consulting•Fort Carson, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson is seeking a board-certified neurologist to diagnose and treat Soldiers, retirees, and families facing disorders of the nervous system, including traumatic brain injury. You will see outpatients, support inpatient care, and use the full range of your skills, from lumbar punctures and EEG interpretation to botulinum toxin injections and telemedicine, all with a predictable weekday schedule.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from a U.S. or Canadian medical school, an LCME-approved school, an AOA-approved college of osteopathy, or a school with ECFMG certification
Successful completion of an ACGME-approved neurology residency
At least 24 months of neurology experience within the last 36 months
Current board certification in adult Neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
DEA registration number (required for this position)
Current, valid, unrestricted medical license
Held in the U.S. jurisdiction where services are performed (Colorado)
Must remain free of limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions
U.S. citizenship (required for all positions on this contract)
Ability to submit a complete credentialing package within 30 days
Meet DoD health requirements before placement
Hepatitis B series with a positive titer; MMR and varicella (series or positive titer)
Annual influenza vaccine and tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or QuantiFERON)

Nice To Haves

A skilled neurologist who is comfortable managing both outpatient clinic and inpatient needs
Confident handling urgent neurological problems with sound clinical judgment
Experienced, or eager to become experienced, with TBI and military-relevant neurological conditions
Comfortable using telemedicine to extend access to care
A thorough, organized communicator who documents carefully and works well on a team

Responsibilities

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases and disorders of the nervous system
See outpatients as scheduled by the Government and provide inpatient care
Provide immediate evaluation and management of emergency problems as they occur
Care for patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Perform lumbar punctures
Interpret evoked potentials and electroencephalograms (EEGs)
Provide chemodenervation, such as botulinum toxin injections, for common neurological conditions
Deliver telemedicine services
Prepare all records and reports required to support services rendered and by the MTF
Ensure a safe work environment and safe work habits for yourself and your colleagues