Physician, Neurosurgery, Critical Care, UHMG WF 4930431- 84471

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Neurological Surgery at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center seeks a physician to provide patient care in neurological surgery and neuro-critical care. Academic appointment at the level of Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor is available, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and primary board certification. The role provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within the physician’s area of practice. Compensation is described as highly competitive.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree and an unrestricted license.
Appointment with the CWRU School of Medicine at a level commensurate with experience.
Fellowship training in some specialties, as required.
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.
Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient-care aids, and 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 for the specified patient population.
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, and objectives, including continuous quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Participate in specified health-promotion, education, and prevention programs as appropriate to the position.
Maintain department productivity thresholds.
Maintain faculty status in good standing with the CWRU School of Medicine, if applicable.
Adhere to core physician obligations in the Physician Policy Manual.
Perform other assigned duties and comply with applicable policies and standards.
Safely and securely maintain protected health information (PHI), and complete required annual training.