Neurologist
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Job Description
Neurologists are trained to diagnose and treat conditions of the central, autonomous, and peripheral nervous systems.
These include sleep disorders, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, migraines, Parkinson's disease, strokes, comas, and traumatic brain injuries.
Neurologists may choose to specialize in areas such as pediatric neurology, vasuclar neurology, neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, sleep disorders, interventional neurology, neurophysiology, behavioral neurology, neurogenetics, neuroimmunology, or sleep disorders.
They must be educated and trained extensively and are responsible for a wide array of duties.
Responsibilities
A neurologists responsibilities vary depending on the specialty they choose, but some common duties include:
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Examining patients suffering from varying neurological disorders and identifying symptoms.
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Ordering blood and spinal fluid tests, imaging tests including MRIs and PET scans, or biopsies.
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Developing treatment plans for individual patients after a diagnosis has been reached.
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Consulting with neurosurgeons on possible procedures and treatments.
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Supervising teams of medical professionals and non-medical staffers.
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Treating patients with traumatic brain injuries and epilepsy.
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Keeping themselves educated on new research regarding the structure of the brain and nervous system.
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Using electrodes, dyes, and brain scans to conduct experiments.
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Recording, analyzing, and reporting findings.
Skills
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Communication |
Must effectively communicate with your co-workers to ensure the best care and the proper procedures. Must be able to communicate in high-stress environments. |
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Active Listening |
Offering your full attention to an individual person or group in order to fully understand problems and their nature. |
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Critical Thinking |
Must use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Judgment and Decision Making |
Needs to be able to act autonomously and make difficult decisions that would benefit the patient or make corrections. Must consider all benefits and repercussions of potential actions and choose the appropriate one. |
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Complex Problem Solving |
Must be able to identify complex problems and develop and evaluate corrective options and implement solutions. |
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Stress Management |
Must be able to endure intense situations and handle pressure that comes with extreme situations you may encounter. |
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Trustworthiness |
Must be trustworthy because you have people's lives in your hands and what you do could help or hurt them. They are entrusted with a great responsibility and must live up to it. |
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Perceptiveness |
Gauging how people react and read their body language to decipher their feelings and predict their actions. They must be able to determine if people could be a risk to themselves or others and to distinguish truths from lies. |
Working Conditions
Neurologists are typically employed in hospitals, private practice, or as sole practitioners. Others perform research at academic institutions or laboratories.
Hours-worked depends largely on the position of the individual neurologist. Senior neurologists working in hospitals may work a 50/hour week and 24/7 on-call schedule while those in research may work as little as 3 - 4 days per week, depending on the project they happen to be assigned to.
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Salary Outlook
| Estimated Annual Salary | Average Hourly Wage | Positions Nationwide |
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| $218,180.00 | $104.89 | 347,000 |
| Title | Company | Location | Posted |
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| Neurologist | MaineHealth | Belfast, ME | 02.15.2019 |
| Waldo County General Hospital Department: MaineHealth Waldo County General Hospital/PP Neurology Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Day Shift Full/Part Time: 40 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: Mid Coast... | |||
| Neurologist | Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital | Hamilton, MT | 08.01.2018 |
| Neurology Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital, seeks a Neurologist due to growth. Features of the practice include: Competitive Compensation plus comprehensive benefits including loan repayment and stipend... | |||
| EMG Neurologist | MaineHealth | Portland, ME | 02.15.2019 |
| Maine Medical Partners Department: MaineHealth Maine Medical Partners/Neurology General Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Day Shift Full/Part Time: 40 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: EMG TRAINED... | |||
| Neurologist - Headache | Mayo Clinic's Campus in Florida | Jacksonville, FL | 02.06.2019 |
| The Department of Neurology at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a neurologist with headache medicine expertise to join our practice. The headache division is looking for a subspecialty trained headache physician with clinical and... | |||
| Neurologist In-Patient | MaineGeneral Health | Augusta, ME | 02.15.2019 |
| Neurologist In-Patient 40 per week MaineGeneral Neurology 35 Medical Center Parkway Augusta, Maine, 04330 United States Please do not write here. It will not be reviewed during requisition creation. Job Title: IN-PATIENT NEUROLOGIST... | |||
| LPG Pediatric Neurologist | Lee Health | Fort Myers, FL | 02.15.2019 |
| Lee Physician Group, part of Lee Health in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Pediatric Neurologist to provide excellent medical care to children with complex and chronic neurologic conditions. We are looking for individuals who are either enthusiastic... | |||
| Physician - Neurologist | ProHealth Care | Waukesha, WI | 12.10.2018 |
| ProHealth Care has been the health care leader in Waukesha County and surrounding areas for the past century, providing outstanding care across a full spectrum of services. The people of ProHealth Care strive to continuously improve the health... | |||
| Neurologist Needed! Tremendous Earning Potential | The Medicus Firm | Dallas, TX | 02.18.2019 |
| General Neurologist Needed $100,000 Sign on Bonus Private Physician Owned Group This physician owned group is seeking additional neurologists to join a busy and expanding practice to meet the overwhelming demand for services in the... | |||
| Employed Neurologist - Chicago | The Medicus Firm | Dallas, TX | 02.18.2019 |
| Metro Chicago Neurohospitalist and Outpatient Only Options Available Join one of the largest ACO’s in the nation. Consider: 7-On 7-Off Schedule Available for both Hospitalist and Traditional Options Recognized on... | |||
| Texas Employed Neurologist | The Medicus Firm | Dallas, TX | 02.18.2019 |
| TEXAS METRO, UNIVERSITY TOWN Neurology Group Practice Hospital Employed Health System employs 110+ providers; COMPETITIVE SALARY; Sign-on bonus; w-RVU incentives Sub specialty interests welcomed!! Strong base of referring... | |||
| PHYSICIAN - Pediatric Neurologist - Fargo, ND | Essentia Health-Fargo | Fargo, ND | 02.15.2019 |
| Education Qualifications: Licensure/Certification Qualifications: FTE: 1 Shift Rotation: Shift Start Time: Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: | |||
| Staff Nurse - Med Surg | Fisher-Titus Medical Center | Norwalk, OH | 02.15.2019 |
| Manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with department. Directly responsible for assisting the neurologist in assessing and documenting... | |||
| Hilton Head Neurology | The Medicus Firm | Dallas, TX | 02.18.2019 |
| Coastal Southeast Hilton Head, Savannah, Bluffton Interviewing now! Looking to add a General Neurologist due to rapid growth in the area! Hospital employed opportunity with strong referral network and tele-stroke service onsite.... | |||
| Registered Nurse (Day)- Adult Outpatient Neurology | Mayo Clinic Campus in Minnesota | Rochester, MN | 02.14.2019 |
| The neurology RN day position works closely with the Autonomic Division neurologist doing patient education, phone calls and seeing patients in the clinic setting. The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care,... | |||
| Physician - Neurohospitalist | Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System | Spartanburg, SC | 02.13.2018 |
| Spartanburg Regional is seeking neurologist to join an expanding neurology program. Our needs are in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Highlights of the opportunity include: 7 on, 7 off schedule 7am 7p No call responsibilities... | |||
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Neurologist
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
Waldo County General Hospital Department: MaineHealth Waldo County General Hospital/PP Neurology Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Day Shift Full/Part Time: 40 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: Mid Coast...
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Neurologist
Hamilton, MT
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital
Neurology Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital, seeks a Neurologist due to growth. Features of the practice include: Competitive Compensation plus comprehensive benefits including loan repayment and stipend...
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EMG Neurologist
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
Maine Medical Partners Department: MaineHealth Maine Medical Partners/Neurology General Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Day Shift Full/Part Time: 40 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: EMG TRAINED...
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Neurologist - Headache
Jacksonville, FL
Mayo Clinic's Campus in Florida
The Department of Neurology at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a neurologist with headache medicine expertise to join our practice. The headache division is looking for a subspecialty trained headache physician with clinical and...
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Neurologist In-Patient
Augusta, ME
MaineGeneral Health
Neurologist In-Patient 40 per week MaineGeneral Neurology 35 Medical Center Parkway Augusta, Maine, 04330 United States Please do not write here. It will not be reviewed during requisition creation. Job Title: IN-PATIENT NEUROLOGIST...
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LPG Pediatric Neurologist
Fort Myers, FL
Lee Health
Lee Physician Group, part of Lee Health in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Pediatric Neurologist to provide excellent medical care to children with complex and chronic neurologic conditions. We are looking for individuals who are either enthusiastic...
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Physician - Neurologist
Waukesha, WI
ProHealth Care
ProHealth Care has been the health care leader in Waukesha County and surrounding areas for the past century, providing outstanding care across a full spectrum of services. The people of ProHealth Care strive to continuously improve the health...
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Neurologist Needed! Tremendous Earning Potential
Dallas, TX
The Medicus Firm
General Neurologist Needed $100,000 Sign on Bonus Private Physician Owned Group This physician owned group is seeking additional neurologists to join a busy and expanding practice to meet the overwhelming demand for services in the...
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Employed Neurologist - Chicago
Dallas, TX
The Medicus Firm
Metro Chicago Neurohospitalist and Outpatient Only Options Available Join one of the largest ACO’s in the nation. Consider: 7-On 7-Off Schedule Available for both Hospitalist and Traditional Options Recognized on...
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Texas Employed Neurologist
Dallas, TX
The Medicus Firm
TEXAS METRO, UNIVERSITY TOWN Neurology Group Practice Hospital Employed Health System employs 110+ providers; COMPETITIVE SALARY; Sign-on bonus; w-RVU incentives Sub specialty interests welcomed!! Strong base of referring...
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PHYSICIAN - Pediatric Neurologist - Fargo, ND
Fargo, ND
Essentia Health-Fargo
Education Qualifications: Licensure/Certification Qualifications: FTE: 1 Shift Rotation: Shift Start Time: Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline:
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Staff Nurse - Med Surg
Norwalk, OH
Fisher-Titus Medical Center
Manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with department. Directly responsible for assisting the neurologist in assessing and documenting...
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Hilton Head Neurology
Dallas, TX
The Medicus Firm
Coastal Southeast Hilton Head, Savannah, Bluffton Interviewing now! Looking to add a General Neurologist due to rapid growth in the area! Hospital employed opportunity with strong referral network and tele-stroke service onsite....
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Registered Nurse (Day)- Adult Outpatient Neurology
Rochester, MN
Mayo Clinic Campus in Minnesota
The neurology RN day position works closely with the Autonomic Division neurologist doing patient education, phone calls and seeing patients in the clinic setting. The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care,...
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Physician - Neurohospitalist
Spartanburg, SC
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Spartanburg Regional is seeking neurologist to join an expanding neurology program. Our needs are in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Highlights of the opportunity include: 7 on, 7 off schedule 7am 7p No call responsibilities...