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 | 10.14.2019 |
| Mid Coast Maine Regional Neurologist Opportunity Located on the shore of Penobscot bay, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital is currently developing a Regional Neurology Program and is seeking 2 BE/BC Neurologists to join... | |||
| Neurologist | MaineHealth | Biddeford, ME | 10.14.2019 |
| Full time Neurologist sought for our outpatient office in Biddeford, Maine. Southern Maine Health Care (SMHC) is a nationally accredited, award-winning not-for-profit healthcare system offering a comprehensive array of medical care and services... | |||
| 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... | |||
| NEUROLOGIST OUT-PATIENT | MaineGeneral Health | Augusta, ME | 10.16.2019 |
| Come enjoy the recreational opportunities in the beautiful lakes, rivers and streams, one hour from the coastline, in Central Maine. MaineGeneral Medical Center, central Maine's premier integrated health delivery system is based in the capital... | |||
| * 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 | Exeter Hospital | Exeter, NH | 01.04.2019 |
| Under terms of contract, provides medical services within the scope of licensing, training, credentialing and current standards of care and quality. Requirements: Completion of accredited medical college/university with Doctor of Medicine (MD)... | |||
| Stroke Neurologist - Telestroke Program | Allina Health | Saint Paul, MN | 08.20.2019 |
| Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares... | |||
| Physician - Neurologist | Bay Medical Sacred Heart | Destin, FL | 06.07.2019 |
| When you join Ascension and Ascension Medical Group, you are entering a partnership where physician engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. Your practice will be supported by a robust... | |||
| Neurologist-Stroke | Allina Health | Minneapolis, MN | 10.07.2019 |
| Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares... | |||
| Neurologist-Stroke | Allina Health | Minneapolis, MN | 10.07.2019 |
| Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares... | |||
| Neurologist-Stroke | Allina Health | Minneapolis, MN | 10.07.2019 |
| Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares... | |||
| Neurologist-Stroke | Allina Health | Saint Paul, MN | 10.11.2019 |
| Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares... | |||
| Physician - Neurologist (Neuro-oncology) UHMG-P | University Hospitals | Cleveland, OH | 10.09.2019 |
| Description Physician-Neuro-Oncologist, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Position Location : Cleveland, Ohio Position Type: Full-time Physician Specialty: Neurology – Neuro-Oncologist The... | |||
| PHYSICIAN - Pediatric Neurologist - Fargo, ND | Essentia Health | Fargo, MN | 10.16.2019 |
| 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: | |||
| PHYSICIAN - Pediatric Neurology - Duluth, MN - 31842BR | Essentia Health | Duluth, MN | 10.16.2019 |
| Education Qualifications: Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Pediatric Neurologist Duluth, MN PRACTICE SPECIFICS We are seeking 1 additional Pediatric Neurologist to join our pediatric neurology team. The team includes 2 NPs, Child... | |||
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Neurologist
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
Mid Coast Maine Regional Neurologist Opportunity Located on the shore of Penobscot bay, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital is currently developing a Regional Neurology Program and is seeking 2 BE/BC Neurologists to join...
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Neurologist
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
Full time Neurologist sought for our outpatient office in Biddeford, Maine. Southern Maine Health Care (SMHC) is a nationally accredited, award-winning not-for-profit healthcare system offering a comprehensive array of medical care and services...
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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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NEUROLOGIST OUT-PATIENT
Augusta, ME
MaineGeneral Health
Come enjoy the recreational opportunities in the beautiful lakes, rivers and streams, one hour from the coastline, in Central Maine. MaineGeneral Medical Center, central Maine's premier integrated health delivery system is based in the capital...
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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
Exeter, NH
Exeter Hospital
Under terms of contract, provides medical services within the scope of licensing, training, credentialing and current standards of care and quality. Requirements: Completion of accredited medical college/university with Doctor of Medicine (MD)...
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Stroke Neurologist - Telestroke Program
Minneapolis, MN
Allina Health
Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares...
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Physician - Neurologist
Panama City, FL
Bay Medical Sacred Heart
When you join Ascension and Ascension Medical Group, you are entering a partnership where physician engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. Your practice will be supported by a robust...
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Neurologist-Stroke
Minneapolis, MN
Allina Health
Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares...
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Neurologist-Stroke
Minneapolis, MN
Allina Health
Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares...
-
Neurologist-Stroke
Minneapolis, MN
Allina Health
Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares...
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Neurologist-Stroke
Minneapolis, MN
Allina Health
Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares...
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Physician - Neurologist (Neuro-oncology) UHMG-P
Shaker Heights, OH
University Hospitals
Description Physician-Neuro-Oncologist, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Position Location : Cleveland, Ohio Position Type: Full-time Physician Specialty: Neurology – Neuro-Oncologist The...
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PHYSICIAN - Pediatric Neurologist - Fargo, ND
Duluth, MN
Essentia Health
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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PHYSICIAN - Pediatric Neurology - Duluth, MN - 31842BR
Duluth, MN
Essentia Health
Education Qualifications: Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Pediatric Neurologist Duluth, MN PRACTICE SPECIFICS We are seeking 1 additional Pediatric Neurologist to join our pediatric neurology team. The team includes 2 NPs, Child...