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 | Rockport, ME | 12.13.2019 |
| Mid Coast Maine Regional Neurologist Opportunity Located on the shore of Penobscot bay, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo CountyGeneral Hospitalis currently developing a Regional Neurology Program and is seeking 2 BE/BC Neurologists to join its... | |||
| 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 | MaineHealth | Biddeford, ME | 12.13.2019 |
| 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... | |||
| Epilepsy Neurologist | Mayo Clinic's Campus in Arizona | Scottsdale, AZ | 11.06.2019 |
| The Department of Neurology at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking a Neurologist with expertise in tertiary-level epilepsy care to join our practice. The Epilepsy division is looking for a subspecialty trained, board certified... | |||
| Neurologist | Mercy Medical Center North Iowa | Mason City, IA | 09.19.2018 |
| A Physician in the Mercy North Iowa Network provides quality patient care in the outpatient and inpatient setting as required. POSITION QUALIFICATION A. Education 1. Graduate of a medical/osteopathic medical school is required. 2. Demonstrated... | |||
| NEUROLOGIST OUT-PATIENT | MaineGeneral Health | Augusta, ME | 12.13.2019 |
| 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)... | |||
| Neurologist - Stroke, Physician | Allina Health | Saint Paul, MN | 12.09.2019 |
| 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- Mason City, IA | Mercy Medical Center North Iowa | Mason City, IA | 11.26.2019 |
| A Physician in the Mercy North Iowa Network provides quality patient care in the outpatient and inpatient setting as required. POSITION QUALIFICATION A. Education 1. Graduate of a medical/osteopathic medical school is required. 2. Demonstrated... | |||
| Physician - Neurologist (Neuro-oncology) UHMG-P | University Hospitals | Cleveland, OH | 12.09.2019 |
| Description Physician-Neuro-Oncologist, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Position Location : Cleveland, Ohio Position Type: Full-time Physician Specialty: Neurology – Neuro-Oncologist The... | |||
| 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... | |||
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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 CountyGeneral Hospitalis currently developing a Regional Neurology Program and is seeking 2 BE/BC Neurologists to join its...
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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
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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Epilepsy Neurologist
Phoenix, AZ
Mayo Clinic's Campus in Arizona
The Department of Neurology at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking a Neurologist with expertise in tertiary-level epilepsy care to join our practice. The Epilepsy division is looking for a subspecialty trained, board certified...
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Neurologist
Mason City, IA
Mercy Medical Center North Iowa
A Physician in the Mercy North Iowa Network provides quality patient care in the outpatient and inpatient setting as required. POSITION QUALIFICATION A. Education 1. Graduate of a medical/osteopathic medical school is required. 2. Demonstrated...
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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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Neurologist - Stroke, Physician
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- Mason City, IA
Mason City, IA
Mercy Medical Center North Iowa
A Physician in the Mercy North Iowa Network provides quality patient care in the outpatient and inpatient setting as required. POSITION QUALIFICATION A. Education 1. Graduate of a medical/osteopathic medical school is required. 2. Demonstrated...
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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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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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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...