Pediatric Neurologist - Full Time

SUMMARY

• The Pediatric Neurologist will provide clinical care to children with conditions of a wide range of neurological disorders including seizures, headaches, migraines, tics/tourette's, concussion, developmental delays, neuromuscular issues, attention/focus issues, syncope, and spells of abnormal behavior. The clinical focus will be in the ambulatory setting however may provide inpatient consultations.

The Pediatric Neurologist is accountable for delivering comprehensive quality patient care according to standards of practice for children from birth through adolescence. The Neurologist functions as a member of an inter-disciplinary team within an integrated academic model.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess, evaluate, diagnose and treat pediatric patients.
• Performs and/or orders clinically appropriate procedures for each patient.
• Analyze medical histories, diagnostic lab test and x-ray results, clinical examinations and perform physical examinations in formulating a diagnosis, plan of care and documenting in conformity with applicable professional standards, third party payer requirements and the Division's policies and procedures.
• Prescribes clinically appropriate medication and treatment for each patient.
• Refers each patient to other physicians, including specialists and other health care providers, whenever the patient's condition is necessary.
• Keeps and maintains accurate, complete, appropriate, timely and legible medical records relating to all professional services provided.
• Uses and promotes evidence-based clinical practice.
• Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention.
• Consults with Medical Director/Division Head and other medical professionals as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
• Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital.
• Participate in teaching and learning in an integrated academic model teaching of residents, fellows and medical students.
• Practice preventive health care through patient and family education and child health advocacy.
• Participate in special programs and services as assigned.
• Contribute to the academic environment of the Division with peer-reviewed publications and/or local/national/international presentations.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Academic rank with University of Connecticut is provided upon hire and is commensurate with experience and qualifications.