What are the responsibilities and job description for the Epilepsy Program Director - Neurology position at MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society?
Job Summary
The position is primarily a clinical role related to the diagnosis, treatment, and clinical management of pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary environment that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, clinical scientists, and social workers. The position offers exposure to a mix of general and high acuity pediatric patients. It also includes teaching and supervision of medical residents and provides opportunities to participate in research and publishing.
Job Specific Duties
- Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment.
- Continues to actively self-educate (i.e., reading journals, CME credits, NCH conferences, etc.).
- Coordinates and / or develops and delivers monthly inservices to meet staff and resident development needs.
- Coordinates follow-up of tests, lab studies, and patient follow-up phone calls.
- Directly provides clinical services to patients including, but not limited to : performing and recording history and physical examinations, recording and interpreting pertinent patient data, developing and documenting a treatment plan, writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays, and consultations, performing patient / parent teaching, assisting with patient follow-up, performing appropriate screenings, administering medications as required, ordering and / or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by patient findings.
- Makes suggestions to Department Director and / or attending staff that may be beneficial to the improvement of the department.
- Participates in Performance Improvement, Research, and Publishing.
- Participates in teaching of and is a role model to medical students and residents.
- Participates in the call schedule as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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