What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neurologist position at White Plains Hospital?
White Plains Hospital Job Description
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Title: Neuro-Hospitalist |
Job Code: 200023 |
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Department/Location: EMS Physician Neurology |
FLSA Status: Exempt |
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Reports to: Section Chief of Neurology |
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Position Summary
As part of the inpatient neurology team, the Neuro Hospitalist will collaborate closely with the Neurosurgical, Neurologic and Neuroendovascular services as well as Critical Care/Neuro Critical Care teams to manage and care for patients with neurologic diseases. This includes but is not limited to rounding on patients, writing orders, reviewing test results, and responding to code grey alerts and consult requests.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:
- Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
- Coordinates the care (evaluation, treatment, admission, and discharge) of patients who are admitted with neurologic illness.
- Thoroughly, and with adequate frequency, communicates with patient, appropriate family members, specialty consulting physicians, and hospital staff regarding the status of the admitted patient.
- Provides education for staff and patients / family with whom the Neuro Hospitalist interacts.
- Oversees activities of Advanced Practice Providers (NPs & PAs) as needed.
- Institutes immediate and appropriate intervention in life or disability-threatening emergencies.
- Documents evaluation of and treatment given to all patients. Provides each patient with discharge instructions, both oral and written. Gives referring physician verbal and written report upon discharge of patient.
- Works assigned shifts and when on-shift does not leave the Hospital Campus.
- Attends all relevant professional meetings scheduled for the Department.
- Participates in chart review and organized activities to reduce length of stay and improve quality outcomes.
- Participates in institutional initiatives such as disaster planning and response, environment of care /safety, risk management, etc.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Medical Degree (MD or DO) with Fellowship in Neurology or other relevant specialty
- Valid NYS Medical License
- Valid BLS Certification
- Compliance with CME Requirements (Hospital, Regional, State, and Federal)
- Board Certified in Neurology or other relevant specialty
- Experience managing patients with acute and unstable neurologic injury
Core Competencies
- Teamwork & Adaptability
- Acts as a Professional Role Model
- Assessment Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written)
- Attention to Detail
- Planning & Organizing
- Sound Problem-Solving, Judgment and Decision-Making Skills
- Stress Tolerance
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment
- May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
- Must be able to move about the hospital, or remain stationary for extended periods of time
- Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, have legible handwriting
- Must have sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform all the procedures, techniques and skills listed in
the delineation of privileges.
- Ability to position self to assess and care for patients, perform required procedures
- The person in this position frequently communicates with patients, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
Primary Population Served
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The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.
SALARY -contractual