Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Facilities, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Electroencephalography (EEG), Electronic Medical Records, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Neurology, Neuromuscular, Neurosurgery, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Quality of Care, Sleep Disorders, Team Player, Time Management, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Altoona, PA
Job Description:
A full-time opportunity is available for an Outpatient Neurologist to join a busy and collaborative neurology practice. This role focuses on providing comprehensive outpatient neurological care with the flexibility to develop subspecialty interests. Physicians will work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including neuro-intervention, stroke, and neurosurgery specialists, while benefiting from a strong referral network and modern clinical facilities. Inpatient responsibilities are minimal, supported by a dedicated tele-neurohospitalist team.
Shift / Schedule:
- Full-time position
- Monday Friday schedule
- Shared outpatient call coverage
- No inpatient call (covered by tele-neurohospitalists)
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and manage a wide range of neurological conditions, including movement disorders, headaches, epilepsy, stroke, cognitive disorders, neuromuscular conditions, and sleep disorders
- Provide comprehensive outpatient neurological care
- Perform and interpret diagnostic studies such as EEG and EMG
- Develop and grow a general neurology practice with optional subspecialty focus
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including stroke, neuro-intervention, and neurosurgery specialists
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation using EMR systems
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care
- Participate in shared outpatient call coverage
Requirements:
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited Neurology Residency Program
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Neurology
- Ability to obtain an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license
- DEA certification
- Interest in outpatient neurology with potential subspecialty development
- Strong clinical, diagnostic, and interpersonal skills