Physician -Child Neurology - Atlantic Health Careers

EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Active participation in education of residents and medical students rotating through the Pediatric Neurology service as well as through interactions on the inpatient service
• Present didactic lectures in pediatric neurology to GME/UME students as well as giving pediatric grand rounds periodically.
• Attend and participate as a speaker in continuing medical educational (CME) events.
• Participate in community education and scientific programs as may be delegated or assigned to the Physician by the Chair of Pediatrics.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct outpatient care to pediatric patients (birth through at least age 21) with neurological disorders at Atlantic Health System hospitals and associated satellite practice locations.
• Provide inpatient consultations and primary responsibility for admitting patients with pediatric neurological disorders.
• Participate in the departments patient- and family-centered care model and ensure effective communication, prompt responsiveness and clinical collaboration with all disciplines including physicians in pediatric critical care, nursing and others.
• Provide open and timely communication with patients, families and their significant others.
• Participate in on-call coverage of Pediatric Neurology service. Coverage will be distributed equitably.
• Provide timely communication with referring and collaborating physicians.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

• Maintain the academic and administrative process by continually engaging in self-learning, acquisition of CME, and participating in research seminars and other group and inter-disciplinary activities.

RESEARCH:

• Identify and encourage opportunities to collaborate with pediatric residents on research projects, case reports, and other academic pursuits.
• Consider initiating or participating in relevant research opportunities.

OUTREACH AND MARKETING:

• Market the practice through direct physician to physician communication, community education, community service or other appropriate channels.
• Present Grand Rounds at neighboring institutions as deemed appropriate by the Pediatric Neurology Division Chief.
• Participate in expansion of Pediatric Neurology services and development of satellite practice locations.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Maintain compliance with JCAHP and DOH requirements.
• Maintain current medical license, DEA, and CDS number and American Board Pediatrics certification.
• Maintain and implement standards for health promotion and health maintenance.

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Neurology
NJ licensed or eligible for licensure in NJ

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