Specialist Neurology-Part Time

Specialist Neurologist will diagnose and treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, muscles, and related diseases of patients. Examine patient's mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate the results to properly diagnose and treat the patient. Key responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient neurological care by examining, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the nervous system.
• Perform neurological examinations of the nerves of the head & neck; muscle strength and movement; balance, ambulation, and reflexes; and sensation, memory, speech, language, and other cognitive abilities.
• Manage core neurological diseases including demyelinating diseases, epilepsies, headaches, movement disorders, polyneuropathies, spinal cord disorders, cognitive dysfunction, and genetic diseases with primarily neurologic manifestations.
• Perform and read diagnostic tests such as EEG, EMG/NCV, VEP, and BAEP.
• Identify pathological blood conditions and prescribe relevant medications.
• Counsel patients on neurological disorders, including risk factors and genetic or environmental concerns.
• Refer patients to other health care practitioners as necessary.
• Advise other physicians on the treatment of neurological problems.
• Prescribe or administer medications, such as anti-epileptic drugs, and monitor patients for behavioral and cognitive side effects.
• Prepare, maintain, or review records that include patients' histories, neurological examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes.
• Order supportive care services such as physical therapy, specialized nursing care, and social services.

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in a clinical setting with a proven track record.
• Demonstrate manual dexterity necessary to complete procedures and patient examinations.
• Concentrate for extended lengths of time and tolerate frequent interruptions.
• Effectively communicate with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Good command of written and spoken English; Arabic fluency is an advantage.
• Presentable and pleasing personality.
• Proactive and approachable.
• Physical activities required include standing, walking, kneeling, lifting, stretching, stooping, and repetitive movements.