Staff Fellow - Neurology, Movement Disorders

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Job Description Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Duties will include providing direct patient care in the Neurology Department Outpatient clinic and Jackson Memorial Hospital outpatient clinic. During these months incumbent will participate in the medical treatment of common Movement Disorders, botulinum toxin injections, deep brain stimulation programming as well as interdisciplinary management of complex neurological disorders.
The incumbent will be expected to come to the attending physician’s outpatient clinics (3-4 a week). As skills are developed during the year incumbent will lead the office visits independently and will be able to perform all medical and diagnostic procedures considered essential for the practice of Movement Disorders.
Incumbent will participate in research projects and meetings and will develop a topic to work on during the fellowship year. Time and mentorship will be provided to develop a clinical research project and prepare findings for presentation at a national meeting and for publication.
Incumbent is expected to learn and properly perform Movement Disorders billing, participate in quality improvement projects, and learn about the administrative processes of an intensive care unit. Attendance at didactic teaching sessions weekly is expected as well as educational presentations to other hospital and academic services as appropriate.
REQUIRED:
Education and experience:
Requires an MD degree from a recognized accredited University (or foreign equivalent).
License:
Florida Medical License is required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Good communications skills (face to face, over the phone and in writing)
Excellent customer service skills Ability to work collaboratively with other employees.
Good organizational skills.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:140