Neurologist

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Responsibilities

- Diagnose and manage conditions such as:
- Stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, dementia, neuropathies, migraines, neuromuscular disorders, etc.
- Perform and interpret neurological examinations and diagnostics (e.g., EEG, EMG, NCV, MRI brain/spine).
- Develop treatment plans including pharmacologic, rehabilitative, and lifestyle-based interventions.
- Manage both inpatient and outpatient neurological care.
- Collaborate with neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, physiatrists, and ICU teams for multidisciplinary care.

2. Procedures

- Supervise or perform neurodiagnostic procedures such as:
- Lumbar puncture
- Nerve conduction studies (NCS)
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
- Review and interpret advanced neuroimaging (CT/MRI/PET scans).

3. Academic & Teaching Responsibilities(If in a teaching hospital/college)

- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical students and neurology residents.
- Conduct clinical bedside rounds, case discussions, and seminars.
- Guide students in thesis work, clinical research, and journal club presentations.
- Participate in curriculum development and clinical assessments.

4. Research & Continuing Medical Education

- Participate in clinical research projects related to neurology.
- Publish case studies and original research in peer-reviewed journals.
- Attend and present at national/international neurology conferences.
- Engage in CME activities and update knowledge of the latest neurological advances.

5. Administrative & Interdisciplinary Tasks

- Maintain detailed clinical documentation and records.
- Contribute to hospital quality initiatives and clinical audits.
- Participate in stroke codes, neuro-emergency response, and interdisciplinary case boards.

Qualifications

Essential:

- MBBS + MD in Internal Medicine or equivalent
- DM / DNB in Neurology from a recognized institution
- Valid registration with Medical Council (State/National)

Desirable:

- Fellowship or subspecialty training (e.g., Stroke, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Neuromuscular Medicine)
- Teaching experience in a medical college or DNB/DM program
- Prior experience in neuro ICU or stroke unit

Skills & Competencies

- Expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of neurological disorders
- Proficiency in interpreting neurodiagnostic tests and scans
- Strong decision-making and critical thinking
- Empathy and effective communication with patients and families
- Teaching, mentoring, and academic aptitude (if in an educational institution)
- Ability to work in a team across specialties (ICU, psychiatry, rehab, etc.)

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