SUMMARY:

This is a physician faculty position which reports to the Chair of the Department of Neuro Oncology, who reports to the Head of the Division of Cancer Medicine. The position will also be responsive to the Section Chief of Cancer Neurology.

QUALIFICATIONS

Fellowship training in clinical neurophysiology with focus on peripheral nerve and neuromuscular disorders is required. Must have an M.D., or D.O. degree and should be board certified in Neurology and in clinical neurophysiology and/or neuromuscular. Must meet eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the state of Texas.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Provides expertise in neurology and clinical neurophysiology. Has expertise in conducting neurophysiological testing and interpretation for EMG/NCS. Ability to perform EMG/NCSs to diagnose neuropathies, plexopathy, neuromuscular junction disorders and myopathies. Provides consultations for patients with neurological disorders including neurological complications of cancer and treatment related neurotoxicities and being on call in a rotating schedule. Participates in the teaching of the neurooncology fellows, neurology residents and medical students in the specialty of neurology. Participation in academic activities is encouraged including clinical research related to the neurological complications of cancer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

I. Provide Clinical neurophysiological expertise for electromyography/nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCS) and management of patients with peripheral nerve and neuromuscular disorders. Additional training in EEG/IOM is desirable but not required.
II. Provide inpatient and outpatient clinical care for cancer patients with neurological complications of the disease or cancer therapy.
III. Develop and maintain a neurophysiology/cancer neurology practice for patients referred to the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Provide physician staffing for the outpatient clinic and the neurology consultative inpatient service at a level commensurate with that which would be provided by other clinical neurologist/neuro oncologist with the same level of training and experience. Visually review for proper ICD-10 and CPT coding and approve all charge documents within 2 working days. Complete patient documentation for medical records with time frames provided by the institution. Will require dictating in a clear and concise manner and visual review of documents. Correspond as appropriate in writing or in telephone conversations with referring physicians regarding patient care and treatment. Keep abreast of current approaches in the management of patients through attendance at continuing education conferences in the specialty. This will require listening to and assimilating information from the conference. Requires appropriate communication to for neurology/neuro oncology patients and other referring providers by phone conversations or in writing.
IV. l Engagement in clinical research and scholarly activity is encouraged to enhance the academic environment of the department. Provide a balanced and integrated educational experience in neurology for residents, medical students and neuro oncology fellows, and the management of cancer in the central nervous system for those who rotate through the clinical consultative/neurology service. Attend and participate in department/division teaching and continuing education conferences. Serve on institutional and hospital committees as requested by attending appropriate meetings, which may include walking to meeting sites. Listen to deliberations and provide verbal feedback as necessary. Visually review all documents pertaining to committee functions.
V. Represent the Department of Neuro Oncology in local, regional, state and national matters pertaining to the field of neurophysiology and effects of cancer on the nervous system. May require traveling to meetings outside of the Houston area and, upon return, disseminating the information obtained or learned by sharing with department colleagues verbally or in writing.
VI. Practice in an exemplary manner in standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and the American College of Physicians, properly balanced with other academic activities.
VII. Strive to be a role model as a practitioner for faculty, fellows, residents, students, APN & PAs rotating on the service.
VIII. Provide peer review for assessing the clinical practice of faculty within the department.
IX. Must be able to work within a context of close interpersonal relationships including other physicians, patients and subordinates.
This position has a target base salary of $259,232 to $317,275 and is eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive health, wellness, time off, savings, and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 174665
• Employee Status: Regular
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 0
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Work Location: Onsite
• Science Jobs: No

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