Brain Injury Physician
Brain Injury Physician
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About Shepherd Center
With five decades of experience Shepherd Center provides worldclass clinical care research and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions including spinal cord and brain injuries multitrauma traumatic amputations stroke multiple sclerosis and pain. An elite center ranked byU.S. Newsas one of the nations top hospitals for rehabilitation Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit onsite allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.
Shepherd Centers culture is one of hope humor and hard work. You will enjoy career growth strong relationships with coworkers strong support from leadership and fun activities that have kept over 12 of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical responsibilities include:
- Evaluating and managing patients with acute and chronic mild to moderate TBI in the SHARE and Complex Concussion Clinic (CCC).
- Procedural interventions for headache management (e.g. Botox nerve blocks etc.
- Attend interdisciplinary SHARE and Complex Concussion Clinic team conferences
Nonclinical responsibilities include working with the medical director and the director of SHARE/CCC for daytoday operations/programming.
- Participate in administrative meetings for SHARE and Complex Concussion Clinic;
- Serve on Shepherd Center committees as assigned.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:
- Graduate of an accredited fouryear medical school (MD or DO).
- Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA)accredited residency in PM&R or neurology.
- Fellowship trained and/or board certified in brain injury medicine sports neurology cognitive neurology headache medicine neuropsychiatry
REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION:
- Board certified/board eligible
- Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.
- Current DEA registration
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
- If not fellowship trained must have at least 5 years experience working in the field with significant experience in traumatic brain injury
- Experience with the military/veteran population preferred
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited fouryear medical school or DO program.
Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA)accredited residency and/or fellowship n practicing specialty.
REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION:
Board Eligible/Board Certified
Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.
Current DEA registration
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Fellowship training or minimum two years experience in practicing specialty.
REQUIRED MINIMUM SKILLS:
Knowledge/experience using advanced techniques theories and processes to complete work.
Demonstrate a commitment to the total quality of life and integration for persons who have experienced catastrophic injuries that extends into the community beyond their medical implications.
Demonstrate leadership style that promotes collaborative and positive behaviors.
Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date.
Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Uses body tools or special devices to safely effectively and efficiently to move guide or place patients. Involves some latitude for judgement with regard to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive device(s) to utilize.
Ability to transfer and position patients consistent with lifting up to 50 lbs.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.
Employment Type
Full-Time
