About this role
About the Role
The Arora Group is recruiting a Neurologist to deliver patient care at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) at Fort Hood, serving active-duty service members and their families. This full-time position involves inpatient and outpatient neurology duties with flexible shifts (0530-2300, up to 16 hours), on-call and call-back requirements, including nights, weekends, and holidays. What You'll Do
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Provide inpatient consultation during normal duty hours; may be required to provide consultation outside of normal duty hours.
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Perform a wide range of neurological assessments and manage disorders including trauma, vascular disorders, tumors, infections, demyelinating disorders, metabolic derangements, dementia, movement disorders, sleep disorders, seizures, headaches, neuromuscular and/or other degenerative disorders.
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Examine patients, order and evaluate tests including electrophysiology, radiology, and laboratory tests.
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Diagnose and treat with medications and behavioral modalities; make referrals to other specialty clinics as needed.
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Communicate with referring physicians and primary care managers for management outside neurology; provide recommendations or definitive evaluation for neurology problems.
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Provide episodic care to clinic patients on a walk-in basis and evaluate/treat patients with complex problems screened by the Emergency Room for urgent neurologic issues.
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Occasionally consult on pediatric ICU patients; admit patients as needed.
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Perform the full range of physician services within privileges granted by the MTF; direct or assist in instruction of other healthcare professionals.
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Provide preventive and health maintenance care, order diagnostic tests, and coordinate referrals to ensure timely access to care.
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Document encounters accurately in the EHR within 48 hours; participate in quality reviews and maintain the Competency Assessment Folder (CAF).
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Engage in teaching, in-service training, CME opportunities, and departmental meetings as required; adhere to government and clinical standards. What We're Looking For
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Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).
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Education: Graduation from a medical school in the United States, Canada, or approved by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education of the American Medical Association (AMA), graduation from a college of osteopathy approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or graduation from a medical school with evidence of Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification as identified in the base contract PWS Part 1.5.45.10.
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Board Certification: Board-certified in Neurology.