Consultant Neurologist

Role & responsibilities

• Evaluate patients through detailed history-taking and neurological examination.
• Diagnose and manage common neurological conditions under appropriate clinical guidance.
• Review and interpret relevant investigations including MRI, CT, EEG, EMG/NCS, and laboratory reports.
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans based on clinical findings and investigations.
• Manage patients with conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, headache, seizures, movement disorders, neuropathies, and other neurological disorders.
• Provide timely consultation for OPD, IPD, Emergency, and referred patients.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Recognize and manage neurological emergencies with timely escalation to senior consultants when required.
• Counsel patients and their attendants regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records and clinical documentation.
• Coordinate with Neurosurgery, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Radiology, Emergency Medicine, and other specialties as required.
• Participate in clinical rounds, case discussions, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Assist in the management of critically ill neurological patients in coordination with the ICU team.
• Follow hospital clinical protocols, infection-control practices, and patient-safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality initiatives, academic activities, and continuing medical education programs.
• Maintain professional ethics, patient confidentiality, and high standards of patient care.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong clinical assessment and neurological examination skills.
• Good knowledge of neurological disorders and their management.
• Ability to interpret MRI and CT brain/spine findings with clinical correlation.
• Basic understanding of EEG and EMG/NCS reports.
• Good communication and patient counselling skills.
• Ability to identify and respond appropriately to neurological emergencies.
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Good documentation and medical record-keeping skills.
• Patient-centric approach with professional and ethical conduct.
• Willingness to work in rotational duties, emergency calls, and on-call responsibilities as per hospital requirements.
• DNB / DrNB / DM in Neurology ONLY
• Fresher to 2 years of experience