Fellow, Neurology

Job Description - Fellow, Neurology (2500018D)

The Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation is charged with the vision of making pediatric surgery more precise, less invasive, and pain free. The Institute provides a rich R&D environment with close links to prestigious medical, engineering, and business schools in Washington, DC. Our network of business advisors includes leaders in the investment community, industry, government, and professional firms. Most of our researchers hold MDs and PhDs and have a track record of peer‑reviewed papers and editorial board participation.

• Medical Doctor (M.D.) – Board certified or eligible for board certification in a primary practice specialty (Required).
• Additional training (previous research fellowships or relevant work experience) preferred.

• Demonstrated interest in a multidisciplinary approach to biomedical research (e.g., publications, grants, awards).
• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment within the area of expertise.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care.
• Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with patients, families, and the health‑care team.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection‑control standards.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment to Continuing Medical Education and remains current on developments in the subspecialty.
• Complies with legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.

• Provide clinical services for patients at Children’s Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional, and timely manner.
• Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care and customer service through timely completion of records and communication.
• Provide on‑call services as determined by the division leadership.
• Actively participate in family‑centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and relevant ancillary services as appropriate.
• Utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies.
• Respond to team members and outside medical providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees about patient updates and significant clinical changes, encouraging questions.

• Participate in CNMC’s advocacy initiatives.
• Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy to promote population‑based pediatric health and well‑being.
• Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care‑enhancement techniques.
• Participate in specific health‑promotion, education, and/or prevention programs.

• Participate as appropriate in hospital/university‑wide educational programs.
• Provide timely feedback to trainees.
• Ensure adequate orientation for the care that trainees deliver.
• Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively.

• Follow established bylaws, policies, and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, safety, environmental, and infection‑control standards.
• Adequately and promptly complete all clinical documentation required by JCAHO and other regulatory bodies.
• Identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement.
• Cooperate and participate in the development and revision of policies affecting medical practice and quality of care.
• Review and prepare protocol for use by staff; evaluate patient care according to adopted protocol and Quality Assurance program criteria.
• Participate in evaluation of peers and support staff; acknowledge and report medical and/or other errors and participate in efforts to prevent them.

Primary

Location:

District of Columbia – Washington, DC.

Work Location:

CN Hospital (Main Campus), 111 Michigan Avenue NW,…