ASAster Medcity
Senior Resident Neurology
Cochin / Kochi / Ernakulam ₹1-4 LPA Posted 29 Apr 2025
FULL TIME
inpatient care
Job Description
Aster Medcity is looking for Senior Resident Neurology to join our dynamic team and embark on a rewarding career journey
Clinical Care:
- Evaluate and manage patients with a wide range of neurological conditions, including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, neuromuscular disorders, headache disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases
- Conduct thorough neurological examinations, interpret diagnostic tests (such as MRI, CT scans, EEG), and formulate treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs
Inpatient and Outpatient Care:
- Provide care to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- In the hospital, manage acute neurological emergencies, conduct consultations, and follow up on patients admitted under neurology services
- In the outpatient clinic, perform initial assessments, provide ongoing care, and monitor disease progression in patients with chronic neurological conditions
Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
- Collaborate with other medical specialties, including neurosurgery, neuroradiology, psychiatry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy
- Work closely with these specialists to provide comprehensive care and address the complex needs of patients with neurological disorders
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures:
- Perform or assist with various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in neurology
- May include lumbar punctures, electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), botulinum toxin injections, deep brain stimulation programming, and other specialized interventions
Seizure Management:
- Diagnose and manage seizures and epilepsy
- Prescribe antiepileptic medications, evaluate patients for surgical intervention when appropriate, and counsel patients and their families on seizure management and safety precautions
Stroke Care:
- Participate in the acute management of stroke patients
- Administer thrombolytic therapy (if eligible), implement stroke prevention strategies, and plan for rehabilitation