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Lyle Health

Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

Lyle Health, Charleston, SC, United States


We are looking for a knowledgeable Neurosurgeon to be responsible for performing surgeries to assist in rectifying medical conditions that affect the spinal cord, brain, and peripheral nerves. The Neurosurgeon will oversee and coordinate a team of surgeons and nurses to perform surgeries to remove tumors, relieve chronic pain, and treat wounds, vascular disorders, and diseases. To be successful as a Neurosurgeon, you should have a strong working knowledge of microsurgeries and have excellent hand-eye coordination. You should have steady hands, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work under stress and pressure. Neurosurgeon Responsibilities: * Overseeing and coordinating teams of surgeons and nurses in the operating theater. * Operating microscopes for surgeries to perform microsurgeries. * Ordering, performing, and interpreting results of diagnostic tests, such as MRIs, PET scans, and CT scans. * Assessing and diagnosing patients, prescribing treatments, and monitoring the patients' progress. * Meeting with families of patients in surgery and keeping them updated. * Handling unscheduled emergency surgeries. * Working with psychiatrists, therapists, and neurologists, and consulting with other departments. * Performing basic administrative and business tasks, such as keeping records, writing prescriptions, and filling out paperwork. * Keeping up with new discoveries and attending academic conferences. Neurosurgeon Requirements: * A Medical degree and the successful completion of a residency and fellowship in Neurosurgery. * A license and certification to practice Neurosurgery. * The ability to read and interpret diagnostic reports. * A thorough knowledge of human anatomy and microsurgery techniques. * Excellent hand dexterity and hand-eye coordination. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * The ability to handle physically and mentally demanding tasks, and work under intense pressure and stress. * The flexibility to handle a constantly shifting schedule.