Physician - Movement Disorders
Orlando, FL 32803
| Specialty | Movement Disorders |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician |
AdventHealth is seeking a full-time, fellowship-trained Movement Disorders Neurologist to join an established and growing program. The physician will provide comprehensive adult movement disorders care and support multidisciplinary care, education, outreach, and program growth.
Position: Movement Disorders Neurologist
FTE: 1.0 FTE, full-time
Training: Movement Disorders fellowship required
Certification: Board certified or board eligible in Neurology
Practice focus: Comprehensive adult movement disorders care
The Movement Disorders Program
The division includes three Movement Disorders Neurologists, an advanced practice provider, functional neurosurgeon, Movement Disorders nurse, DBS nurse navigator, social work, nutrition, and genetic counseling.
- Huntington’s Disease Center of Excellence with a monthly multidisciplinary clinic.
- Parkinson’s disease and tremor clinic with rehabilitation, social work, nutrition, and genetics support.
- Partnerships with Geriatric Psychiatry, Geriatrics, Behavioral Neurology, and counseling services.
- Advanced therapy evaluation and care, including DBS and functional neurosurgery.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, Huntington’s disease, ataxia, chorea, tic disorders, atypical parkinsonism, gait disorders, functional movement disorders, and related conditions.
- Perform neurologic examinations, interpret diagnostic studies, manage medications, and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Perform procedures within training and privileges, including botulinum toxin injections.
- Coordinate advanced therapies with neurosurgery and related specialty teams.
- Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, case conferences, care coordination, and quality improvement.
- Educate neurology residents, medical students, and other learners, with potential future participation in a Movement Disorders fellowship.
Department and Academic Environment
The Neurology Department includes general and specialty neurologists, a Level 4 Epilepsy Center, and Neuromuscular Neurology, Headache, and Behavioral Neurology programs. It sponsors a Neurology Residency Program and offers opportunities to teach residents and help shape future Movement Disorders fellowship training.
Community Engagement and Program Growth
- Annual Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease patient symposium.
- Participation in Parkinson’s community events, including the annual walk.
- Opportunities in clinical pathways, outcomes-based care, research, quality improvement, and regional program growth.
Candidate Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Board certified or board eligible in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
- Movement Disorders fellowship training.
- Eligibility for unrestricted Florida medical licensure.
- Expertise and enthusiasm for movement disorders care.
- Strong communication, professionalism, and commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centered care.
- Collaborative interest in education, outreach, quality improvement, and program development.
Why AdventHealth
Join a collegial, established program with the clinical breadth, multidisciplinary resources, and academic environment to support excellent patient care and professional growth.
