Job Description

Overview  

Since its founding in 2000, Rocky Mountain MS Clinic (RMMSC) has been providing the highest quality care and support for individuals with multiple sclerosis and their families.   

To provide patients with the highest level of care, every care plan is tailored at their unique needs and preferences. Our collaborative team structure includes board-certified neurologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, and researchers.   

In 2023, RMMSC partnered with Nira Medical Group, a national partnership of independent practices focused on driving the future of neurological care delivery through a patient-centric, clinician-driven model empowered by technology. Nira’s mission is to provide access to life changing treatments for those suffering from MS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and similar disorders so that they can lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. 

RMMSC is recognized by the National MS Society as a Center for Comprehensive MS Care. RMMSC is centrally located in downtown Salt Lake City, UT, and will be expanding throughout Utah over the coming months.  

Job Description

As an MS specialist, you will be responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and managing MS patients along with a group of general neurology patients.  

• Performing neurologic history and physical exam and conducting neurodiagnostic tests as necessary to diagnose complex medical problems with a focus on multiple sclerosis 

• Order and interpret neurologic tests including EEG, EMG, and neuroimaging studies (CT, MRI, and PET) 

• Prescribe and/or administer medication and treatment for neurologic disorders such as multiple sclerosis including infusion therapy 

• Monitor the side effects of treatment with knowledge of high efficacy disease modifying therapy for multiple sclerosis 

• Counsel patients and caregivers on neurologic diagnoses and disorders with a focus on multiple sclerosis 

• Interact with primary care and other medical specialists to coordinate patient care 

• Consult other specialists when necessary 

• Monitor and track the patient’s response to treatment 

• Carefully document the patient’s health care journey 

• Respond appropriately to urgent and emergent situations as presented by phone and in person at the clinic 

• Participate in neuroscience research to better serve patients 

• Participate in lifelong learning  

• Lead the neurologic care team which may include staff members and advanced practice providers 

Qualifications:

• Completed a three-year residency in a US ACGME accredited neurology program 

• Successful completion of the USMLE 

• One- or two-year neurology fellowship in multiple sclerosis 

• ABPN Board-certified neurologist (will consider Board-eligible if less than two years since residency/fellowship training completed). 

• Current medical license and eligible to obtain Utah medical license.  

• Current federal DEA license  

• Professional organization membership is preferred 

Skills 

• Outstanding listening skills 

• Compassionate counseling skills 

• Detail oriented documentation 

• Superb organizational and time management skills 

• Able to supervise other clinicians and team members 

What we offer  

We believe that great care for patients begins with happy providers. We strive to be the best place to work for neurologists.  

Our base salary starts at $305,000-$310,000 and includes a competitive benefits package of health, dental, & vision insurance, annual CME allowance, 401K, and generous vacation & holiday package.   

We know the value of work-life balance and work closely with providers to ensure a reasonable caseload.