Academic Neurointensivist UT Houston

Neurocritical Care; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston invites applications for an academic neurointensivist position within the Neurocritical Care division. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, teaching, and scholarly activity in a high-volume setting in Texas.

Candidates should be neurology-trained with strong clinical skills and a track record or interest in research, including translational projects and clinical trials.

Qualifications

• Neurology trained neurointensivist with strong clinical skills.
• Experience in academic medicine and research is desirable.
• Active involvement in clinical trials or translational research is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level neurocritical care to critically ill patients.
• Lead and participate in academic activities, teaching, and mentorship.
• Engage in research initiatives and collaboration with NIH or other grants.

Skills

Neurocritical care

Education

Neurology training

Job description

Company: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor

Expertise: Neurocritical care

Region: Texas

Salary Range: Competitive

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Contact Phone: [phone]

UTHealth Houston, in collaboration with Memorial Hermann Hospital is recruiting an academic neurointensivist to join our Neurocritical care division at UT Houston. Our neurocritical care team members provide high acuity care for patients with life-threatening neurological conditions. In addition to our high-volume Comprehensive Stroke and Cerebrovascular Programs, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the highest volume trauma centers in the country. Our neurocritical care division staffs 89 neurocritical care beds across the city of Houston with a team of ~ 40 APPs, 8neurocritical care fellows and residents from neurology, neurosurgery and emergency medicine.

The Division of Neurocritical care is comprised of 15 faculty members. We are looking to recruit an academic neurointensivist with strong clinical skills. In addition to an active clinical environment, there are ample opportunities for academic growth.

We have an active research program with broad expertise in clinical research (active clinical trials), bioinformatics, translational studies (TBI, SAH, Ischemic stroke models) and biomarker discovery. The neurocritical care division has significant infrastructure to conduct both clinical and translational research including a research project manager, biostatistician, research coordinator, research assistants and post-doctoral research fellows. We are funded through grants from the NIH, DOD, AHA, NSF and private foundations. Additionally, we have strong scientific collaborations within the medical school. UT Houston is a CTSA site and has ample opportunities for institutional grants for young investigators. A significant research package for appropriate applicants is possible.

The candidate must be a neurology trained neurointensivist with strong clinical skills and looking to pursue a career as an academic neurointensivist.