Academic Neurologist/Neuromuscular Medicine

American Association for Emergency Psychiatry (AAEP); Texas; On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Neurology at The University of Texas at Austin is hiring two full-time academic neurologists specializing in neuromuscular medicine. Candidates must be board-certified or eligible, possess excellent clinical skills, and have a passion for education, contributing to a collaborative and innovative medical environment.

Qualifications

• Board certification or board eligibility required.
• Fellowship in neuromuscular medicine essential.
• Must have unrestricted Texas medical license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical content expert on adult neuromuscular disorders.
• Participate in the development of a comprehensive neuromuscular disorders program.
• Train and mentor medical students and residents.

Skills

Clinical teaching skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Fellowship training in neuromuscular medicine

Assistant or Associate or Professor rank eligibility

Job description

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation’s leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health.Announced in August 2023with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals – A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson – plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the health learning system.

About the Department of Neurology

TheDepartment of Neurologyis comprised of faculty representing a wide range of specialties in adult and pediatric neurology with a focus on delivering outstanding care to the community. The neurology faculty are also members of theMulva Clinic for the Neurosciences, a unique institute consisting of faculty in the Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry conducting world class translational and clinical neuroscience research across The University of Texas at Austin.

The Department’s mission is to transform the health and lives of the diverse communities we serve. To accomplish this our priorities are to:

• Deliver exceptional multidisciplinary neurological care for children and adults
• Provide comprehensive education for students, clinicians, patients, and the community
• Conduct and disseminate world-class neuroscience research focused on therapies

About theAcademic Neurologist/Neuromuscular Medicine Position

The Department of Neurology at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School is recruiting two full-time academic neurologists to develop a comprehensive program in neuromuscular medicine. The candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in neurology and have completed a fellowship with a focus on neuromuscular medicine.

The ideal candidate will have requisite skills in diagnosing and treating patients with neuromuscular disorders. We seek individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.The individual should have interest in developing an ambitious neuromuscular practice at UT Health Austin, the clinical practice of Dell Medical School, with intention to become a local and regional referral center with a national impact. Opportunities abound for collaborative research within Dell Med and departments throughout The University of Texas at Austin.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a clinical content expert on adult neuromuscular disorders for Dell Medical School
• Participate in strategic planning and other efforts directly tied to the development and growth of a new comprehensive neuromuscular disorders program as well as a new Dell Med based general diagnostic neurology clinics
• Develop partnerships with referring physicians, hospitals, and ancillary providers in Austin and Central Texas
• Assist in the creation of a data and evaluation infrastructure for regularly assessing the clinical quality and cost outcomes for patients
• Participate in the development and implementation of Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education curricula related to evaluation and management of common general neurology issues with a focus on neuromuscular disorders
• Train and mentor medical students and residents on new models of care and clinical practice
• Develop and foster an atmosphere of scientific and academic inquiry in conjunction with trainees and researchers within the multidisciplinary team
• Collaborate with other schools at The University of Texas at Austin on multidisciplinary, value-based care models
• Actively participate in the academic department by all required departmental policies

Live in Austin a Vibrant, Lively, University City

Known for its excellent schools, lively music scene, superb cuisine, and international festivals such as South by Southwest. The city typically ranks among the country’s best places to live. Nearby lakes and rivers as well as the beautiful adjacent Texas Hill Country provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities.

Why Join Our Team

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current Board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (or board eligible if within two years of residency)
• Fellowship training with a concentration on neuromuscular medicine
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas (or the ability to obtain prior to appointment)
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic environment
• Outstanding clinical teaching skills
• Innovative self-starter with a commitment to excellence
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Eligible for appointment as an Assistant or Associate or Professor rank in the Department of Neurology, Dell Medical School, at UT Austin

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the required application form and submit their most up to date resume online.

Application Process

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