Academic Neurology Specialist - Faculty

USA Health Systems; Alabama; On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health Systems is seeking a Neuromuscular Neurologist, Movement Disorder Neurologist, or Neuroimmunology Neurologist at the Assistant, Associate Professor or Professor rank. The position involves patient care at USA Health University Hospital, teaching medical students and residents, and working with interdisciplinary teams on neurologic diseases. The role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for academic growth in a diverse department located in Alabama's Gulf Coast region.

Qualifications

• A curriculum vitae is required to apply.
• A cover letter is optional.

Responsibilities

• Patient care at USA Health University Hospital.
• Teach medical students and residents.
• Interact with an interdisciplinary team dealing with neurologic diseases.

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

The Department of Neurology at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine is seeking a Neuromuscular Neurologist, Movement Disorder Neurologist or Neuroimmunology Neurologist at the Assistant, Associate Professor or Professor rank. Duties include patient care at USA Health University Hospital, the primary referral center for the region, and teaching medical students and residents. A successful candidate will interact with an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals, dealing with a broad range of neurologic disease. Call is anticipated to be no more than one in six taken in one‑week block with in‑house resident coverage; this call includes stroke coverage. Level of appointment is open and will be commensurate with training, experience, and academic productivity. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a congenial, diverse, expanding department that is committed to providing its faculty with the opportunity to achieve academic and professional growth while enjoying the climate, affordability, and high quality of life of the central Gulf Coast.

In addition to advanced and innovative patient care at University Hospitals and clinics, USA's medical education programs provide first‑class training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists. The USA Health System delivers excellence in care while improving the quality of life for residents across the Gulf Coast.

For more information, please contact: Dean Naritoku, MD Professor and Chair USA Department of Neurology Email: [e-mail]

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.