Academic Spine Neurosurgeon with Teaching and Research - Neuroscience Center (Indianapolis)

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Indianapolis is seeking a Spine Neurosurgeon to join their academic team. This position offers a multidisciplinary approach to spine care, focusing on complex spinal surgeries, teaching opportunities, and clinical research support. Ideal candidates will have expertise in minimally invasive techniques and a collaborative spirit to enhance patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

CME allowance

Relocation assistance

Occurrence-based malpractice insurance

Qualifications

• Requires neurosurgery residency in an ACGME-accredited program.
• Preference for fellowship in spinal surgery.
• ABNS board eligibility or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex surgeries including instrumented fusion and motion preservation.
• Teach residents and fellows in spinal fellowship.
• Participate in clinical research and outcomes registries.

Skills

Spinal surgery expertise

Minimally invasive surgery

Robotic-assisted surgery

Education

Neurosurgery residency

Spinal surgery fellowship (desired)

ABNS BE/BC certification

Job description

Indiana UniversityHealth Physicians, in collaboration with Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking a Spine Neurosurgeon to join our academic division in Indianapolis, Indiana. This faculty position requires expertise in all aspects of spinal surgery with peripheral nerve interest and care (including complex instrumented fusion and motion-preservation techniques); preference given to experience in minimally invasive and lateral approaches to the spine, robotic-assisted surgery, and/or adult/pediatric deformity.

Position Details:

• Interdisciplinary approachto care with APPs, therapists, triage nurses, etc. and multidisciplinary care with pain management specialists, physiatry, orthopaedic spine surgery
• Clinic access points utilized as neededin suburbanfacilities to support the practice (within a 25-mile radius)
• Research interestssupported with start-up funding for appropriate candidate
• Participation in outcomes registries; opportunities and resources for outcomes research
• Call rotation with adult Neurosurgeons (generally 4-5 days per month)
• Outpatient clinic coverage at Goodman Hall, IU Health Methodist Hospital and the Indianapolis VA Hospital
• Teachingresidents and fellows in CAST-approved enfolded spinal fellowship, at the IU Health Neuroscience Center/IU Health Methodist Hospital and affiliated institutions
• Support the IU Neuroscience Institute, including Center for Spinal Disorders
• Ample opportunities for clinical care delivery innovation, education, and research (particularly outcomes research for spinal care)
• Leadership opportunitiesfor qualified/interested individuals for various roles in education and quality, and in NSI Center development
• Medical editing, medical illustration, communications support, directed mentoring along with high collaboration amongst departments/area institutions

Requirements:

• Neurosurgery residency in an ACGME-accredited program
• Enfolded or post-graduate spinal surgery fellowship desiredbut not required depending upon experience/qualifications
• ABNS BE/BC

Benefit Highlights:

• Academic opportunities include an open rankfaculty appointment
• Comprehensive benefits package includes group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, vacation, CME allowance, relocation assistance and occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage

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