Assistant/Associate Professor Behavioral Neurology

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University in New Jersey seeks a faculty member to participate in the clinical care of patients with Behavioral Disorders and Alzheimer’s Disease, following a schedule set by the Chair. The role includes evaluation, continuity of care, and participation in educational activities within RWJMS.

The position emphasizes involvement in teaching medical students, residents, fellows, and rotators, as well as site PI work for industry-sponsored trials and scholarly research aligned with the

Responsibilities

• Evaluates Behavioral Neurology patients.
• Monitors communication with other Behavioral Neurology providers for emergencies.
• Maintains follow-up care for Behavioral Neurology patients.
• Partakes in Neurology Grand Rounds.
• Performs night call and weekend inpatient coverage at Barnabas-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in rotation.

Job description

Posting Summary

FUNCTION : Participate in clinical care of patients with Behavioral Disorders, Alzheimer’s Disease, according to a schedule determined by the Chair.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• 1. Evaluates Behavioral Neurology patients.
• 2. Monitors communication with other Behavioral Neurology providers for patient to be seen on an emergency basis.
• 3. Maintains follow-up care for Behavioral Neurology patients.
• 4. Partaking in our Neurology Grand Rounds
• 5. Perform night call and weekend inpatient coverage at Barnabas-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in equal proportion with the other faculty in rotation.
• 6. Participate in the teaching mission of RWJMS to the extent determined in consultation with the Department Chair. This may include teaching and mentoring medical students, neurology residents, Behavioral Neurology fellows and rotators from other departments. The teaching will take place in inpatient and outpatient settings and in seminars and occasional formal lectures in the preclinical setting. It may also include supervising a weekly resident Continuity Clinic.
• 7. Participate as site principal investigator or sub-investigator in clinical trials sponsored by industry and other sources.
• 8. Perform and publish other research to the extent consistent with the track of the appointment (Professional Practice, Clinical Educator or Clinical Scholar).
• 9. Refer patients as appropriate to clinical trials and other research activity in the department and otherwise participate in the scholarly productivity and culture of the department.
• 10. Participate in community service responsibilities of the department in such areas as providing neurological care for indigent patients and teaching or advising lay community groups in the area of Behavioral Neurology.
• 11. Participate in the administrative tasks of the department of Neurology and RWJMS . This will include membership in standing or ad hoc departmental and institutional committees as determined in consultation with the Chair and according to RWJMS By-Laws; and attending departmental and institutional faculty meetings.
• 12. Maintain knowledge through continuing education and by maintaining Board certification in neurology and any relevant subspecialty certification.