Assistant /Associate Professor Movement Disorder

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 190,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits (employee and dep

Job summary

Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor in Movement Disorders within RWJ-Neurology to lead outpatient care and participate in clinical trials. The role focuses on advanced management of movement disorders, including botulinum therapy and consideration of deep brain stimulation, with teaching responsibilities across students and residents.

Board certification in neurology, fellowship in movement disorders, NJ license eligibility, and active involvement in

Qualifications

• MD degree from an accredited program; board certified or eligible in neurology.
• Fellowship in movement disorders or related clinical neurosciences.
• Eligible for New Jersey medical license.

Responsibilities

• Care for outpatients with movement disorders under RWJMS structure.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows; participate in seminars and clinical rounds.
• Coordinate care with neurosurgery, psychiatry, and other disciplines.
• Participate in clinical trials and scholarly activities.
• Maintain board certification and engage in ongoing education.

Skills

Neurology

Education

MD

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant /Associate Professor Movement Disorder Department RWJ - Neurology Salary Details A minimum of $211,320 Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Function

Participate in clinical care of patients with neurological disorders under the administrative structure of the Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Group according to a schedule determined by the Chair. The principal activity will be care of outpatients with movement disorders.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Be Board-certified or -eligible in neurology; have completed a fellowship in movement disorders: and be eligible for a New Jersey license.
• Maintain a practice in the full range of adult movement disorders neurology. To maintain a full schedule while building a referral network, the faculty member may be required to see some patients with neurological conditions other than movement disorders.
• Have skills in botulinum treatment for movement disorders and include such patients in the practice.
• Have skills in evaluation and medical management of patients who are candidates for deep brain stimulation and ablative surgery for movement disorders, and in their postoperative management and stimulator programming. Must coordinate care with neurosurgery, psychiatry and other disciplines as needed.
• Perform night call and weekend inpatient coverage at Barnabas-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in equal proportion with the other faculty in rotation.
• 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, movement disorder 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 pre-clinical setting. It may also include supervising a weekly resident Continuity Clinic.
• Participate as site principal investigator or sub-investigator in clinical trials sponsored by industry and other sources.
• Perform and publish other research to the extent consistent with the track of the appointment (Professional Practice, Clinical Educator or Clinical Scholar).
• 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.
• 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 multiple areas relating to movement disorders, including deep brain stimulation, in coordination with the Department of Neurosurgery.
• Participate in the administrative tasks of the department and medical school. 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.
• Maintain knowledge through continuing education and by maintaining Board certification in neurology and any relevant subspecialty certification.

Qualifications

MD Candidates must be graduates of an ACGME-accredited neurology residency, be board certified or eligible in neurology; have completed a fellowship in movement disorder or related clinical neurosciences, and be eligible for a New Jersey License. Rank and track will be consistent with qualifications.

Posting Details

Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application