Assistant Professor - Academic Movement Disorders Physician - AC Track

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure academic clinician track, focused on movement disorders. The role includes outpatient care, botulinum toxin injections, and neurostimulator management at Pennsylvania Hospital with some satellite coverage.

Strong candidates will hold an MD, be board certified or eligible in Neurology, and have fellowship training in Movement Disorders preferred.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• Board certified or eligible in Neurology.
• Fellowship in Movement Disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient consultations and ongoing care for patients with movement disorders.
• Perform botulinum toxin injections and manage neurostimulators as applicable.
• Supervise residents in clinic and contribute to inpatient care as needed (~1–2 weeks/year).
• Engage in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows; participate in site trials when available.

Skills

Movement disorders

Teaching

Clinical care

Research collaboration

Education

MD or equivalent

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Neurology

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Oct 14, 2025

Deadline

Oct 14, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Parkinson’s disease, related disorders and other movement disorders. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. The successful candidate must be board certified or eligible in Neurology. Teaching responsibilities may include the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as formal lecture opportunities within the department. Clinical responsibilities may include out-patient consultations and ongoing care of patients with Movement Disorders. Expertise with botulinum toxin injection and management of neurostimulators is strongly encouraged. Supervision of residents clinic and a minor component of inpatient care of general neurology patients (approximately 1-2 weeks per year) may be required. Clinical care will be primarily at Pennsylvania Hospital, but some coverage of satellite clinics in suburban locations may be available. Participation as a site investigator in clinical trials is encouraged. Collaboration on research publications is encouraged but not required. Completion of fellowship in Movement Disorders preferred.