Assistant Professor - Academic Movement Disorders Physician - AC Track

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Pennsylvania seeks an Assistant Professor specializing in Movement Disorders. The role involves teaching medical students, and outpatient care for patients with conditions like Parkinson’s disease. Candidates must hold an MD and be board certified or eligible in Neurology. Fellowship training is preferred. This position supports collaborative research efforts and includes clinical responsibilities primarily at Pennsylvania Hospital.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Neurology required.
• Strong knowledge of botulinum toxin injection and neurostimulation management.
• Completion of fellowship in Movement Disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Outpatient consultations and ongoing patient care in Movement Disorders.
• Participate in clinical trials as a site investigator.

Skills

Expertise in Parkinson’s disease

Knowledge of botulinum toxin injection

Neurostimulation management

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Fellowship training in Movement Disorders (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Professor - Academic Movement Disorders Physician - AC Track

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Oct 14, 2025
Deadline: Oct 14, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

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.

Qualifications

Board certification or eligibility in Neurology.
MD or equivalent degree.
Expertise in Parkinson’s disease, related disorders and other movement disorders.
Strong knowledge of botulinum toxin injection and neurostimulation management.
Fellowship training in Movement Disorders preferred.

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