Assistant Professor - Academic Movement Disorders Physician - AC Track

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Professor in Neurology specializing in Parkinson’s disease and related disorders. Responsibilities include teaching medical students and residents, managing out-patient care, and participating in clinical trials. Applicants must hold an M.D. and be board certified or eligible in Neurology.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an M.D. or equivalent degree.
• Must be board certified or eligible in Neurology.
• Expertise with botulinum toxin injection encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Out-patient consultations and ongoing care of patients.
• Supervision of residents' clinic and some inpatient care.

Skills

Expertise in Parkinson’s disease

Clinical care experience

Teaching skills

Supervision of residents

Participation in clinical trials

Education

M.D. or equivalent degree

Board certification in Neurology

Completion of fellowship in movement disorders

Job description

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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

• Teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, and formal lecture opportunities within the department.

Clinical Responsibilities

• 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, with possible coverage of satellite clinics in suburban locations.

Research and Clinical Trials

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.