Assistant Professor - Aging and Alzheimer's Disease (CCI )

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking an Assistant Professor in Neurology to provide patient care, teach trainees, and engage in research. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in medicine, board certification in Neurology, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence in patient care & teaching.
• Interest and expertise in research/scholarship/discovery.

Responsibilities

• Provides services in furtherance of the University's missions.
• Teaches trainees and support staff in their area of expertise.
• May maintain a program of scholarly research activity.

Skills

Patient Care

Teaching

Research

Education

Doctorate in Medicine

Job description

Department Overview

This position reports to (supervisor): Chair, Dept of Neurology and Head, Division of Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease

The Oregon Layton Aging & Alzheimer’s Disease Center (OADC) closely integrates its clinical mission with its designation as an NIA-funded Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The Memory Assessment and Aging & Alzheimer’s clinics are conducted at the OHSU CHH1 clinic, staffed by specialty-trained cognitive or geriatric neurologists, a geriatric psychiatrist, a geriatric nurse practitioner, two nurse specialists, a social worker, and two neuropsychologists. Geriatric neurology and psychiatry fellows are also typically a part of the overall clinical team. This highly experienced specialty team is widely sought in our region for consultation (about 40% of cases come from outside the Portland metropolitan area) for patients with adult onset cognitive disorders (e.g., TBI, “chemo-brain”, genetic disorders) and the dementias. Many families are seeking advice for advanced management or clinical trial participation. Because of the tremendous and growing demand for assessment and consultation services, appointments are by referral from neurologists and related specialists. All new patients seen at the OADC clinics are presented at a weekly team meeting where a case review is conducted and standardized diagnoses are assigned; this is part of the OADC research center process.

Function/Duties of Position

The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the University's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service. Appointee shall have a demonstrated competence in patient care and teaching/mentorship. The most desired candidate will also have interest/experience in research/scholarship/discovery and/or administrative leadership.

Teaches trainees and support staff in their area of professional expertise. Teaching is done through assigned lectures to be given during the course of the year and through teaching in the course of performing their own job by modeling best practices, mentoring trainees, guiding learning through delegating graduated and focused levels of responsibility. Assistant Professors have a demonstrated competence in teaching and are knowledgeable about relevant guidelines from all applicable regulating bodies. (E.g. ACGME competencies for clinical faculty).

Provides an outstanding level of professional performance (e.g. quality of clinical care for clinical faculty). Professional performance is to be delivered in a manner that is compliant with the regulations and guidelines of all relevant regulating bodies. Treats all patients, research subjects, trainees and co-workers with dignity and respect.

May maintain a program of scholarly research activity directed toward improved understanding of the causes, detection, and treatment of diseases. May develop and direct scholarly research activities focused toward improving the educational foundation within Neurology. May engage in public service through consultative activities with OHSU and non-University groups as approved by the Chair. May also participate in additional departmental or hospital administration as approved by the Chair.

Required Qualifications

Position Conditions/Qualifications:

• Doctorate in medicine & residency training in Neurology.
• Demonstrated competence in patient care & teaching.
• Current unlimited Oregon MD/DO (or equivalent) license prior to start.
• Registered with Federal Drug Administration and be authorized to prescribe medications.
• Board certification or eligibility for board certification in Neurology is required.
• Ideal candidates will have interest and expertise in research/scholarship/discovery.

Compliance:

• Code of conduct
• Respect in the workplace
• Applicable law, policies, procedures, positions certifying agencies and agreements related to position, department, or OHSU as a whole
• All duties and responsibilities of the Neurology provider conform to the credentialing process, OHSU Hospital Medical Staff and University Medical Group (UMG) guidelines.
• This position requires undivided effort at the specified FTE level.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [e-mail].