Assistant Professor - Neuromuscular Disease (CCI)

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a qualified Neurologist to join their Neuromuscular and ALS program. The role involves teaching, patient care, and research, focusing on neuromuscular disorders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in patient care and a commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence in patient care and teaching.
• Current unlimited Oregon MD/DO license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in teaching, research, patient care, and public service.
• Engage in scholarly research activities and public service.

Skills

Patient Care

Teaching

Research

Education

Doctorate in Medicine

Job description

Department Overview

This position reports to (supervisor): Chair, Dept of Neurology and Head, Section of Neuromuscular Disease

Our Neuromuscular and Amyotrphic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) program covers all aspects of neuromuscular disorders. These include ALS, peripheral neuropathies, myopathies and muscular dystrophies, and myasthenia gravis among others. Strength of the program includes a diverse faculty with sub-specialization in different areas of neuromuscular disorders, expertise in rare and complicated diseases, clinical trials covering all aspects of neuromuscular disorders, strong pathology, nerve conduction studies, electromyography, autonomic reflex screening, nerve and muscle biopsies as well as a large referral base. In addition, we provide multidisciplinary clinic for ALS, Muscular Dystrophy, Charcot Marie Tooth disease, myositis and amyloid related disorders. Weakness includes the small number of faculty that cannot accommodate all of the referrals and the need for neuromuscular consults for inpatient setting.

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].