Assistant Professor of Clinical - Neurology, Stroke

University of Miami - UHealth; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami - UHealth invites applications for a non-tenure earning Assistant Professor on the clinical educator track in the Cerebrovascular Division, Department of Neurology. The incumbent will participate in outpatient and inpatient care across UHealth and Jackson Health System, and will lead teaching, research, and mentorship activities.

Eligible candidates will have an MD with Cerebrovascular Fellowship and neurology board certification strongly recommended.

Qualifications

• MD degree from an accredited University (or foreign equivalent).
• Cerebrovascular Fellowship is required and board certification in Neurology is strongly recommended.
• Eligible for Florida Medical License.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in outpatient settings in the UHealth and Jackson Health System.
• Care for patients in inpatient settings at Jackson Health System.
• Train and mentor physicians and staff.
• Prepare and present at teaching conferences.
• Develop a research program in Cerebrovascular Diseases.
• Obtain data for future clinical research awards.

Skills

Medical communication

Collaboration

Organization

Customer service

Education

MD degree

Cerebrovascular Fellowship

Neurology board certification (recommended)

Florida Medical License eligible

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The incumbent will be appointed at the rank of non-tenure earning Assistant Professor on the clinical educator track in the Cerebrovascular Division, Department of Neurology at the University of Miami School of Medicine.

He/she will have a strong clinical and research background in Cerebrovascular Diseases.

The incumbent will be involved in the clinical care of patients at the UHealth clinics, University of Miami Hospital, and Jackson Memorial Hospital. He/she will provide 24 weeks of inpatient service at Jackson South Medical Center, Jackson West Medical Center, and Jackson Memorial Hospital, and UHealth Tower if needed.

The incumbent will also participate in the research projects as well as educational and mentorship activities of the Cerebrovascular Division and the Department of Neurology.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Care for patients in the UHealth and Jackson Health System outpatient settings
• Care for patients in the Jackson Health System inpatient settings
• Train/mentor physicians, staff
• Preparation and presentation at teaching conferences
• Develop a research program in Cerebrovascular Diseases
• Obtain data and results that can be used to submit an application for future clinical research awards

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and experience:

• Requires an MD degree from a recognized accredited University (or foreign equivalent). Cerebrovascular Fellowship is also required and board certification in Neurology is strongly recommended.
• Eligible for Florida Medical License.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Good communications skills (face to face, over the phone and in writing)
• Excellent customer service skills Ability to work collaboratively with other employees.
• Good organizational skills.

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Work conditions: work is performed in an indoor office environment. Subject to frequent interruptions.

2. Physical Activity Requirements:

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or by telephone.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate keyboard and other office equipment.
• Reaching to retrieve and maintain files.
• Bending, pushing, moving and lifting files, documents, and objects weighing up to approximately 15-20 pounds.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.