Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist (M67827) - School of Medicine | Neurology

The Regional Municipality of Durham; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Neurology is looking for a full-time faculty member to focus on Movement Disorders. This position entails providing comprehensive patient care, engaging in medical education, and leading clinical research endeavors. Ideal candidates will have board certification in neurology and completion of a relevant fellowship, along with a commitment to diversity and professionalism in their practice.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in fostering respect and professionalism.
• Commitment to diversity in education and practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings focusing on movement disorders.
• Teach medical students and housestaff, organizing educational events.
• Participate and lead clinical research and trials in Movement Disorders.
• Serve on committees for departmental and university service.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Research

Teaching

Professionalism

Education

BC/BE in Neurology

Completed an accredited Movement Disorders Fellowship

Job description

Mission or Goal of Unit: The mission of the Department of Neurology is to provide state of the art comprehensive patient centered neurological care for adults and children, perform translational and clinical research to further understanding of disease mechanisms and develop new treatments, and train the next generation of neurologists and clinical neuroscientists. The Department of Neurology is committed to enhancing diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. Department faculty have a responsibility to provide service to their profession and our community.

Chief Purpose of this position: The Department of Neurology is seeking a full-time member to join our expanding clinical and research enterprises in the Division of Movement Disorders. This position will provide patient care, engage in medical student and neurology resident and fellow education, and participate in clinical research.

Position Responsibilities:

1. ClinicalPrimary clinical responsibilities include care of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings with an emphasis on movement disorders.

2. TeachingFaculty member will teach medical students and housestaff. They will be expected to organize and develop a series of formal conferences for the housestaff and students emphasizing issues in movement disorders. They will attend weekly Grand Rounds and lecture upon occasion as requested.

3. ResearchThe Division of Movement Disorders is engaged in clinical and translation research projects. The faculty member will be expected to participate in, and when appropriate lead, clinical research and clinical trials.

4. ServiceFaculty member will serve on departmental, School of Medicine, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g. reviewer, conference organizer, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• BC/BE in Neurology
• Completed an accredited Movement Disorders Fellowship
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.