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

Latino Medical Student Association; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Neurology seeks a full-time faculty member specializing in Movement Disorders to provide patient care, engage in education for medical students and residents, and participate in clinical research. Candidates should have BC/BE in Neurology and complete a fellowship, with a commitment to diversity and professionalism.

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Neurology required.
• Completed Movement Disorders Fellowship.
• Experience fostering respect in diverse environments expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings focusing on movement disorders.
• Teach medical students and housestaff; develop conferences on movement disorders.
• Participate in and lead clinical research projects.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Clinical Care

Research

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.