Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist (SOM F68670), Neurology

University of New Mexico Hospitals (UNMH); Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Hospitals is seeking a full-time neurologist to join their Department of Neurology, focusing on movement disorders. This role encompasses patient care, medical education for students and residents, and participation in clinical research. Candidates with a commitment to diversity and independent research programs are preferred.

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neurology required.
• Completed an accredited Movement Disorders Fellowship essential.
• Experience in diverse environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care for movement disorders in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Teach medical students and housestaff; organize conferences.
• Engage in clinical research and clinical trials.

Skills

Diversity Enhancement

Clinical Patient Care

Teaching Experience

Clinical Research

Education

BC/BE in Neurology

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

2. Teaching
Faculty 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. Research
The Division of General Neurology 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. Service
Faculty 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 a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Independently funded research program