Director, Neuromuscular Medicine

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 324,000 - 510,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Director of Neuromuscular Medicine with an inflammatory neuropathy focus to lead our Neuromuscular Division faculty. The director will collaborate with the Department Chair on strategy and operational functions of the program and its basic laboratory.

The role includes guiding quality of research, clinical practice, teaching, policy and procedure development and performance improvement across the neuromuscular program.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Neurology and Neuromuscular Medicine or Neurophysiology.
• Unrestricted California physician license.
• Eligible for recommendation to academic rank in Cedars-Sinai/DSOM.
• Published peer-reviewed articles.

Responsibilities

• Lead Neuromuscular Division faculty and clinical programs.
• Set strategy and oversee program and laboratory operations.
• Ensure quality in research, teaching, clinical care, policy and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Research

Administration

Education

Medical Degree from an accredited medical school

Board Certification in Neurology and Neuromuscular Medicine or Neurophysiology

Unrestricted California license as a physician

Eligible for academic rank at Cedars-Sinai/David Geffen School of Medicine

Publications in peer-reviewed articles

Job description

Join us at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center as Director, Neuromuscular Medicine!

Ranked #9 best hospital in Neurology & Neurosurgery in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has one of the largest ALS programs in the country alongside multidisciplinary clinics, CIRM funding, and novel stem cell projects. Now, we’re looking for you to join us!

We are currently conducting a national search for a Director of Neuromuscular Medicine, ideally with an inflammatory neuropathy focus, who will lead our Neuromuscular Division faculty. The new director will workin collaboration with the Department Chair on the strategy and operational functions of the program and its basic laboratory. The director will be accountable for the quality of research, clinical practice, teaching, policy and procedure development and performance improvement in the neuromuscular program.

The neuromuscular team currently includes three full time faculty and has a combined ACGME accredited neuromuscular fellowship program with UCLA and an accredited neurophysiology fellowship with includes EMG, EEG and IOM. Cedars-Sinai has one of the largest ALS programs in the country and our commitment to leading-edge care has earned Cedars-Sinai recognition as a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence from the ALS Association and a designated Muscular Dystrophy Association ALS Care Center.

Faculty at Cedars-Sinai have a unique research funding opportunity with the California Stem Cell Agency (CIRM) and Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute. There are several novel stem cell projects under way in neurology and across Cedar-Sinai Medical Center.

Neurosciences at Cedars-Sinai is #1 in Los Angeles County for number of inpatient neurosciences discharges. The program offers world-class care for over 150 complex neurological disorders, and known for state-of-the-art research, clinical outcomes and personalized attention given to each patient.

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest and fastest-growing nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100physicians,2,800nurses,andthousandsofotherhealthcareprofessionalsandstaff.Clinicalprogramsrangefromprimary care for preventing, diagnosing, and treating common conditions to specialized treatments for rare, complex, and advanced illnesses.Inaddition,Cedars-SinaiservesthecommunitythroughitsMedicalNetworkandthehighlyratedCedars-SinaiMedical Group and Cedars-Sinai Health Associates, which include Tower Hematology-Oncology, The Angeles Clinics and Research Institute,TheCedars-SinaiValleyOncologyMedicalGroup,andtheMarinaDelReyHospital.

Our compensation philosophy:

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees.The total pay range shown takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. We also offer a comprehensive faculty benefits package.

Pay Range: $324,247 - $510,026 Total Cash Compensation

Qualifications

• Medical Degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Certification in Neurology, and Neuromuscular Medicine or Neurophysiology
• Unrestricted California license as a physician
• Eligible for recommendation to the appropriate academic rank in the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Professoriate and the David Geffen School of Medicine (if applicable).
• A published author of peer reviewed articles, with ability to serve as principal or co-investigator
• A track record of excellence in teaching, patient care, research (clinical or basic) and administration

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

Job Info

• Job Identification IN99594
• Legal Employer Cedars-Sinai Medical Center