Functional Neurosurgeon (F74560) | School of Medicine, Neurosurgery

Latino Medical Student Association; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution is seeking a full-time faculty member in the Department of Neurosurgery. This role focuses on providing top-tier patient care, educating medical students and residents, and engaging in innovative research. Ideal candidates should have BC/BE in Neurosurgery and fellowship training in functional neurosurgery. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the medical community.

Qualifications

• Must hold/obtain a valid license to practice medicine in Virginia.
• Demonstrated experience in a diverse faculty and staff environment.
• Experience in clinical settings with patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Engage in teaching medical students and residents.
• Conduct research/clinical trials in an academic setting.

Skills

Diversity Commitment

Clinical Setting Experience

Competency in General/Adult Neurosurgery

Education

BC/BE in Neurosurgery

Fellowship Training in Functional Neurosurgery

Job description

Mission or Goal of Unit

As clinicians, educators, and investigators in the evolving field of Neurosurgery, our mission is to improve the health of all people by excelling in patient care, education, and research.

Chief Purpose of this position

This position is an open rank full-time faculty position as a functional surgeon in the Department of Neurosurgery. The faculty member will provide patient care, engage in medical student and neurosurgery resident and fellow education, and coordinate and mange patients within the DBS and epilepsy programs.

Position Responsibilities

ClinicalPrimary clinical responsibilities include care of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Candidates with appropriate training and experience may be asked to provide adult/general neurosurgical services.TeachingThe faculty member will be expected to teach medical students, neurosurgery residents (and those from other Departments), and fellows.ResearchThe faculty member will be expected to conduct research and/or clinical trials in an academic setting with other PIs, learners, and students.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 Neurosurgery
• Fellowship training in functional neurosurgery
• Experience in a clinical setting
• Must hold/obtain a valid license to practice medicine in the state of Virginia
• 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

• Competency in general/adult Neurosurgery

ORP Eligible: Yes