Functional Neurosurgeon (F74560) | School of Medicine, Neurosurgery

Redcliffe Physiotherapy; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Missouri seeks a full-time functional surgeon to join its Neurosurgery Department. Responsibilities include clinical care in diverse settings, teaching future medical professionals, and engaging in significant research initiatives. Candidates must possess a BC/BE in Neurosurgery and relevant fellowship training, with a commitment to fostering diversity and academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Required: BC/BE in Neurosurgery, Fellowship in functional neurosurgery.
• Experience in a clinical setting is essential.
• Commitment to diversity in education and staff is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Conduct research in an academic environment.

Skills

Clinical care

Teaching

Research

Service

Education

BC/BE in Neurosurgery

Fellowship training in functional neurosurgery

Valid medical license in Virginia

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