Movement Disorders Neurologist — Academic Leader in Austin

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School is recruiting a full-time academic neurologist to establish a comprehensive movement disorders program. The candidate must be board-certified or board-eligible in neurology and completed a fellowship in movement disorders.

Ideal candidates will have experience in cognitive and non-motor aspects of movement disorders, with a strong commitment to education, research, and building a regional referral center with national impact.

Qualifications

• Board certification in neurology or eligibility within two years of residency.
• Fellowship training with a concentration on movement disorders.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas (or ability to obtain prior to appointment).
• Excellent clinical teaching skills and experience in an academic setting.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic environment.
• Innovative self-starter with a commitment to excellence.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical content expert on adult movement disorders for Dell Medical School.
• Participate in strategic planning and efforts to develop a new comprehensive movement disorders program and clinic.
• Develop partnerships with referring physicians, hospitals, and ancillary providers in Austin and Central Texas.
• Assist in creating a data and evaluation infrastructure for regularly assessing clinical quality and cost outcomes.
• Develop and implement undergraduate and graduate medical education curricula related to evaluation and management of movement disorders.
• Train and mentor medical students and residents on new models of care and clinical practice.
• Foster an atmosphere of scientific and academic inquiry with trainees and researchers within the multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with other UT Austin schools on multidisciplinary, value-based care models.
• Actively participate in the academic department by all required departmental policies.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Strategic planning

Education & teaching

Research collaboration

Program development

Mentorship

Education

Board certification in Neurology

Fellowship in Movement Disorders

Texas medical license

Academic appointment eligibility

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School is recruiting a full-time academic neurologist to establish a comprehensive movement disorders program. The candidate must be board-certified or board-eligible in neurology and completed a fellowship in movement disorders.

Ideal candidates will have experience in cognitive and non-motor aspects of movement disorders, with a strong commitment to education, research, and building a regional referral center with national impact.