Neurointensivist - Open Rank

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; In loco; USD 290.000 - 360.000; Tempo pieno

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UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine seeks a board certified/board eligible Neurointensivist to join the Neurocritical Care team in the NSICU at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. The appointment is open rank and may be fixed-term or tenure-track based on qualifications, with potential for growth as the unit expands.

The NSICU currently has 22 beds with 24/7 coverage by neurointensivists and advanced practice providers, and plans to expand to 33 beds.

Competenze

• MD or DO degree and board certification/eligibility in Neurology.
• ABMS/ABPN board certified or eligible in neurocritical care.
• Neurocritical Care fellowship required and North Carolina medical license eligibility.

Mansioni

• Provide attending services for NSICU and ICU neurology consults.
• Flexible appointment type: fixed-term or tenure-track; open rank based on qualifications.
• Contribute to patient care, teaching, and collaborative research within a major academic medical center.

Formazione

MD or DO degree

ABMS board certification/eligibility in Neurology

Neurocritical Care fellowship

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.

UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine is seeking a board certified/board eligible (BC/BE) Neurointensivist to join our growing group. The successful candidate will join our team of 7 neurointensivists providing neurocritical care services in our state-of-the-art Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit ( NSICU ) at the University of North Carolina Medical Center in Chapel Hill. The appointment is for either a fixed-term or tenure-track faculty appointment. This recruitment is open rank and dependent upon qualification/experience of the candidate.
The Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit ( NSICU ) at UNC Medical Center is currently a 22-bed unit staffed full-time by neurointensivists; acute care advanced practice providers providing 24/7 coverage; and trainees rotating from neurology, neurosurgery, pulmonary/critical care, and emergency medicine. The unit will expand to likely 33 beds in the near future. We have an ACGME -accredited fellowship training program in Neurocritical Care. In addition to having primary clinical responsibility in the NSICU , the faculty recruit will also provide attending services for a subset of intermediate care neurology inpatients and ICU neurology consults.
UNC Medical Center is a tertiary referral center for the state of North Carolina, a Joint Commission certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Level I trauma center. The UNC School of Medicine is a US News and World Report 2023 top 30 medical school and, in collaboration with Duke University School of Medicine, is a NINDS (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) StrokeNet Regional Coordinating Center with a robust Neurology Clinical Trials Unit. We offer a rich academic environment with extensive opportunities for collaborative research within the institution. Chapel Hill is one of the three ‘points’ of the Research Triangle, along with Raleigh and Durham; it receives accolades for being a top location to live and work. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School System is excellent and boasts high national rankings.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

The qualified candidate will have an M.D. or D.O. degree and will be board certified/board eligible through the American Board of Medical Specialties ( ABMS ) of Neurology. Additional training in a neurocritical care fellowship is required. The candidate must be ABMS / ABPN (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) certified/eligible in neurocritical care and be eligible to obtain a North Carolina medical license.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

For this position, we are particularly interested in candidates who have developed research interests with extramural research funding, and/or candidates who envision a career in which their clinical responsibilities are divided between neurocritical care and other services. Examples of the latter include but are not limited to clinical neurophysiology, vascular neurology, and neurohospitalist services.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

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