Neuromuscular Medicine Neurologist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Medical School at UT Austin is recruiting two full-time academic neurologists to build a comprehensive neuromuscular medicine program. Candidates must be board-certified or eligible in neurology with fellowship training in neuromuscular medicine.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, education, and scholarly contributions within a growing academic department. Ideal candidates will lead clinical growth, collaborate with referring physicians, and develop a regional referral network.

Qualifications

• Board certification in neurology required or within two years of residency.
• Fellowship training focused on neuromuscular medicine.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas or eligibility to obtain.
• Strong teaching skills and potential for scholarly contributions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical content expert on adult neuromuscular disorders for Dell Medical School.
• Participate in strategic planning to develop a comprehensive neuromuscular program.
• Develop partnerships with referring physicians and hospitals in Central Texas.
• Assist in creating data and evaluation infrastructure for clinical quality and cost outcomes.
• Contribute to Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education curricula related to neuromuscular care.
• Train and mentor medical students and residents in new care models.
• Foster scientific and academic inquiry within the multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with UT Austin and other schools on value-based care models.

Skills

Neurology board certified

Fellowship in neuromuscular medicine

Clinical teaching

Research collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Texas medical license or eligibility

Job description

Neuromuscular Medicine Neurologist

College/School/Unit: Dell Medical School

Department: Department of Neurology

Posted: Mar 14, 2025

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation'sleading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursuesinnovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence inhealthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary andinter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in theUT System and the first medical school established in nearly fivedecades by a member of the Association of American Universities, anorganization of leading public and private researchuniversities. The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell MedicalSchool, is defining the future of health. Announced inAugust 2023 with planning and implementation underway, TheUniversity of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premierdestination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals - A UT specialty hospitaland a cancer center being built by MD Anderson - plus the academicand research expertise of UT, The University of Texas MedicalCenter will provide the integrated, world-class care that is ahallmark of academic medicine. The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualifiedcandidates who can contribute to excellence within the healthlearning system.

About the Department of Neurology

Departmentof Neurology is comprised of faculty representing a wide rangeof specialties in adult and pediatric neurology with a focus ondelivering outstanding care to the community. The neurology facultyare also members of the MulvaClinic for the Neurosciences, a unique institute consisting offaculty in the Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, andPsychiatry conducting world class translational and clinicalneuroscience research across The University of Texas atAustin.

The Department's mission is to transform the health and lives ofthe diverse communities we serve. To accomplish this our prioritiesare to:

• Deliver exceptional multidisciplinary neurological care forchildren and adults
• Provide comprehensive education for students, clinicians,patients, and the community
• Conduct and disseminate world-class neuroscience researchfocused on therapies

About the AcademicNeurologist/Neuromuscular Medicine Position

The Department of Neurology at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School is recruiting two full-time academic neurologists to develop a comprehensive program in neuromuscular medicine. The candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in neurology and have completed a fellowship with a focus on neuromuscular medicine.

The ideal candidate will have requisite skills in diagnosing andtreating patients with neuromuscular disorders. We seek individualswith excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, andpotential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic departmentin an innovative and growing medical school. The individual shouldhave interest in developing an ambitious neuromuscular practice atUT Health Austin, the clinical practice of Dell Medical School,with intention to become a local and regional referral center witha national impact. Opportunities abound for collaborative researchwithin Dell Med and departments throughout The University of Texasat Austin.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a clinical content expert on adult neuromuscular disorders for Dell Medical School
• Participate in strategic planning and other efforts directlytied to the development and growth of a new comprehensiveneuromuscular disorders program as well as a new Dell Med basedgeneral diagnostic neurology clinics
• Develop partnerships with referring physicians, hospitals, andancillary providers in Austin and Central Texas
• Assist in the creation of a data and evaluation infrastructurefor regularly assessing the clinical quality and cost outcomes forpatients
• Participate in the development and implementation ofUndergraduate and Graduate Medical Education curricula related to evaluation and management of common general neurology issues with a focus on neuromuscular disorders
• Train and mentor medical students and residents on new modelsof care and clinical practice
• Develop and foster an atmosphere of scientific and academicinquiry in conjunction with trainees and researchers within the multidisciplinary team
• Collaborate with other schools at The University of Texas atAustin on multidisciplinary, value-based care models
• Actively participate in the academic department by all requireddepartmental policies

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Why Join Our Team

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that iswell rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individualswith excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, andpotential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic departmentin an innovative and growing medical school.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current Board certification by the American Board of Psychiatryand Neurology (or board eligible if within two years ofresidency)
• Fellowship training with a concentration on neuromuscularmedicine
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas(or the ability to obtain prior to appointment)
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary academicenvironment
• Outstanding clinical teaching skills
• Innovative self-starter with a commitment to excellence
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizationalskills
• Eligible for appointment as an Assistant or Associate orProfessor rank in the Department of Neurology, Dell Medical School,at UT Austin

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equalopportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with allapplicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination andaffirmative action. The University is committed to a policy ofequal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs andactivities, and admissions.