Neurosurgery Instructor & Academic Clinician

USA Health Systems; Alabama; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health seeks an Instructor of Neurosurgery to deliver patient care, educate medical students, residents, and fellows, and participate in research. The role supports the academic mission of the Department of Neurosurgery at USA Health.

You will work under senior faculty to develop an independent academic career, maintain board certification, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Essential functions include delivering neurosurgical care in multiple settings.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Publish research findings in peer‑reviewed journals and present at meetings.
• Engage in curriculum development, lectures, conferences, and simulation.
• Maintain licensure and board certification; ensure credentialing compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neurosurgical care in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
• Perform neurosurgical procedures within credentialing scope.
• Teach and mentor learners; participate in academic activities.
• Publish research and present at professional meetings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

Research & scholarly activity

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

Neurosurgery residency completed

Unrestricted medical licensure eligibility

Job description

USA Health seeks an Instructor of Neurosurgery to deliver patient care, educate medical students, residents, and fellows, and participate in research. The role supports the academic mission of the Department of Neurosurgery at USA Health.

You will work under senior faculty to develop an independent academic career, maintain board certification, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives across inpatient and outpatient settings.