Neurosurgery Instructor - Faculty

USA Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 210,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health's Department of Neurosurgery at the University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine is seeking an Instructor of Neurosurgery to provide patient care, teach medical students, residents, and fellows, and participate in research and scholarly activities.

The instructor works under senior faculty while developing an independent academic career. The role involves delivering comprehensive neurosurgical care in clinical settings, teaching, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Completion of neurosurgery residency required.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure and hospital privileges.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive neurosurgical patient care in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
• Perform neurosurgical procedures appropriate to training and credentialing.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows; participate in curriculum development and scholarly activities.
• Publish research findings and present at professional meetings.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and participate in quality initiatives.

Education

MD or DO degree (or international equivalent)

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine is seeking an Instructor of Neurosurgery to provide patient care, teach medical students, residents, and fellows; participate in research and scholarly activities, and supports the academic mission of the department. The instructor works under the guidance of senior faculty while developing an independent academic career.

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver comprehensive neurosurgical care in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
• Perform neurosurgical procedures appropriate to training and credentialing.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in curriculum development, lectures, conferences, and simulation training.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional meetings.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and departmental initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
• Serve on departmental, institutional, or professional committees as assigned.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain board certification, licensure, and continuing medical education requirements.
• Work with the Attendings and Advanced Practice Providers in the Department of Neurosurgery to provide high quality patient care at USA Health University Hospital and USA Health Providence Hospital.
• Ensure adequate Neurosurgery physician coverage of the service line 24/7/365.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements

• MD or DO degree (or international equivalent).
• Completion of an accredited Neurosurgery residency.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure and hospital privileges.

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Qualifications

A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.