Pediatric Neuroimmunologist & General Neurologist (Assistant/Associate Professor)

AACTE Connect360; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 223,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

OHSU/Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland seeks an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Neurology to provide clinical care in outpatient clinics and hospital-based services. You will contribute to teaching and resident education across the department.

The role includes participation in translational research and clinical trials, with on-call duties and engagement in a dynamic academic environment that prioritizes patient care and scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree with eligibility for Oregon licensing
• DEA certificate
• Board certified/eligible in Pediatric Neurology

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric neurology clinical care in outpatient and consult services.
• Lead teaching and mentorship for medical students, residents and fellows.
• Participate in translational research and clinical trials.

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Department Overview

The full-time annual base salary range for this position at an Assistant Professor rank is: $222,933 to $236,648; commensurate with experience and rank. Base pay does not include incentive pay, hiring bonuses, or additional benefits such as retirement contributions.

About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s HospitalWith a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.

About OHSUOHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 18,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations. OHSU’s stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.

About Portland and OregonBisected by the Willamette River, Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood, Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Portland embraces cyclists, hikers, brewpubs, dogs, climbers, artisan coffee shops, book readers, foodies, professional soccer and basketball fans, award-winning wineries, concertgoers and paddle boarders. It’s no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities.

Function/Duties of Position

The Division of Pediatriac Neurology provides clinical care to pediatric patients within Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, a 151 bed hospital-within-a-hospital associated with OHSU, and a member of NACHRI, as well as Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Outpatient Clinics. The division of pediatric neurology is a highly motivated vibrant team of faulty focused on scholarship, research, and advocacy as well as providing the best teaching and clinical care to their chosen area.

This position may be scheduled to provide patient care as a consultant to other inpatient services, though it is highly anticipated that the majority of clinical service will be provided in outpatient clinics or virutally. This position will provide specialized care for children and adolescents with autoimmune, inflammatory, and demyelinating disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system, while maintaining a broad general pediatric neurology practice. The position will assume a portion share of both night and weekend on-call service. The division of pediatric neurology provides educational endeavors for medical students, residents and clinical care teams within the hospital while additionally providing specific intensified training and mentorship to the pediatric and adult neurology residents. Division members are also encouraged to participate in translational research and clinical trials.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have an MD/DO, eligible for licensing in Oregon, a DEA Certificate, board certified/board eligible in Pediatric Neurology.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.