"Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Neurosurgery Clinical Skull Base Surgeon"

Job Summary

The desired faculty member will play a pivotal role in the Skull Base Surgery practice. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an academic environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of experts and engaging in cutting-edge research and education while utilizing state-of-the-art techniques and equipment including endoscopy, intraoperative MRI, laser interstitial therapy and Varian Edge stereotactic radiosurgery technology.

The strength of the surgical team is augmented by an extremely close collaborative working environment with partners in Otolaryngology, Radiation Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, Endocrinology, Medical Oncology and others.

Key Responsibilities

1. Patient Care:
   • Neurosurgical pituitary disorders clinic. Join Neurosurgeon Kristen Riley and our endocrinology team in weekly Neurosurgical Pituitary Disorders Clinic where evaluation and management plans for pituitary patients are developed.
   • Perform complex neurosurgical procedures for treatment of such patients.
   • Monitor and follow up on patient progress both in inpatient and outpatient settings.
   • Non-pituitary skull base program: Participate actively in monthly skull base conferences with multidisciplinary team. Work collaboratively with neurosurgical and otolaryngology partners to care for patients with meningiomas, Schwannoma chordomas, chondrosarcomas, metastasis, and other pathologies involving the skull base.
2. Research:
   • Engage in clinical and translational laboratory research related to pituitary tumors and other skull base pathologies.
   • Collaborate with other researchers and contribute to ongoing research projects within the department.
   • Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
3. Education:
   • Educate and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows in neurosurgery as well as graduate student and/or post-doctoral researchers.
   • Participate in didactic and clinical teaching activities.
   • Work with neurosurgical and otolaryngology partners to promote the education of trainees in surgical approaches to skull base pathologies and relevant anatomy related to these approaches. Provide training labs for residents and outside physicians.
   • Stay updated with the latest advancements in the field and share knowledge with colleagues.
4. Collaboration:
   • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including neurologists, radiation oncologists, otolaryngologists, neuroradiologists, neuropsychologists, and other healthcare professionals, to provide comprehensive care to patients.
   • Participate in case conferences and tumor boards to discuss complex cases.

Department:

Neurosurgery

Assignment Category:

Full-Time

Tenure Status:

Open Tenure

Required Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) and board-eligible or board-certified in neurosurgery.
• Fellowship training in endoscopic skull base surgery.
• Eligibility for licensure in the state of Alabama.
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care, research, and education in a team-based environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A record of scholarly activity, including publications and research contributions, is preferred.