"Movement Disorders Assistant Professor"

Movement Disorders Assistant Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Department of Neurology, Movement Section - General Movement Disorders and the Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) Program (50/50)

Job Title: Movement Disorders Assistant Professor

Position #: 00829169 - Requisition #: 35618

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking to recruit a dynamic Assistant Professor with strong clinical values and unique research skills for our department. This position presents an enormous opportunity to expand our Movement Disorders clinical care, research, and education within the department and School of Medicine. We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, communicative, caring, detail-oriented, organized, proactive, able to think critically, focused on quality, dedicated to personal growth, and highly motivated.

This position will be faculty of the Movement Disorders section in the University of Colorado, Department of Neurology. The position's time will be split between general movement disorders and the Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) Program (50/50). In each role, the individual will conduct direct patient care and have the opportunity to lead or participate in research and educational initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The duties in this faculty position will include teaching, research, and service responsibilities. The overall determination of research and clinical activities (Movement Disorders & Functional Neurologic Disorders) and allocation of time and effort will be subject to the determination of the Section Chief.
• Clinical Duties include responsibilities at the faculty-level for the out-patient services with supervision of residents and medical students, supervision of patient procedures, and teaching of the house-staff as well as students.
• Teaching activities including leading teaching conferences and training medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Administrative responsibilities will include data entry into hospital systems, development of critical pathways, committee work, and projects aimed at improving the specialty and department mission. It is assumed the bulk of this non-clinical time will be spent working toward the production of scholarship activities. Attendance at the meetings and educational events of the department and specialty programs is expected. Other duties may be assigned as need arises.

Specific to FND Program

• Primary responsibilities will include direct clinical care of individuals with FND.
• Work collaboratively with FND Program Director, Business Manager, and multidisciplinary team.
• Act as liaison between FND Program and Movement Disorders section to ensure alignment of clinical, research and educational goals.
• Participate in peer review, in-service training, and quality improvement processes.
• Work collaboratively with the medical director in development, implementation of program changes.
• Follow established SOM Department of Neurology and UCHealth policies, procedures, and objectives for continuous quality improvement objectives.
• Participate in ongoing FND Program research initiatives.
• May represent the organization at various community and/or business meetings, committees, and task forces.
• Other duties may be assigned as need arises.

Work Location: Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be Board Certified or eligible to be board certified before start date.
• Completed fellowship training in Movement Disorders.
• A State of Colorado medical license and DEA license must be obtained on or before hire date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of previous or current research funding is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and within team structures. Patient Privacy rights and patient safety as well as excellent patient rapport.
• A positive, motivated, engaged, and caring attitude.
• Empathetic to patients with chronic illnesses.
• Great attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work with colleagues and patients in a confidential and professional manner.
• Practices and follows good documentation processes.
• Dedication to professional development and life-long learning.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Assistant Professor - $195,000-$210,000

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume.
3. Three - Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at CU Careers.

Questions should be directed to: Neurology HR at neurology-hr@cuanschutz.edu