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)

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.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, supported by $757 million in research awards in fiscal year 2023, creating an overall economic impact to the state of Colorado of $11.5 billion. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

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. This includes but is not limited to communicating patient, faculty, and staff needs to ensure high quality and efficient care for FND patients.
• Participate in peer review, in-service training, and quality improvement processes to understand patient care protocols and care delivery.
• Work collaboratively with the medical director in development, implementation of program changes, including any attendant quality improvement programs such as programs to assess the completeness and accuracy of neurological workup.
• Follow established SOM Department of Neurology and UCHealth policies, procedures, and objectives for continuous quality improvement objectives
• Participate in ongoing FND Program research initiatives in collaboration with team members to support understanding best patient outcomes, positioning the clinic for funding potential and fostering academic success and institutional recognition
• May represent the organization at various community and/or business meetings, committees, and task forces; promoting existing and new programs and/or policies
• Other duties may be assigned as need arises.

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

Why Join Us

The University of Colorado Movement Disorders Center (MDC) provides state of the art interdisciplinary clinical care and community outreach to patients and families in the Rocky Mountain Region, pursues research to treat and prevent movement disorders and educates the next generation of clinicians and researchers in this field. ... [abbreviated for brevity, full details in text]

The FND Program observes local, national, and international recognition for their high-quality, multidisciplinary care of individuals with FND. ... To learn more about the FND Program please visit: https://www.nestreatmentucd.org/

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Assistant Professor):

• 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: [listed]

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 www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

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

Screening of Applications Begins: Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, please apply by May 1, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range: Assistant Professor - $195,000- $210,000