Academic Movement Disorders ...

Academic Movement Disorders Faculty Physician Wake Forest University School of Medicine, part of Advocate Health, invites applications for a faculty position in the Section of Movement Disorders within the Department of Neurology. We seek a fellowship-trained Movement Disorders Neurologist to join a nationally recognized program dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, clinical innovation, and research. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a highly collaborative academic environment and contribute to one of the country's leading movement disorders programs. About The Program The Movement Disorders Center at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is recognized for excellence in the evaluation and treatment of Parkinson's disease, tremor, dystonia, Huntington's disease, atypical parkinsonian syndromes, and other complex movement disorders. Our faculty work at the forefront of neuromodulation and advanced therapeutics, including: Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)Botulinum toxin therapiesAdvanced device-aided and infusion therapiesIndustry and NIH funded clinical trials of emerging pharmacologic and device-based interventionsCollaborative research with basic scientists Participate in the training of Movement Disorders fellows, neurology residents and medical students The program maintains strong multidisciplinary partnerships across Neurology, Neurosurgery, Basic Science creating exceptional opportunities for collaborative research and innovation. Opportunity Highlights with a focus on Clinical Excellence Join an established, high-volume academic movement disorders practiceCare for patients with the full spectrum of movement disordersParticipate in multidisciplinary clinics and advanced therapeutics programsWork alongside nationally recognized faculty and subspecialty experts Academic Mission Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and movement disorders fellowsEngage in curriculum development and educational innovationContribute to the academic mission of Wake Forest University School of Medicine Research and Innovation Participate in investigator-initiated and multicenter clinical researchCollaborate with translational scientists and engineersAccess extensive clinical, imaging, and research infrastructureDevelop independent research interests with institutional support Advocate Health Advantage As part of Advocate Health, the nation's 3rd largest nonprofit integrated health system, faculty enjoy the resources of a major healthcare network while maintaining the culture and mission of a leading academic medical center. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care. Advocate Health serves more than 6 million patients under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. We are committed to creating a "Best Place to Care" where physicians are empowered, supported, and equipped to thrive professionally and personally. Training Required Completion of an ACGME accredited Neurology residencyBoard Certification/Eligibility in NeurologyCompletion of an ACGME Movement Disorders Fellowship For Immediate Consideration-Please forward your CV to rebecca.bork@aah.org Additional Academic opportunities in the Winston-Salem market include; Cognitive Neurology, Epilepsy, Neuroimmunology, NeuroOncology and Vascular Neurology. Community Opportunities are available for General Neurology and subspecialists willing to see general neurology in addition to their area of interest.