Associate Professor, Clinician-Educator Academic Movement Disorders Physician

About the role

The Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of evaluation and management of Parkinson’s disease, related disorders, and other movement disorders. Expertise in botulinum toxin injection and management of neurostimulators is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology.
• Completion of a fellowship in Movement Disorders is also required.
• Active in national/international organizations like the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the Movement Disorders Society (MDS).
• Drive academic productivity among fellows and residents.
• Teaching responsibilities may include the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as formal lecture opportunities within the department.
• Outpatient consultations and ongoing care of patients with Movement Disorders.
• Supervision of resident clinic and a minor component of inpatient care of general neurology patients (approximately 1-2 weeks per year) may be required.
• Primary clinical care at Pennsylvania Hospital, with some coverage of satellite clinics in suburban locations.
• Research or scholarship responsibilities may include an independent research program (e.g. K-series award leading to further independent funding) or an active collaborative role in integrated research programs.
• Expected scholarly productivity in peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements

Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology. Completion of a fellowship in Movement Disorders is also required.

Qualifications

Expertise is required in the specific area of evaluation and management of Parkinson’s disease, related disorders, and other movement disorders. Expertise in botulinum toxin injection and management of neurostimulators is preferred.

Skills

Active in national/international organizations like the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the Movement Disorders Society (MDS). Drive academic productivity among fellows and residents. Teach medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as formal lecture opportunities within the department. Provide outpatient consultations and ongoing care of patients with Movement Disorders. Supervise resident clinic and a minor component of inpatient care of general neurology patients (approximately 1-2 weeks per year). Conduct primary clinical care at Pennsylvania Hospital, with some coverage of satellite clinics in suburban locations. Develop an independent research program (e.g. K-series award leading to further independent funding) or an active collaborative role in integrated research programs.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.