UNIV- Open Rank- Department of Neurosurgery: Movement Disorders and Functional Neurosurgery
Job Description
The Department of Neurological Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a BC/BE neurosurgeon with fellowship training. Level of appointment will be Associate Professor. Candidates with basic or translational research interests are encouraged to apply. Candidate will be expected to actively participate in the academic activities of the Department and College. This participation includes regular attendance at educational activities and mentorship of clinical and/or research post-doctoral fellows as well as graduate students.
About the Role
Candidate must be a fellowship trained Neurosurgeon and be BC/BE in Neurological Surgery, and eligible for a South Carolina medical license. The Department of Neurological Surgery at MUSC is a rapidly growing academic program located in beautiful Charleston South Carolina. Charleston is one of the most historic cities in the southeastern United States and offers a wide variety of recreational activities including swimming, sailing, kayaking, fishing and golf. There are numerous restaurants, and the Spoleto Festival brings exceptional cultural events to the area each year.
Responsibilities
- Teach fellows, residents and students in Movement Disorders and Functional Neurosurgery
- Mentor clinical and/or research post-doctoral fellows as well as graduate students
- Participate in academic activities of the Department and College
Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurological Surgery
- Fellowship trained in Neurological Surgery
- Eligible for a South Carolina medical license
Qualifications
- Excellent clinical skills
- Experience in Movement Disorders and Functional Neurosurgery
Skills
- Ability to perform job functions in an upright position
- Ability to perform job functions in a seated position
- Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile
- Ability to work indoors
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes
- Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces
- Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions
- Ability to squat and perform job functions
- Ability to perform 'pinching' operations
- Ability to fully use both hands/arms
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders
- Ability to reach in all directions
- Possess good finger dexterity
- Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions
- Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted
- Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches, unassisted
- Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted
- Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted
- Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes
- Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand
- Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance
- Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception
- Good peripheral vision capabilities
- Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction
- Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package
- Flexible work schedule
- Professional development opportunities
Pay
Salary range: $0.00 - $0.00 per year
Schedule
40 hours per week