Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Neurology (NTT) - Vascular Neurologist

Neurology

The Department of Neurology at the University of Missouri – Columbia is seeking a full-time non-interventional Vascular Neurologist to join our vibrant and growing Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Join one dedicated vascular neurologist, two world-renowned combined vascular and endovascular neurologists, and two vascular neurosurgeons, as we expand our clinical offerings and research opportunities.  Build a telestroke program and explore the opportunity to become the Medical Director of TeleNeurology or the Comprehensive Stroke Center. Be a part of the Vascular Neurology Fellowship as well as the Endovascular Neuroscience Fellowship. Clinical and some didactic teaching is expected.

Opportunity Details: 

• Join a department of 30+ physicians and neuroscientists 
• Join vascular team of a vascular neurologist, two vascular and endovascular neurologists and two vascular neurosurgeons
• Neuroscience ICU staffed with dedicated Neurointensivist and a team of APP’s and residents
• Strong collaborations with Neurosurgery, Physiatry, Radiology and Anesthesia
• Robust Quality Improvement infrastructure
•  Actively participating in national StrokeNet program
• Opportunities to assist in the department's growth, the education of medical students and residents, and pursuit of other academic/research interests. 
• Inpatient service and night call in equal rotation with the vascular neurology group
• Outpatient Practice Schedule M-F 8 AM-5 PM when not covering the inpatient service, manage flexibility with time for rest
• Medical Director opportunities will be available
• All ranks available commensurate with experience

As the largest Neurologic Care Team in mid-Missouri, the department's facilities include:

• DNV-Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
• A dedicated 28-bed Neurosciences Center with 6 bed EMU
• 30-bed Neurosciences ICU
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• AANEM Lab Accreditation with Exemplary Status
• NAEC Level IV Epilepsy program
• Certified MDA/ALS clinics
• An accredited Sleep Program
• Outpatient infusion center

Our academic programs include a neurology residency program and the following six ACGME-accredited neurology fellowship programs:

o Clinical Neurophysiology
o Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology (dual UCNS certification)
o Sleep Medicine
o Advanced Sleep Medicine
o Vascular Neurology
o Neuro Critical Care (dual UCNS certification)

In addition to clinical opportunities, NextGen Precision Health, MU Center for Translational Neuroscience and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory offers a vast array of academic and research opportunities. Currently, there are established basic and translational research programs with 30+ clinical trials in Neurology.

About Missouri University Health Care (MUHC) and University of Missouri (Mizzou)
The School of Medicine partners with both MU Health Care (MUHC) and the University of Missouri campus.  Highlights include:

• MUHC has one of the highest employee engagement scores in the Midwest.
• Recognized as one of the “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review. 
• MUHC has consistently been named one of the nation’s “Most Wired” health systems by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). 
• Missouri’s largest public research university with an average enrollment of 35,000 students.
• One of only five universities nationwide with law, medicine, veterinary medicine, and a nuclear research reactor on one campus.

About MU Neurology: 
MU Department of Neurology offers comprehensive and multidisciplinary care in areas such as epilepsy, sleep disorders, movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases, comprehensive cerebrovascular disease, neurological intensive critical care, and headache. In addition, we have expertise in various subspecialty areas, including pediatric neurology, neuro-ophthalmology, neuropathology, neuro-rehab, and multiple sclerosis.  

About Columbia:
Be surprised by what Columbia has to offer from picturesque parks to award winning cuisine to amazing art and superb shopping.  Columbia is “more than a college town” and “surprisingly sophisticated.”

• Rated as one of the Top 10 most livable college towns in America by Strategistico.com July 2022
• #6 Most affordable outdoorsy paces to live by Realator.com June 2022
• #28 of the Best Places to Live in the US from CBS News April 2022
• 20% Population growth since 2016, low cost of living and great schools

Minimum Qualifications: DO or MD medical degree; board-certified or board-eligible in neurology; Completion of an ACGME accredited- residency program; licensed or willing to obtain a license to practice in Missouri.

Candidates will be evaluated on: Vascular Fellowship Trained, Vascular board certified or board eligible.

Be prepared to upload CV.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits . 

Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.  This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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