Chief, Comprehensive Neurology - Open Rank

Chief, Comprehensive Neurology

Department of Neurology

Open Rank

The Department of Neurology, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is seeking a full-time faculty neurologist to serve as the inaugural Chief of the Division of Comprehensive Neurology comprised of the outpatient general neurology and neurohospitalist programs. The Chief will be responsible for advancing the Division’s clinical, educational, and research missions with goals of optimizing patient access and faculty productivity; improving the patient experience; increasing extramural research funding; and supporting the education of medical students, residents, and fellows. Rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Chief will recruit and foster faculty and trainees, strengthen collaborative departmental and hospital partner relationships, enhance outreach activities, and engage local and regional community physicians. The candidate will develop clinical protocols, clinical pathways, and outcome measures to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of care. The Chief will be expected to lead the Division to the next level in clinical care, research, and training. The candidate will supervise a vibrant team of academic neurologists who are providing innovative and individualized inpatient outpatient clinical care, educating the next generation of neurologists, and conducting cutting-edge research within a collegial atmosphere. The candidate will also participate in the care of general neurology patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting and the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Established in 1968, UT Health San Antonio serves San Antonio and the 50,000-square-mile area of South Texas. The University, one of the country's leading health sciences universities, ranks in the top 3 percent of all institutions worldwide receiving National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding. The University's schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions, and graduate biomedical sciences have produced approximately 26,000 graduates. Nestled at the edge of the Texas Hill Country, San Antonio is a city steeped in heritage and cultural diversity, as well as innovation and advancement. We are one of the fastest-growing cities in America, boasting seasonal events and festivals and spectacular green spaces and parks. Beyond the world-famous San Antonio Riverwalk, the city has a range of recognized restaurants, cultural institutions, sporting events, and fun for the whole family.

Minimum requirements are an MD/DO degree and completion of ACGME-accredited neurology residency training. Candidates must be eligible for licensure in Texas and be board-eligible or board-certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology. For full consideration, please visit the UT Health Careers faculty applicant portal at: https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty to apply for position #24000675 and upload 1) a cover letter stating career goals and the relevance of the candidate's training and experience to the position, 2) a current CV, and 3) names and contact information for three references.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security-sensitive positions.

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