Clinical Asst/Assoc/Professor (Open rank)- General Neurologist or Behavioral Neurologist

University of South Carolina, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Summary


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Posting Number FAC00018PO24
Advertised Title Clinical Asst/Assoc/Professor (Open rank)- General Neurologist or Behavioral Neurologist
Campus Columbia
College/Division School of Medicine Columbia
Department SOMC Neurology
Advertised Salary Range Salary commensurate with education and experience
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis 12 months
Work County Richland
Tenure Information Professional Track
Job Search Category Faculty


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Position Description


Advertised Job Summary
Physician (General Neurologist or Behavioral Neurologist), USC Brain Health Network
We are proud to launch the University of South Carolina Brain Health Network dedicated to the care and support of patients experiencing cognitive issues across the state of South Carolina.
Position Summary: The Neurologist plays a pivotal role by providing excellent clinical care for patients with cognitive and behavioral complaints as a member of the USC Brain Health Network. There is also an opportunity for the recruited faculty to continue engagement in clinical research. In addition, he/she will have the opportunity to teach and supervise medical students, residents, and/or fellows. The Neurologist will be clinically affiliated with Prisma Health, the largest health carer system in South Carolina, and will be involved with clinical education and training in the Department of Neurology.
Duties:
The Neurologist is an integral member of the clinical care delivery team for patients referred to the USC Brain Health Network (BHN). They will collaborate with the primary care physician, assessment team, and community engagement team to treat and coordinate care for patients and to support the needs of caregivers through:
· Direct patient care
· Evaluation of cognitive assessments
· Development of cognitive care plans, and
· Clinical consult to primary care providers to support ongoing patient management
Furthermore, the Neurologist will establish strong positive relationships with all BHN partner clinicians and sites. These relationships will serve as a platform for knowledge sharing, collaborative problem-solving, development of the Network to ensure that we are meeting the needs of the community, the providers, and the health system.
Additionally, the Neurologist will provide teaching, oversight, and/or collaboration with one or more Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), medical students, residents, and/or fellows.
Finally, the Neurologist will participate in and support neuroscience research activities within the University of South Carolina and USC School of Medicine.
Required Education and Experience
  • Board certification or board eligibility in Neurology
  • The candidate will be expected to have demonstrated high quality patient-oriented clinical care
  • Prefer expertise in dementia and related cognitive disorders
  • Prefer a candidate that has ongoing research that has attracted peer-reviewed funding and has been published in high impact journals, although this is not a requirement for this position
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prefer expertise in dementia and related cognitive disorders
  • Prefer a candidate that has ongoing research that has attracted peer-reviewed funding and has been published in high impact journals, although this is not a requirement for this position


Posting Detail Information


Desired Start Date 07/01/2024
Job Open Date 02/02/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/163408
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