Neurology faculty, movement disorders

NEUROLOGY FACULTY, MOVEMENT DISORDERS

Requisition # 75459

Position Basics

Type of Position OTHER

Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled

Advertising Started on: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

College: Carver College of Medicine

Department: Neurology

Salary

Salary: Commensurate

Position Details

Full/Part Time Status: Full Time

Position Description:

The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Department of Neurology is currently recruiting a BC/BE Neurologist with fellowship training in Movement Disorders for a full-time faculty position at an academic rank determined by the level of experience and qualifications to join our growing Movement Disorders team at the Neurology Department in Iowa City, IA. The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics (UIHC) is designated as a Center of Excellence by the Parkinson’s Foundation and by the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. The UIHC is also a member of the Parkinson Study Group, NeuroNEXT, Huntington Study Group, and Dystonia Coalition. We have vibrant federally funded research programs in basic and clinical science on Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease, and an active Deep Brain Stimulation program with Neurosurgery.

Position Details:

• Join a large team of general and specialty Neurologists with advanced experts in Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease.


• Outpatient practice for patients with Parkinson’s disease, Essential Tremor, Dystonia, Torticollis, Gait disorders, Ataxia, Blepharospasm, Chorea, Tourette’s syndrome, and other movement disorders.


• Special clinics for General Movement Disorders, Botulinum Toxin Treatment, Deep Brain Stimulation, Multidisciplinary Clinics for Parkinson’s Disease and Huntington’s Disease, Ataxia, and Neuro-palliative Care.


• Shared coverage of general neurology duties (inpatient service, consult service, resident continuity of care clinic) with other departmental faculty several weeks a year.


• Opportunity for part-time affiliated VA appointment depending on desire and position availability.


• Opportunities for clinical and basic research and participation in clinical trials for Movement Disorders.


• J-1 Waiver may be possible.

The University of Iowa, Department of Neurology offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collegial professional environment.   The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa’s only comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is a highly ranked medical school where students learn to become accomplished clinicians and top-flight researchers and educators. Students come to Iowa to study medicine in a program that uses case-based learning as the basis of their education. Our mission is to inspire and educate world class health care providers and scientists for the people of Iowa and our global community. Researchers in the College’s over 280 laboratories are served by state-of-the-art core research facilities and research support facilities. Much of the research conducted is interdisciplinary and collaborations are fostered and coordinated through major research centers, institutes, and programs.

The university is located along the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City, a city of some 77,000 people (170,000+ in the metro area) regularly ranked as one of the nation’s best places to live. Iowa City is less than four hours from Chicago and within five hours of Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Kansas City, readily accessible via interstate highways and a regional airport 20 minutes away. Iowa City is an attractive, family-friendly, college town with abundant local and world-class cultural, theatrical and musical events, top ranked public schools, and outdoor recreational attractions. The Iowa City area is often ranked as one of the most livable communities in the nation (Livability.com). To learn more about our great community visit ?url=https%3A%2F%2Flivability.com%2Fia%2Fiowa-city&module=jobs&id=3011304" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=https%3A%2F%2Flivability.com%2Fia%2Fiowa-city&module=jobs&id=3011304" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://livability.com/­ia/iowa-city , ?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thinkiowacity.com%2F&module=jobs&id=3011304" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thinkiowacity.com%2F&module=jobs&id=3011304" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.thinkiowacity.com/ and ?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2F148167202&module=jobs&id=3011304" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2F148167202&module=jobs&id=3011304" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://vimeo.com/148167202 .

Heather Youngquist, Human Resources Manager, Department of Neurology within the University of Iowa Healthcare. Email: heather-youngquistuiowa.edu .     

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Required Qualifications:

Requirements:

• MD or equivalent and eligible for an unrestricted Iowa medical license.


• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.


• Movement Disorder fellowship completed in the United States.


• Commitment to patient care, teaching, and scholarly professional activities.


• Demonstrated experience in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications:

Desirable qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Online Application Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest

Number of References: 3

Letters of Recommendation are required as part of the application process. Upon submission, references selected will be notified by e-mail with directions on how to electronically submit letters to the University of Iowa.

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Contact Information

Contact: Heather M Youngquist - heather-youngquistuiowa.edu
Cmed-Neurology
Pappajohn Pavilion
140 Hawkins Drive
8820-7 JPP
Iowa City, IA 52242
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The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Civil Rights Compliance , 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.

Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsdsuiowa.edu , to inquire or discuss accommodation needs.

Prospective employees may review the University Campus Security Policy and the latest annual crime statistics by contacting the Department of Public Safety at 319/335-5022.