Assistant Professor of Clinical - Neurology (Neurocritical Care)

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GENERAL SUMMARY:

The incumbent will be appointed at the rank of non-tenure earning Assistant Professor on the clinical educator track in the Neurocritical Care Division, Department of Neurology at the University of Miami School of Medicine. The incumbent will provide clinical coverage for the Neuroscience ICU at Jackson Memorial Hospital and University of Miami Hospital, as well as provide Neurocritical care consults in other areas as needed. The incumbent will participate in the education of neurology residents and fellows. This includes lectures, didactic sessions and individual mentoring. The incumbent will contribute to clinical research and database development for the division. This position will be reporting to the Division Chief for Neurocritical Care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Care for patients in the inpatient settings throughout UHealth

• Train/mentor residents and fellows to increase their clinical fund of knowledge and interest/success with academic research

• Preparation and presentation at teaching conferences

• Obtain data and results that can be used to submit an application for future clinical research awards

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and experience:

• Requires an MD degree from a recognized accredited University (or foreign equivalent). Neurocritical care Fellowship is also required as well as board certification in Neurology or primary area of training.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Good communications skills (face to face, over the phone and in writing)

• Excellent customer service skills Ability to work collaboratively with other employees.

• Good organizational skills. 

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS 

Work conditions:  work is normally performed in an indoor office environment. Subject to frequent interruptions.

Physical Activity Requirements:  

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or by telephone.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate keyboard and other office equipment.

• Reaching to retrieve and maintain files.

• Bending, pushing, moving and lifting files, documents and objects weighing up to approximately 15-20 pounds.

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