School/College: School of Medicine
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Rank: Assistant Professor
Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Payroll Status: Faculty 12
Job Description
The University of Alabama is a renowned academic medical center dedicated to advancing patient care, research, and education. Our Neurosurgery Department is at the forefront of innovation and excellence in treating complex neurological conditions. We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Functional/Epilepsy Neurosurgeon to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of delivering the highest quality care to our patients.
Located in the heart of the beautiful southeast United States, the UAB Department of Neurosurgery is a leader in patient care, neurosurgical education, and pioneering research. Through the dedication of the department's faculty, trainees and staff, we have inspired innovation and progress within the field of Neurosurgery.
Mission
The Department of Neurosurgery aims to provide outstanding care and support to every patient while providing educating and training compassionate experts through clinical practice and laboratory research, who will go into the field of neurosurgery prepared and passionate.
Vision
With a faculty of physicians, residents, and researchers, the Department of Neurosurgery at UAB strives to make innovative contributions to the field of neuroscience. We welcome and encourage diversity in our work and community by engaging colleagues to forge partnerships to improve health and quality of life throughout the state, region and nation.
Job Summary:
The Functional/Epilepsy Neurosurgeon will play a pivotal role in the management and treatment of patients with functional and epilepsy-related neurological disorders. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an academic environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of experts and engaging in cutting-edge research and education while utilizing state-of-the-art techniques and equipment: iMRI, cranial robot, laser, MEG.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Patient Care:
- Evaluate and diagnose patients with functional neurological disorders and epilepsy.
- Develop individualized treatment plans, which may include surgical intervention, medication management, or other therapeutic modalities.
- Perform complex neurosurgical procedures, such as deep brain stimulation (DBS), responsive neurostimulation (RNS), laser ablation, and resective epilepsy surgery.
- Monitor and follow up on patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients and their families.
2. Research:
- Engage in clinical and translational research related to functional and epilepsy neurosurgery.
- Collaborate with other researchers and contribute to ongoing research projects within the department.
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
3. Education:
- Educate and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows in neurosurgery.
- Participate in didactic and clinical teaching activities.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in the field and share knowledge with colleagues.
4. Collaboration:
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including neurologists, neuropsychologists, and other healthcare professionals, to provide comprehensive care to patients.
- Participate in case conferences and tumor boards to discuss complex cases.
Qualifications:
- Medical degree (MD or equivalent) and board certification in neurosurgery.
- Fellowship training in functional neurosurgery and/or epilepsy surgery.
- Eligibility for licensure in the state of [Location].
- Demonstrated expertise in the evaluation and surgical management of functional and epilepsy-related neurological disorders.
- Strong commitment to patient-centered care, research, and education.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A record of scholarly activity, including publications and research contributions, is preferred.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and research support.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
- Academic affiliation with [University Name], fostering collaboration and educational opportunities.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has - for more than five decades - produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. UAB was ranked #1 in the United States, and in the top 10 worldwide, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 2018 Young University Rankings. UAB Medicine is the third-largest public academic medical center in the country, with more than 1,900 beds and almost 18,000 employees. UAB Hospital is the centerpiece of the UAB Health System and is the teaching hospital for the UAB School of Medicine. Situated among major research centers and clinics, UAB Hospital provides patients with a complete range of primary and specialty care services, as well as the most up-to-date treatments and innovations in health care. In addition to UAB Hospital, UAB Medicine includes The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital, UAB Callahan Eye Hospital, as well as several primary and specialty care clinics, a dozen member and affiliate hospitals within Alabama, more than 10 cancer associates in the Southeast, and the Viva Health HMO. Located in the heart of the Southeast, Birmingham is a short drive from Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga, New Orleans, Memphis and Gulf Coast beaches. Some of the most beautiful suburbs in the United States surround the city. With its picturesque surroundings, Birmingham has been recognized as an "All American City", one of the top ten American cities to live and work, and one of the top ten entrepreneurial and job growth hot spots in America. The combination of pleasant weather, geography, diverse culture, activities, and lifestyle make this city a wonderful place to live, raise a family, and practice medicine.
Required Qualifications
MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree.BC/BE in Neurosurgery with expertise in complex spinal surgery.Eligible for licensure in the state of Alabama.
Open Date: 08/09/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
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