Vascular Neurologist
Los Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Neurology-Vascular
Degree Required
MD/DO
Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Academic/Training Program
Hospital
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship
Yes
Job Description
Last Update:
9/26/24
The Neurosurgery Department within the School of Medicine of the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans is seeking applicants for a Vascular Neurologist with subspecialty training in Interventional Neuroradiology. This physician will provide care at West Jefferson Medical Center and University Medical Center - New Orleans. Appointment will be at the academic rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor (non-tenure, clinical track) with rank determined by the candidate’s credentials and experience.
Job Responsibilities
• Collaboratively expanding an established, high-quality clinical service with colleagues in intensive care, neurology and neurosurgery.
• Providing clinical services for comprehensive stroke and cerebrovascular care, supervising Neurosurgery, Radiology, and Neurology residents and fellows.
• Participation in medical student education, resident selection and evaluation, as well as involvement in clinically relevant research and scholarship.
• Collaboration in developing a comprehensive stroke center transitioning from the center’s primary status.
• Participate in the training and education of neurology residents, fellows, and medical students, including hands-on procedural instruction, case reviews, and teaching.
• Share in the neuro-interventional call schedule, providing 24/7 coverage for acute stroke and other neurovascular emergencies.
• Contribute to protocol development and implementation of evidence-based practices for stroke care and neuro-interventional procedures.
Qualifications
• Completed fellowship training in Interventional Neurology or Neurointerventional Radiology or Neuroendovascular Surgery (2 years)
AND
• Completed an Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited residency in Neurology
AND
• Completed an ACGME fellowship in Vascular/Stroke Neurology (1 year) or ACGME / United Council on Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS) fellowship in Neurocritical Care (2 years)
AND
• Be Board certified in Neurology; be Board certified or Board eligible (or equivalent) for Vascular/Stroke Neurology or Neurocritical Care
Skills
• Expertise in neuroendovascular procedures and a commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Experience in medical education, curriculum development, or program leadership.
• Interest or experience in health services research, outcomes research, or the development of innovative stroke care protocols.