Academic Neurologist – Sleep Medicine

The University of Missouri’s School of Medicine, Department of Neurology is expanding and searching for full-time Sleep Medicine Neurologists to join our growing neurology practice. This is an excellent career opportunity for candidates just starting their careers, as well as experienced candidates to join a thriving academic neurology department.

About MU Neurology:

MU Department of Neurology offers comprehensive and multidisciplinary care in areas such as neuromuscular, sleep medicine, stroke, epilepsy, headache, movement disorders, dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuro-ICU, and general neurology. In addition, we have expertise in various subspecialty areas, including pediatric neurology, neuro-ophthalmology, neuropathology, neuro-rehab, and pain medicine.

Details:

• Number of available positions: 2
• Join a department of 30+ neurologists and neuroscientists
• Nurse Practitioner
• Opportunities to assist in the department's growth, the education of medical students, neurology residents, and neurology fellows, as well as research and scholarly activities.
• Practice Schedule: M-F 40 hours week
• Call Schedule
  • Two weeks on, twice per year
  • Very light with residents taking first call
  • NO stroke or ICU Call
• All ranks available – commensurate with experience
• Non-tenure track

As the largest Neurologic Care Team in mid-Missouri, the department's facilities include:

• A dedicated 28-bed Neurosciences Center with 6 bed EMU
• 14-bed Neurosciences ICU
• AANEM Lab Accreditation with Exemplary Status
• Level IV Epilepsy program
• Level 1 Acute Stroke Center
• MDA/ALS clinics
• An accredited Sleep Program
• First Adult Certified Duchenne Care Center by PPMD.

Our academic programs include a neurology residency program and the following six accredited neurology fellowship programs:

• ACGME-Accredited Fellowship Programs
  • Clinical Neurophysiology
  • Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Advanced Sleep Medicine
  • Vascular Neurology
• UCNS-Accredited Fellowship Program
  • Neuro Critical Care

In addition to clinical opportunities, the MU Center for Translational Neuroscience and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory offers a vast array of academic and research opportunities. Currently, there are established basic and translational research programs with 22 clinical trials in Neuromuscular Neurology.

Qualifications:

• MD/DO
• Board-certified or board-eligible in neurology.
• Completion of ACGME-accredited Sleep Medicine and/or Advanced Sleep Medicine Neurology Fellowship
• For the purposes of this application, board-certified/board-eligible physicians are considered experienced.

About Us:

MU Health Care is the first and only institution in mid-Missouri to earn the Comprehensive Stroke Center certification from DNV GL Healthcare and is a certified Level I Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of expertise for treating our stroke patients. With the region's only dedicated stroke neurologist and fellowship-trained neuro-interventionalists, MU Health Care's stroke team provides better treatment and safer procedures to our patients from immediate stroke care to rehabilitation.

The University of Missouri, located in Columbia, has an average enrollment of 35,000 students and is Missouri's largest public research university. Mizzou is also the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Missouri System and one of only five universities nationwide with law, medicine, veterinary medicine, and a nuclear research reactor on one campus. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities since 1908, Mizzou is considered one of the nation's top-tier institutions.

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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