Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist (M67827) - School of Medicine, Neurology

Background

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Department Overview

The Department of Neurology has a talented, robust team of more than 70 faculty members spanning nine divisions, including representatives from every neurology subspecialty in adult and child neurology, plus award‑winning educators, clinical and translational neuroscientists and master clinicians.

Mission & Vision

• Improve the lives of children and adults with neurological disorders through compassionate, high‑quality medical care and patient education.
• Provide exceptional education to our students, residents, fellows and the wider community of medical professionals.
• Advance the knowledge of neurological diseases by actively developing innovative treatments through basic, translational and clinical research.

Chief Purpose of this Position

The Department of Neurology is seeking a full‑time member to join our expanding clinical and research enterprises in the Division of Movement Disorders. This position will provide patient care, engage in medical student and neurology resident and fellow education, and participate in clinical research.

Position Responsibilities

• Clinical

  Primary clinical responsibilities include care of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings with an emphasis on movement disorders.

• Teaching

  Faculty member will teach medical students and housestaff. They will be expected to organize and develop a series of formal conferences for the housestaff and students emphasizing issues in movement disorders. They will attend weekly Grand Rounds and lecture upon occasion as requested.

• Research

  The Division of Movement Disorders is engaged in clinical and translational research projects. The faculty member will be expected to participate in, and when appropriate lead, clinical research and clinical trials.

• Service

  Faculty member will serve on departmental, School of Medicine, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g., reviewer, conference organizer, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• BC/BE in Neurology
• Completed an accredited Movement Disorders Fellowship
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.