Neurologist Headache & Pain (AsstAssocFull Professor)

Department Overview

This position reports to (supervisor): Chair Dept of Neurology and Head Section of Headache

The Headache Center is a recent addition to The Department of Neurology in 2016.

The Center provides care for patients with headache and facial pain. Patients can be seen in our multidisciplinary clinic staffed by a neurologist and an orofacial pain specialist. The Center has a robust procedure clinic where occipital nerve block trigger point injection and Botulinum toxin injection are provided. Additionally for patients with documented intracranial hypertension ocular ultrasounds are offered to monitor optic nerve sheath diameter (an indirect marker for intracranial pressure).

Function/Duties of Position

The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the Universitys missions and goals of teaching research patient care outreach and public service. Appointee shall have a demonstrated competence in patient care and teaching/mentorship. The most desired candidate will also have interest/experience in research/scholarship/discovery and/or administrative leadership.

Clinical Responsibilities : Position is 100% outpatient; inpatient coverage is done by neuro-hospitalists. The role offers strong interdisciplinary specialist support access to strong departmental research infrastructure and comprehensive faculty development programs to help support academic career growth.

Research Responsibilities: May maintain a program of scholarly research activity directed toward improved understanding of the causes detection and treatment of diseases. May develop and direct scholarly research activities focused toward improving the educational foundation within Neurology.

Academic responsibilities: Teaches trainees and support staff in their area of professional expertise. Teaching is done through assigned lectures to be given during the course of the year and through teaching in the course of performing their own job by modeling best practices mentoring trainees guiding learning through delegating graduated and focused levels of responsibility. Faculty have a demonstrated competence in teaching and are knowledgeable about relevant guidelines from all applicable regulating bodies. (E.g. ACGME competencies).

Required Qualifications

Position Conditions/Qualifications:

• Doctorate in medicine & residency training in Neurology.
• Demonstrated competence in patient care & teaching.
• Current unlimited Oregon MD/DO (or equivalent) license prior to start.
• Registered with Federal Drug Administration and be authorized to prescribe medications.
• Board certification or eligibility for board certification in Neurology is required.
• UCNS certified Headache Fellowship completion
• Ideal candidates will have interest and expertise in research/scholarship/discovery.

Compliance:

• Code of conduct
• Respect in the workplace
• Applicable law policies procedures positions certifying agencies and agreements related to position department or OHSU as a whole
• All duties and responsibilities of the Neurology provider conform to the credentialing process OHSU Hospital Medical Staff and University Medical Group (UMG) guidelines.
• This position requires undivided effort at the specified FTE level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences are highly encouraged to apply
• Ideal candidates will have interest and expertise in research/scholarship/discovery

Additional Details

• Please upload a cover letter and resume/CV
• Position offers a competitive salary productivity bonus moving allowance sign on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package
• Benefits: As an OHSU faculty memberyoullaccess robust employee benefits includingmedical dental and vision plans generous paid time off multiple retirement options Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and wellness resources

Why apply to OHSU

We are Oregons only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portlands largest employer we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages ethnicities genders national origins religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

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