Neurosurgeon

Job Description The University of Missouri Department of Neurosurgery is currently recruiting a neurosurgeon specializing in Functional Neurosurgery. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. This position will have a focus in deep brain stimulation for patients with movement disorders, as well as those patients with epilepsy and facial pain. This position will also provide general neurosurgery coverage. Faculty will participate in general and pediatric neurosurgery on-call coverage; contribute to resident selection and evaluation; participate in resident and medical education through supervision in the clinical setting and operating room, as well as through academic curriculum development; and involvement in clinically relevant research and scholarship. Partner with one other Functional Neurosurgeon and collaborate with neurology, neuropsychology, psychiatry, and rehabilitation teams in a multidisciplinary care model This position supports a high-volume subspecialty practice focused on movement disorders surgery, epilepsy surgery, and other functional procedures at a level four epilepsy center Looking for someone to build a Psychiatric surgery program and develop our program for treating cancer pain, including cordotomy, myelotomy procedures Evaluate and manage surgical patients with Parkinsons disease, essential tremor, dystonia, epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia, chronic pain syndromes, and other functional disorders The candidate will also participate in resident and fellow instruction in both operating room and bedside settings, with responsibilities in teaching, research, and academic activities Preference given to those with research program, particularly in neural engineering. Minimum Qualifications: Board-certified/Board-eligible in Neurosurgery License to practice medicine in the Missouri prior to start date Candidates will be evaluated on: experience in Functional Neurosurgery This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at View phone number on click.appcast.io.