Open Rank of Neurology - Adult General Neurology

The University of New Mexico
School of Medicine Department of Neurology seeks a general neurologist to
join our neurology team in an open-rank, clinician-educator track position. We
are looking for a dedicated clinician-educator with broad interests in general
neurology, a commitment to providing outstanding patient care, and enthusiasm
for educating the next generation of neurologists.

The successful candidate will join a
highly collegial team of general and subspecialty neurologists providing care
at the University of New Mexico Hospital Clinical Neurosciences Center. As New
Mexico's academic medical center, UNM provides care to a diverse patient
population from throughout the state and offers an exceptional environment for
the evaluation and management of the full breadth of neurological disorders.

Clinical Responsibilities
Our general neurologists play an
essential role in the clinical mission of the department. They provide
comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and longitudinal management of
patients with a broad range of neurological disorders and work closely with our
subspecialty colleagues and interdisciplinary clinical teams.

The successful candidate will develop
a broad outpatient general neurology practice with opportunities to:

• Evaluate and manage patients with a
  wide range of neurological disorders, including headache, cognitive disorders,
  neuromuscular disorders, epilepsy, movement disorders, and other common and
  complex neurological conditions.
• Provide longitudinal care for
  patients with chronic neurological diseases.
• Care for patients whose neurological
  needs span multiple subspecialties and coordinate their care across the
  department.
• Collaborate closely with subspecialty
  neurologists when specialized evaluation or treatment is indicated.
• Work as part of interdisciplinary
  teams that include physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, therapists,
  pharmacists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Develop focused clinical interests
  within general neurology.

Our general neurologists are an
integral part of a large academic neurology practice. The position offers the
opportunity to practice the breadth of outpatient neurology while having
immediate access to colleagues with expertise across the neurological subspecialties.

Academic and Educational
Responsibilities
Academic responsibilities include
teaching medical students, neurology residents, and fellows in the clinical
setting and through departmental educational programs. The successful candidate
will have opportunities to participate in resident and medical student
teaching, educational conferences, curriculum development, and learner
mentorship.

Faculty are also encouraged to pursue
scholarly activities that align with their interests. These may include
clinical research, medical education, quality improvement, clinical outcomes
research, or collaborative research with one of the department's established
subspecialty programs.

The position provides an opportunity
to develop an academic career that reflects the candidate's individual
interests and strengths. Candidates with particular interests in medical
education, clinical research, quality improvement, or development of a focused
clinical area are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications and Professional
Attributes
We seek a neurologist with broad
clinical expertise, excellent clinical judgment, and a commitment to providing
high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent communication and
  interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative approach to patient
  care and the ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
• An interest in teaching and mentoring
  learners at multiple levels.
• Enthusiasm for working in a collegial
  academic environment.
• An interest in contributing to the
  continued growth and development of the department.

This position offers the opportunity
to build a rewarding academic career while practicing comprehensive outpatient
neurology within a supportive, multidisciplinary academic environment.

About The University of New Mexico
Neurology Department:
The University of New Mexico is the
only academic medical center in the state that is associated with a medical
school. The Department of Neurology has 42 full-time and part-time
faculty and is home to well-established adult and child residencies and
multiple fellowship programs. UNM is a mission-driven institution that provides
access to high quality, comprehensive and specialty care to people across the state
of New Mexico.

About Albuquerque, New Mexico:
Albuquerque is a beautiful city with
the 10,000 ft Sandia Mountains to the east and mesa desert to the west. The
beautiful high desert environment provides more than 310 days of sunshine and
the variety of all four seasons. Temperatures rarely get to 100F in the summer
with humidity running in the teens. It is ideal for outdoor activities and
sports year-round including running, hiking, biking and skiing. Albuquerque is
1 hour from Santa Fe, NM and 2.5 hours from Taos, NM, both world famous for
their art and culture. New Mexico is multicultural and diverse with 19
indigenous native pueblos, the Navajo reservation and three Apache tribal
lands. We have excellent local cuisine, breathtaking sunsets, numerous cultural
and historic sites, lakes, rivers, deserts and mountains.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
• Board certified or board eligible in
  neurology
• Completion of an adult neurology
  residency by the start date
  
• Commitment to medical education and
  mentorship of learners
  
• Eligibility for medical license in
  the State of New Mexico
• Eligible to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of a clinical
  neurophysiology, headache, or general/comprehensive neurology fellowship by the
  start date
  
• Interest in clinical research and/or
  scholarly activity
  
• A demonstrated commitment to
  cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to
  the success of the University's mission to serve local and global communities.

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach a cover letter, CV, and three professional references. For assistance with the application process, contact NeuroHR@salud.unm.edu.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.