Academic Functional Opportunity at a Charming Southern University

A leading academic and tertiary referral center in the South is seeking a functional-trained neurosurgeon with interests in research to join their nationally recognized program. 30-50% of research protected time is available. Both new graduates and those with experience are encouraged to apply.

Mentorship is readily available under the aegis of the program's esteemed Chairman. A directorship is available for the right candidate.

This is a nine-hospital health system. The department is looking to expand their academic footprint, seeking a research scientist with interests in resident and fellow education. A lab package is available.

The new hire will primarily admit to a nearly-500-bed comprehensive stroke designated center. The medical center is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center. Cases may also be performed at a hospital with the region’s only Level I Trauma Center that is also CSC designated.

In addition to an outstanding clinical Neurosurgical Division, the Department has two additional divisions of international reputation – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Spinal Cord Injury Research Center. The faculty in these divisions is partially supported by 13 endowed chairs and has a combined research budget of $11.5 million, funded by both NIH and private philanthropy.

Practice Highlights:
• Fantastic culture of support and collaboration!
• Call is 1:12 with residents and PAs taking first call
• A well-rounded mix of functional cases is available including trigeminal neuralgia, DBS, epilepsy, and other movement-disorder-related conditions
• Two movement disorders neurologists and four epileptologists on staff plus three referring epileptologists from an outside system in the area
• Globus robot with stereotactic capabilities, STarFix frame, Visualase and Monteris laser ablation systems on site
• A CAST approved functional fellowship exists
• Collaborative relationship with the neurobiology department for neuromodulation
• Newly established Brain and Spine Institute fostering collaboration and seamless continuum of care among related departments

This is one of the 20 largest cities in the nation, and it offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and cosmopolitan advantages. The city has a thriving arts community, world-class health facilities, nationally recognized schools, scenic waterfronts, superb restaurants, historic homes, outstanding college sports, and a quality of life that is the envy of many larger metropolitan centers.

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