Academic Neurologist/Headache Medicine
UT Austin Dell Medical School
Job Description
The Department of Neurology is comprised of faculty representing a wide range of specialties in adult and pediatric neurology with a focus on delivering outstanding care to the community. The neurology faculty are also members of the Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences, a unique institute consisting of faculty in the Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry conducting world class translational and clinical neuroscience research across The University of Texas at Austin. The Department’s mission is to transform the health and lives of the diverse communities we serve. To accomplish this our priorities are to: Deliver exceptional multidisciplinary neurological care for children and adults Provide comprehensive education for students, clinicians, patients, and the community Conduct and disseminate world-class neuroscience research focused on therapies About the Academic Neurologist/Headache Medicine Position The Department of Neurology at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School is recruiting two full-time academic neurologists to develop a comprehensive program in headache medicine. The candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in neurology and have completed a fellowship with a focus on headache medicine. The ideal candidate will have requisite skills in diagnosing and treating patients with headache disorders. We seek individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school. The individual should have interest in developing an ambitious neuromuscular practice at UT Health Austin, the clinical practice of Dell Medical School, with intention to become a local and regional referral center with a national impact. Opportunities abound for collaborative research within Dell Med and departments throughout The University of Texas at Austin. Essential Functions: Serve as a clinical content expert on adult headache disorders for Dell Medical School Participate in strategic planning and other efforts directly tied to the development and growth of a new comprehensive headache disorders program as well as a new Dell Med based general diagnostic neurology clinics Develop partnerships with referring physicians, hospitals, and ancillary providers in Austin and Central Texas Assist in the creation of a data and evaluation infrastructure for regularly assessing the clinical quality and cost outcomes for patients Participate in the development and implementation of Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education curricula related to evaluation and management of common general neurology issues with a focus on headache disorders Train and mentor medical students and residents on new models of care and clinical practice Develop and foster an atmosphere of scientific and academic inquiry in conjunction with trainees and researchers within the multidisciplinary team Collaborate with other schools at The University of Texas at Austin on multidisciplinary, value-based care models Actively participate in the academic department by all required departmental policies If interested, please apply online at https://apply.interfolio.com/151482
Employer Information
Applicant Contact
Meril Jacob
Websites
https://dellmed.utexas.edu/
https://faculty.utexas.edu/career?q=&units=Dell%20Medical%20School&p=1
https://uthealthaustin.org/the-city-of-austin
Reference ID
290319254
Employer
UT Austin Dell Medical School
Location
Austin, TX
Last Updated
March 31, 2025
Accepts J-1 Visas
Yes