Director of Functional Neurosurgery

Description

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation’s leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities. 

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals – A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson – plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the learning health system.

About the Department of Neurosurgery

The Department of Neurosurgery is part of a highly integrated neuroscience program that includes neurosurgeons, neurologists, PM&R physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists and other specialists. The neurological surgery residency was accredited in 2022. There are opportunities for collaborative research with Dell Medical School faculty members as well as a wide range of research faculty at The University of Texas. There is an Ambulatory Surgery Center with the capacity to build an Ambulatory Spine Service.  This will be in conjunction with neuromuscular neurologists and PM&R specialists. The spinal operating rooms at Ascension Dell Seton Hospital and Ascension Medical Center at Austin are fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. Ascension Dell Seton Medical Center houses Austin’s Level 1 trauma program as well as a Comprehensive Stroke program. 

About the Director of Functional Neurosurgery Position

The Department of Neurosurgery at University of Texas Dell Medical School, in conjunction with Ascension Texas, is seeking an accomplished leader for the role of Director of Functional Neurosurgery. We are seeking an individual with excellent clinical and leadership skills, a passion for education, and a demonstrated record of scholarly contributions. Research support is available for the appropriate individual, and there is an expectation that research related to one or more of the neurological conditions treated by this neurosurgeon be performed. The successful candidate will be qualified for appointment in the Department of Neurosurgery at Dell Medical School as an assistant or associate professor and will be committed to working within an active academic department to contribute to the mission and vision and adhere to the values of the School.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a comprehensive functional neurosurgery program at UT Dell Medical School and Ascension Texas that includes 2 focus hospitals in Central Austin – Dell Seton Medical Center (DSMC) and Seton Medical Center Austin (SMCA).
• Lead and develop a robust multidisciplinary functional neurosurgery practice in partnership with members of the Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry.
• Collaborate on evaluation and implementation of new functional neurosurgery technologies and resources
• Review and maintain appropriate metrics and outcomes for functional neurosurgery based on national benchmarks
• Participate in research programs in collaboration with clinical and translational research partners that leads to extramural funding and helps to advance the field
• Train and mentor medical students, residents and fellows on clinical management, models of care, research and education in functional disorders
• Work with the department chair, director of clinical operations and school and hospital leadership to assess the functional program needs and relevant faculty and staff recruitments

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Why Join Our Team

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• Medical Degree from an LCME accredited medical school.
• Successful completion of training in an ACGME accredited neurosurgical residency.
• Current board certification or tracking towards board certification by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
• Successful completion of accredited functional neurosurgery fellowship or equivalent.
• Meet applicable credentialing and privileging standards for neurosurgery.
• Demonstrated experience of clinical teaching, evaluation, and communication skills.
• Must be an innovative self-starter with a commitment to excellence.
• Must possess tenacity, self-motivation and initiative necessary to drive the development of new and maintenance of established programs.
• Must have a track record of being able to lead, direct, and influence a team and history of positive and productive teamwork.
• Qualified for appointment as assistant or associate professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, physical medicine and rehabilitation and other clinician specialists in a comprehensive functional program.
• Experience delivering care through a multidisciplinary team and program.

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the required application form and submit their most up to date resume online.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.