Neurologist- Movement Disorders

Position Description:

The Department of Neurology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, ranked the No. 1 hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the No. 2 hospital in Texas by U.S. News and World Report, is seeking an academic Movement Disorders Neurologist.  The Medical Center has been designated as a participating site within the Network for Excellence in Neurosciences Clinical Trials (NeuroNext). 

Opportunity Details:

• We are a vibrant group of 9 full-time clinicians and researchers, including internationally recognized leaders in ataxia, dystonia, and tremor.  We also have 3 APPs who support our clinical endeavors
• Robust Neuromodulation program integrated with neurosurgery and neuroradiology
• Multidisciplinary Ataxia Center of Excellence
• Collaboration with faculty in the Advanced Imaging Research Center (AIRC) for novel imaging in Movement Disorders
• Opportunity for subspeciality focus within Movement Disorders
• Collaboration with pediatric movement specialists
• Be a part of the Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute, which is a rapidly expanding enterprise supporting clinical, educational, research, and outreach efforts

Qualifications:

• Possess or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas
• Board certified/board eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for adult or child neurology
• Completed a 2-year fellowship in movement disorders

About UT Southwestern:

UT Southwestern, one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation, integrates pioneering biomedical research with exceptional clinical care and education.

The institution’s faculty includes many distinguished members, including:

• 6 who have been awarded Nobel Prize since 1985, 4 of whom are active faculty members – more than any other medical school in the world.
• 26 members of the National Academy of Sciences
• 20 members of the National Academy of Medicine
• 14 investigators with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute

The faculty of more than 2,800 is responsible for groundbreaking medical advances and is committed to translating science-driven research quickly to new clinical treatments. Research funding of more than 554.4 million per year to fund about 5,800 research projects.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/

Contact:

Megan Davis

Clinical Physician Recruiter, Talent Acquisition

Office of Human Resources

UT Southwestern Medical Center

P: 972-449-9836

Email: megan.davis@utsouthwestern.edu