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Assistant Professor - Multiple Sclerosis (CCI)

Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Overview Assistant Professor - Multiple Sclerosis (CCI)

Location: US-OR-Portland

Posting Department: Neurology • Job Type: Faculty • Position Type: Regular Full-Time • Posting FTE: 1.00 • Schedule: M-F

Department Overview OHSU MS Center, founded in 1984, has grown into a robust program with several clinics a week at OHSU and the VAPORHCS. Multiple fellowship trained neurologists and a multidisciplinary team of providers provide ongoing care to over 1,500 people with MS and other CNS neuroimmunologic disorders and to evaluate new patient referrals each year. We diagnose and manage patients from all over Oregon, Southern Washington and elsewhere in the Pacific Northwest. Our multidisciplinary team includes a pharmacist, nurse, medical assistant, social worker, physical, occupational and speech therapists, a neuro-urologist, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, neuro-ophthalmologists, neuroradiologists and hematologist/oncologists. At both OHSU and the VAPORHCS we utilize 3T MRI for accurate diagnosis and follow-up. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is also available in our OHSU clinic. We have infusion centers available at both OHSU and the VAPORHCS. Along with disease modifying therapies and rehabilitation interventions, we emphasize wellness approaches including low fat diet, exercise, stress reduction and judicious use of supplements. We are proud to be a National MS Society (NMSS) Center for Comprehensive MS Care (the only one in Oregon) and a member of the Consortium of MS Centers (CMSC).

Function/Duties of Position The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the University's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service. The appointee shall have demonstrated competence in patient care and teaching/mentorship. The most desired candidate will also have interest/experience in research/scholarship/discovery and/or administrative leadership.

Teaches trainees and support staff in their area of professional expertise. Teaching is done through assigned lectures to be given during the course of the year and through teaching in the course of performing their own job by modeling best practices, mentoring trainees, guiding learning through delegating graduated and focused levels of responsibility. Assistant Professors have a demonstrated competence in teaching and are knowledgeable about relevant guidelines from all applicable regulating bodies (e.g. ACGME competencies for clinical faculty).

Provides an outstanding level of professional performance (e.g. quality of clinical care for clinical faculty). Professional performance is to be delivered in a manner that is compliant with the regulations and guidelines of all relevant regulating bodies. Treats all patients, research subjects, trainees and co-workers with dignity and respect.

May maintain a program of scholarly research activity directed toward improved understanding of the causes, detection, and treatment of diseases. May develop and direct scholarly research activities focused toward improving the educational foundation within Neurology. May engage in public service through consultative activities with OHSU and non-University groups as approved by the Chair. May also participate in additional departmental or hospital administration as approved by the Chair.

Work Schedule, Hours, FTE, Salary Range

FTE: 1.0 FTE

Schedule: M-F outpatient clinic

Attending two - four weeks / year - TBD

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Location: Portland, OR (Marquam Hill Campus)

Job Type: Faculty/Neurologist

Required Qualifications

Doctorate in medicine & residency training in Neurology

Demonstrated competence in patient care & teaching

Current unlimited Oregon MD/DO (or equivalent) license prior to start

Registered with Federal Drug Administration and be authorized to prescribe medications

Board certification or eligibility for board certification in Neurology is required

Ideal candidates will have interest and expertise in research/scholarship/discovery

Compliance

Code of conduct

Respect in the workplace

Applicable law, policies, procedures, positions certifying agencies and agreements related to position, department, or OHSU as a whole

All duties and responsibilities of the Neurology provider conform to the credentialing process, OHSU Hospital Medical Staff and University Medical Group (UMG) guidelines

This position requires undivided effort at the specified FTE level

All are welcome. Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

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