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Neurologist – Movement Disorders University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Department of Neurology, UNC School of Medicine.

Position Details

Department: Neurology – 411801

Posting Open Date: 05/10/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type: Permanent Faculty

Working Title: Neurologist – Movement Disorders

Appointment Type: Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID: FAC0005067

Full‑time/Part‑time: Full‑Time Permanent

Hours per Week: 40

FTE: 1

Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Proposed Start Date: 07/01/2025

Position Summary The Department of Neurology of the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine is seeking to fill a full‑time academic position for a Board‑Certified/Eligible neurologist with a specific interest and experience in Movement Disorders and neuromodulation techniques such as deep brain stimulation and focused ultrasound ablation. This is a fixed‑term appointment at the Assistant to Full Professor level for a fellowship‑trained movement disorder neurologist. The candidate would join 6 other movement disorder specialists in the Department of Neurology, with the goal of joining the team of 2 subspecialists offering ambulatory and intraoperative support for planning and programming surgical options for movement disorders. UNC is a designated Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence employing a comprehensive approach to patients with movement disorders, including a team of nurse practitioner, social worker, nurse and research coordinator who are part of the program. This position involves predominantly outpatient clinical duties focused on patient‑centered care and operative planning/monitoring as well as teaching residents, fellows, and medical students. Attending on the inpatient neurology service 2‑8 weeks per year is a common requirement for clinical faculty positions. The ideal candidate will provide expertise in the care of patients with movement disorders, having undergone fellowship training which includes 1) surgical planning of available targets for symptomatic management of movement disorders; 2) intraoperative micro‑electrode recording experience; 3) programming of deep brain stimulation devices.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Qualified candidates must possess MD or MD/PhD or equivalent.

Completed ACGME‑certified Neurology residency.

Board‑Certified/Eligible Neurologist with fellowship training in movement disorders.

Board‑eligible or board‑certified/eligible in Neurology and be able to obtain/hold a North Carolina medical license.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Prior experience planning for focused ultrasound ablation is preferred but not required.

Application Instructions Please apply online at

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/280242 , and attach CV, cover letter, and the names and email addresses of three (3) references. Materials should be addressed to: Chair of Department of Neurology, Gwenn Garden, MD, PhD, and Nina Browner, MD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 170 Manning Drive, CB 7025, Chapel Hill, NC 27599.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

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