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New River Community College

Neuro-Ophthalmologist (M68143) - School of Medicine, Neurology

New River Community College, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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Unit School Of Medicine

Department Neurology

Department Summary The Department of Neurology has a talented, robust team of more than 70 faculty members spanning nine divisions includes representatives from every neurology sub-specialty in adult and child neurology, plus award-winning educators, clinical and translational neuroscientists and master clinicians.

Mission or Goal of Unit

Improve the lives of children and adults with neurological disorders through compassionate, high-quality medical care and patient education.

Provide exceptional education to our students, residents, fellows and the wider community of medical professionals.

Advance the knowledge of neurological diseases by actively developing innovative treatments through basic, translational and clinical research.

The mission the Division of Neuro-Ophthalmology is to provide state of the art comprehensive patient centered neurological care for adults, perform translational and clinical research to further understanding of disease mechanisms and develop new treatments, and train the next generation of neurologists and clinical neuroscientists.

Chief Purpose of this position This position is an Open Rank (rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications) full-time faculty position in the Division of Neuro-Ophthalmology. The faculty member will provide patient care, engage in medical student and neurology resident and fellow education, and participate in clinical research.

Position Responsibilities

Clinical Primary clinical responsibilities include care of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Teaching Faculty member will teach medical students and housestaff. They will be expected to organize and develop a series of formal conferences for the housestaff and students emphasizing issues in movement disorders. They will attend weekly Grand Rounds and lecture upon occasion as requested.

Research The Division of Neuro-Ophthalmology is engaged in clinical and translation research projects. The faculty member will be expected to participate in, and when appropriate lead, clinical research and clinical trials.

Service Faculty member will serve on departmental, School of Medicine, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g. reviewer, conference organizer, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

MD/DO or MD/PhD degree (or equivalent)

Successful completion of a neurology residency at an accredited institution

Successful completion of Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship

Eligibility for licensure in Virginia and board certification or eligible in Neurology (ABPN)

Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Salary Range Commensurate with experience

FLSA Exemption Status Exempt

Hours per Week Varies

Restricted Position No

ORP Eligible Ineligible

Flexible Work Arrangement Other

Rank Open

Tenure Open

Months 12 months

Contact Information Contact Name:

Kelly Barnes Contact Email:

Kelly.Cecil@vcuhealth.org

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