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University of South Carolina

Clinical Asst/Assoc/Professor (Open rank)- General Neurologist or Behavioral Neu

University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228

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Position Summary The Neurologist plays a pivotal role by providing excellent clinical care for patients with cognitive and behavioral complaints as a member of the USC Brain Health Network. There is also an opportunity for the recruited faculty to continue engagement in clinical research. In addition, he/she will have the opportunity to teach and supervise medical students, residents, and/or fellows. The Neurologist will be clinically affiliated with Prisma Health, the largest health carer system in South Carolina, and will be involved with clinical education and training in the Department of Neurology.

Duties The Neurologist is an integral member of the clinical care delivery team for patients referred to the USC Brain Health Network (BHN). They will collaborate with the primary care physician, assessment team, and community engagement team to treat and coordinate care for patients and to support the needs of caregivers through:

Direct patient care

Evaluation of cognitive assessments

Development of cognitive care plans

Clinical consult to primary care providers to support ongoing patient management

Furthermore, the Neurologist will establish strong positive relationships with all BHN partner clinicians and sites. These relationships will serve as a platform for knowledge sharing, collaborative problem‑solving, development of the Network to ensure that we are meeting the needs of the community, the providers, and the health system.

Additionally, the Neurologist will provide teaching, oversight, and/or collaboration with one or more Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), medical students, residents, and/or fellows.

Finally, the Neurologist will participate in and support neuroscience research activities within the University of South Carolina and USC School of Medicine.

Required Education and Experience

Board certification or board eligibility in Neurology

The candidate will be expected to have demonstrated high quality patient‑oriented clinical care

Prefer expertise in dementia and related cognitive disorders

Prefer a candidate that has ongoing research that has attracted peer‑reviewed funding and has been published in high‑impact journals, although this is not a requirement for this position

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer expertise in dementia and related cognitive disorders

Prefer a candidate that has ongoing research that has attracted peer‑reviewed funding and has been published in high‑impact journals, although this is not a requirement for this position

EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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