Stroke Neurologist or Neurohospitalist

Description

The Department of Neurology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks candidates for a Stroke Neurologist and Neurohospitalist at the Assistant/Associate/Professor rank (tenure-eligible or tenure-ineligible). Clinical responsibilities include inpatient attending on both the stroke/vascular neurology and the general neurology services as well as providing telestroke care, acute stroke treatment, and outpatient general and cerebrovascular care. The successful applicant will also teach, including overseeing residents and fellows.

Rank and tenure status are dependent upon qualifications and experience. Candidates must have an MD or DO degree, be board-eligible or board-certified in Neurology and/or Vascular Neurology and have completed fellowship training in this sub-specialty. Telestroke experience is preferred. Excellence in clinical care is required. To be considered for the tenure-eligible position, candidates must have a strong interest in a career in academic medicine and demonstrate scholarship and excellence in two domains consistent with the requirements for tenure in the School of Medicine.

The University of Virginia and affiliated UVAHealth form the premier institution for medical research and clinical care in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The faculty member will be welcomed into the highly collaborative environment of the University of Virginia and have ready access to several research-oriented schools and centers across the University of Virginia grounds, which provide a rich platform for shared discovery.

The University of Virginia is located east of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, just 30 minutes from Shenandoah National Park and 100 miles south of Washington DC. Charlottesville is considered among the best places to live in the US, with a vibrant arts and music scene, pristine nature, local wineries and breweries, and tons of small-town charm. We will offer a competitive salary, space, and a start-up package.

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and health assessment prior to their first day of employment per University policy. This position will remain open until filled. For questions about the application process, please contact Amanda Pringle  additional information about this position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Robert Sawyer, via email at bfg8sh.

Candidates must have an MD or DO or equivalent degree, be board-eligible or board-certified in Neurology and/or Vascular Neurology and have completed fellowship training in this sub-specialty. Telestroke experience is preferred. Excellence in clinical care is required.

Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Cover letter
• CV/resume
• Statement of contributions or potential contributions to UVA Health ASPIRE values
• Professional reference list