Faculty Associate - Neurology

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians • Largo, MD

5d • $300,000 - $380,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland Faculty Practice is seeking a full-time faculty neurologist for the Department of Neurology, based at UM Capital Region Health in Largo, Maryland. The position primarily focuses on providing high-quality outpatient neurological care to patients in the surrounding community.

The Department is a comprehensive academic department dedicated to patient care, education, and research. Its faculty evaluate and treat a broad range of neurological conditions, including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), migraine, and other complex neurological conditions. Services include inpatient, consultative, and outpatient care, supported by a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level 4 Epilepsy Center, Neuro-Critical Care Unit, and comprehensive outpatient programs. The multidisciplinary approach gives patients access to advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitation services. Faculty also participate in federally funded research and clinical trials investigating neurological disorders and new approaches to diagnosis and treatment.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive outpatient neurological evaluation and treatment, including patient examinations, diagnosis and treatment planning, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and procedures, coordination of care with other healthcare professionals, and ongoing management of patients with neurological conditions. Additional responsibilities may include departmental, educational, and academic activities, as appropriate to the position. The department seeks a collaborative, patient-focused neurologist committed to outstanding care and the continued growth of neurology services at UM Capital Region Health. The annual salary range is $300,000–$380,000; exact salary depends on multiple factors and some candidates may not be eligible for the upper end of the range.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Medicine in the area of specialty.
• 3–5 years of clinical experience.
• CPR required.
• BLS required.
• ACLS and/or other relevant certification as required by the department.
• Board certification or eligibility in the area of specialty.
• Demonstrated ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, and/or publishing.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
• Knowledge of principles of growth and development across the lifespan and ability to assess data reflecting patients’ population-specific and age-specific needs.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, patients’ families, departmental units, and medical and nursing staff on essential matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient neurological evaluation and treatment.
• Perform patient examinations and develop diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals.
• Provide ongoing management of patients with neurological conditions.
• Participate in departmental, educational, and academic activities, as appropriate to the position.

Benefits

• The employer offers a total rewards package supporting employees’ health, life, career, and retirement; further details are available through the referenced employee benefits information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree