Open Rank of Neurology - Adult Neurology

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico Department of Neurology seeks a neuromuscular neurologist to join its faculty. This role is focused on being a clinician-educator with expertise in neuromuscular disorders and a commitment to providing excellent patient care in the outpatient setting at the University of New Mexico Hospital Clinical Neurosciences Center. The neuromuscular faculty offer comprehensive care for a wide range of neuromuscular disorders. The position involves clinical duties such as outpatient patient care, electrodiagnostic testing, neuromuscular ultrasound, and managing patients on advanced therapies. Academic responsibilities include teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, and participating in departmental research. The successful candidate should possess strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams. The neuromuscular section at UNM benefits from philanthropic funding, supporting advancements in clinical care, research, and education. Multidisciplinary ALS and Muscular Dystrophy clinics are certified Care Centers. New Mexico has the largest known population of individuals with Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy (OPMD), offering unique opportunities. The Department of Neurology has 43 faculty members and supports robust clinical programs, research initiatives, and well-established residency programs. Fellowship training is available in clinical neurophysiology and other subspecialties. The University of New Mexico Hospital is the state's only Level I Trauma Center and serves as the primary academic medical center and tertiary referral center. The UNM School of Medicine is dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and service to New Mexico's diverse communities. The campus offers the resources of a major research university.

Requirements

MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
Board certified or board eligible in neurology or physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR)
Completion of an adult neurology or PMR residency by the start date
Eligibility for medical license in the State of New Mexico
Eligible to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Completion of a neuromuscular or clinical neurophysiology fellowship by the start date
Experience diagnosing and managing patients with neuromuscular disorders
Expertise in electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/NCS)
Experience with neuromuscular ultrasound is desirable
Interest in neuromuscular clinical research and/or scholarly activity
Commitment to medical education and mentorship of learners
A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the University's mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Outpatient patient care
Electrodiagnostic testing
Neuromuscular ultrasound
Management of patients receiving advanced therapies for neuromuscular disease, including infusion-based biologic treatments and gene-targeted therapies
Participation in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows
Participation in research activities of the department