Open Rank of Neurosurgery

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

14h•$684,634•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery is recruiting a board certified or board eligible, Open Rank, Open Track, general neurosurgeon with a focused experience in treating brain trauma and spine disorders; comfort managing basic pediatric conditions is welcome but not required. Enthusiastic interest in leading and growing such as neurosurgical practice is needed. Successful candidates will join 12 established neurosurgeons and neurocritical care doctors practicing and teaching neurosurgery residents at the University of New Mexico. The University of New Mexico is the only tertiary referral neurosurgical center and Level 1 trauma center in the state of 2.3 million people. There is significant need and opportunity to expand our general neurosurgical practice, especially that of brain and spinal trauma and degenerative spine disorders. Overall, the department has a comprehensive practice encompassing the full range of neurological disorders in both adult and pediatric patients. This practice is supported by an experienced group of 24 advanced practice providers, has an expanding ACGME-approved residency, and is predominantly based in a newly opened and equipped Critical Care Tower.

Requirements

MD, DO, or equivalent degree
Certification by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) or its international equivalent or completion, by start date, of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited residency in neurological surgery
Eligibility for employment in the United States

Nice To Haves

Academic neurosurgery practice; with a minimum of one year as fellow or attending surgeon, working with residents and students
Teaching: with lectures and presentations listed
Scholarly activity; with evidence of publication, participation in clinical/ translational research, and/or independent funding of research
Commitment to Community; with 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

Leading and growing such as neurosurgical practice
Practicing and teaching neurosurgery residents
Treating brain trauma and spine disorders
Managing basic pediatric conditions (welcome but not required)
Confirmation of successful surgical and medical management of complex neurosurgical conditions
Confirmation of commitment to resident and/or medical student education and/or mentoring
Outstanding ability to communicate effectively across multiple specialties