Movement Disorders Assistant Professor

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking to recruit a dynamic Assistant Professor with strong clinical values and unique research skills for our department. This position presents an enormous opportunity to expand our Movement Disorders clinical care, research, and education within the department and School of Medicine. We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, communicative, caring, detail-oriented, organized, proactive, able to think critically, focused on quality, dedicated to personal growth, and highly motivated.

This position will be faculty of the Movement Disorders section in the University of Colorado, Department of Neurology. The position's time will be split between general movement disorders and the Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) Program (50/50). In each role, the individual will conduct direct patient care and have the opportunity to lead or participate in research and educational initiatives.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, supported by $757 million in research awards in fiscal year 2023, creating an overall economic impact to the state of Colorado of $11.5 billion. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The duties in this faculty position will include teaching, research, and service responsibilities. The overall determination of research and clinical activities (Movement Disorders & Functional Neurologic Disorders) and allocation of time and effort will be subject to the determination of the Section Chief.
• Clinical Duties include responsibilities at the faculty-level for the out-patient services with supervision of residents and medical students, supervision of patient procedures, and teaching of the house-staff as well as students.
• Teaching activities including leading teaching conferences and training medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Administrative responsibilities will include data entry into hospital systems, development of critical pathways, committee work, and projects aimed at improving the specialty and department mission. It is assumed the bulk of this non-clinical time will be spent working toward the production of scholarship activities. Attendance at the meetings and educational events of the department and specialty programs is expected. Other duties may be assigned as need arises.

Specific to FND Program

• Primary responsibilities will include direct clinical care of individuals with FND.
• Work collaboratively with FND Program Director, Business Manager, and multidisciplinary team.
• Act as liaison between FND Program and Movement Disorders section to ensure alignment of clinical, research and educational goals. This includes but is not limited to communicating patient, faculty, and staff needs to ensure high quality and efficient care for FND patients.
• Participate in peer review, in-service training, and quality improvement processes to understand patient care protocols and care delivery.
• Work collaboratively with the medical director in development, implementation of program changes, including any attendant quality improvement programs such as programs to assess the completeness and accuracy of neurological workup.
• Follow established SOM Department of Neurology and UCHealth policies, procedures, and objectives for continuous quality improvement objectives
• Participate in ongoing FND Program research initiatives in collaboration with team members to support understanding best patient outcomes, positioning the clinic for funding potential and fostering academic success and institutional recognition
• May represent the organization at various community and/or business meetings, committees, and task forces; promoting existing and new programs and/or policies
• Other duties may be assigned as need arises.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Movement Disorders Center (MDC) provides state of the art interdisciplinary clinical care and community outreach to patients and families in the Rocky Mountain Region, pursues research to treat and prevent movement disorders and educates the next generation of clinicians and researchers in this field. The University of Colorado has a distinguished history of excellence including the first and largest trial of cell transplantation for Parkinson's disease, development of the most widely used specialized speech therapy for Parkinson's disease, ground-breaking work in the description of Fragile-X Tremor Ataxia Syndrome, development of the first palliative care clinic in the United States focused on movement disorders, and one of the largest deep brain stimulation surgery centers in the country.

More than 5,000 movement disorders patients are served by the University of Colorado Hospital MDC clinics annually - by far the Rocky Mountain Region's largest referral center for these conditions. In addition to outpatient visits, our practitioners also provide specialized services such as Deep Brain Stimulation surgery (DBS), botuliunum toxin injections (Botox), sleep study interpretation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, neuropsychological testing, and psychiatric services.

University of Colorado Movement Disorders investigators are conducting 30-50 research studies at any time, funded by the National Institutes of Health and other governmental agencies, Michael J. Fox Foundation and other private foundations, and industry. These studies include: basic research, translational and clinical trials; multi-center and investigator-initiated trials; and collaborations across our department, medical school, campus, and local, national, and international institutions. Our faculty engages students and graduates of all levels in these research projects.

As well as educating students in research, our faculty teaches health care students and professionals locally, nationally, and internationally. The MDC sponsors a monthly campus multidisciplinary lecture series and co-sponsors a quarterly video rounds and an annual CME event for local physicians and neurologists. MDC members have an educational conference every other week, which includes journal club, lectures, and video rounds. Further, the MDC actively participates in and educates community lay movement disorders groups.

The FND Program observes local, national, and international recognition for their high-quality, multidisciplinary care of individuals with FND. At present, the University of Colorado FND Program is 1 of only 5 comprehensive outpatient clinics in the United States serving this population. This position is supported by highly motivated, passionate and dedicated faculty and staff including neurologists, behavioral health clinicians, social work, nurse management, and administrators. The FND Program is excited to expand into functional movement disorders with your help!

To learn more about the FND Program please visit: https://www.nestreatmentucd.org/

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, trainees, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Assistant Professor

• Applicants must be Board Certified or eligible to be board certified before start date
• Completed fellowship training in Movement Disorders
• A State of Colorado medical license and DEA license must be obtained on or before hire date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of previous or current research funding is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and within diverse team structures. Patient Privacy rights and patient safety as well as excellent patient rapport
• A positive, motivated, engaged, and caring attitude
• Empathetic to patients with chronic illnesses
• Great attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work with colleagues and patients in a confidential and professional manner
• Practices and follows good documentation processes
• Dedication to professional development and life-long learning
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and to think on your feet

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume.

3. Three - Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Neurology HR at neurology-hr@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

There is not an immediate urgency to fill this position. The start date for the position will be based on identifying the best individual to fill the role. Applications are accepted electronically at CU Careers. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, please apply by May 1, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as hiring range:

• Assistant Professor - $195,000-$210,000

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .