UNIV - Cognitive & Behavioral Neurologist - Open Rank - Department of Neurology

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Neurology seeks a qualified individual to join its Division of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology. Successful applicants should possess excellent clinical skills and have experience in teaching fellows residents and students. Research experience in clinical trials imaging cognitive neuroscience dementia/Alzheimers disease or other related areas is essential. Board certification in general neurology is required. Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Certification is a plus.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000985 COM Neurology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The selected candidate will join a growing team with the newly formed South Carolina Alzheimers Network (SCAN). SCAN is a multi-site clinical program at MUSC Health designed to provide patients with an early and accurate diagnosis and treatment plan longitudinal co-management with primary care access to the new Alzheimers disease medications and access to the latest research. The newly formed clinical SCAN team consists of 3 APPs 2 Dementia Care Social Workers Psychometrists Dementia care Schedulers and multiple partnerships and collaborations with Primary Care Behavioral Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry. Women and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

Your ONLINE application for this position should include a curriculum vitae the names and contact information of at least three references and a cover letter expressing your qualifications and statement of clinical interests.

The Department of Neurology at MUSC is a rapidly growing academic program located in beautiful Charleston South Carolina. Charleston is one of the most historic cities in the southeastern United States and offers a wide variety of recreational activities including swimming sailing kayaking fishing and golf. There are numerous excellent restaurants and the Spoleto Festival brings exceptional cultural events to the area every year.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects up to 15 lbs. from floor level to height of 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects up to 15 lbs. from height of 36 inches to floor level unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects up to 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

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