Movement Disorders Division Director

The University of Minnesota Medical School (UMN) seeks an accomplished movement disorders neurologist or physician clinical trialist to serve as the next Director of the Division of Movement Disorders. The incoming leader will oversee a growing division with a strong clinical foundation advanced neuromodulation surgery program NIH-supported laboratories and an ACGME-recognized Movement Disorders Fellowship.

Reporting directly to the Chair of the Department of Neurology Jerrold L. Vitek MD PhD a recognized neuromodulation pioneer the Division Director of Movement Disorders will lead one of the nations premier translational ecosystems in Parkinsons disease and neuromodulation. This leadership role advances clinical excellence innovative neuromodulation therapies multidisciplinary care and NIH-funded research within a top-tier academic environment.

The division is currently leading and participating with several nationally distinguished resourcesincluding the Morris K. Udall Center of Excellence in Parkinsons Disease Research the Neuromodulation Research Center (NMRC) the Movement Disorders and Motor Neurophysiology Laboratories the Center for Neural Engineering and UMNs world-leading Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR)providing unparalleled opportunities for clinical and translational science and innovation in deep brain stimulation gait and balance research neurophysiology imaging and device-based therapy.

The Division Director will lead the current movement neurology division in work that is also supported by a robust multidisciplinary team of neurologists neurosurgeons neuropsychologists rehabilitation specialists engineers scientists and research staff serving a diverse population of more than 3.5 million across the Twin Cities region. Protected research time is available.

Key Program Highlights

• World-class leadership under Jerrold Vitek MD PhD a global authority in DBS neuromodulation and basal ganglia research and Director of the UMN Udall Center.

• NINDS-designated Morris K. Udall Center of Excellence in Parkinsons Disease ResearchAdvancing mechanistic understanding and next-generation neuromodulation therapies.

• Neuromodulation Research Center (NMRC): A national referral center with integrated neurologyneurosurgeryengineering collaboration advanced intra-operative neurophysiology adaptive/closed-loop DBS development and strong industry partnerships.

• Movement Disorders and Motor Neurophysiology Laboratories led by Colum MacKinnon PhD and Scott Cooper MD PhD supporting cutting-edge human motor control gait balance cortical/subcortical physiology quantitative kinematics/EMG and advanced imaging studies.

• Robust multidisciplinary DBS program supported by 3 functional neurosurgeons allied health neuropsychology PT/OT/SLP and dedicated clinical research coordinators.

• Strong clinical trials and research infrastructure supported by research leadership Jeremy Duncan PhD Research Director the MNDRIVE Brain Conditions Initiative and department-wide regulatory/IRB support staff.

• ACGME-recognized Movement Disorders Fellowship with 1 or 2 fellows training each year in a 2 year program strong existing support from industry with possibility of expansion in future (AbbVie Abbott Medtronic Boston Scientific).

• Diverse patient population serving a clinic footprint both in the central University site and suburban clinical settings associated with M Health Fairview.

• Access to unmatched institutional research infrastructure including the 10.5T human MRI at CMRR biomedical engineering neuroengineering genomics stem cell research and statewide MnDRIVE partnerships.

Position Responsibilities

The Division Director will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the clinical research educational and operational missions of the Division of Movement Disorders including but not limited to:

• Lead and further grow the Divisions clinical programs ensuring continued excellence and innovation in the diagnosis and management of Parkinsons disease tremor dystonia ataxia atypical parkinsonism and related disorders.

• Expand and enhance the Divisions already strong clinical research and clinical trials portfolio increasing participation in device-based pharmacologic neuromodulation and translational studies and integrating research efficiently within clinical workflows and with project principal investigators and research teams

• Foster and strengthen translational and clinical research programs including deep brain stimulation (DBS) adaptive/closed-loop neuromodulation neuroengineering partnerships gait and balance circuitry research advanced imaging/connectomics and wearable/remote monitoring technologies.

• Cultivate a collaborative inclusive and high-performing culture promoting excellent communication interdisciplinary teamwork and alignment across neurology neurosurgery neuropsychology rehabilitation engineering and allied health teams.

• Mentor recruit and support faculty fellows and residents promoting academic productivity leadership development and professional growth in movement disorders neuromodulation and clinical investigation.

• Collaborate with the Movement Disorders Fellowship Program Director ensuring excellence in curriculum trainee experience recruitment and strategic expansion toward two fellows per year.

• Partner closely with health system leadership and neurosurgery to optimize DBS workflows referral networks evaluation pathways and patient experience supporting continued growth of neuromodulation services and surgical volume.

• Support departmental and institutional leadership in strategic planning resource allocation quality improvement initiatives and broader programmatic development across the Department of Neurology and the Medical School.

• Serve as the Divisions representative locally regionally and nationally enhancing program visibility cultivating referral relationships and promoting the Division as a leader in movement disorders and neuromodulation.

Required Qualifications

• MD DO or equivalent degree; board-certified/board-eligible in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).

• Fellowship training in Movement Disorders or equivalent advanced expertise with demonstrated excellence in the diagnosis and management of Parkinsons disease tremor dystonia ataxia and related conditions.

• Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Minnesota.

• Strong clinical expertise in movement disorder diseases.

• Proven track record of scholarly productivityclinical translational or basic sciencesufficient for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor on the clinical track.

• Demonstrated ability to lead or contribute to clinical research or clinical trials; experience integrating research workflows into clinical care is strongly preferred.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to foster collaboration across neurology neurosurgery neuropsychology rehabilitation engineering and allied health teams.

• A leadership style characterized by emotional intelligence transparency humility and team-orientationcapable of cultivating a positive culture and guiding a diverse multidisciplinary workforce.

• Commitment to education mentorship and academic development of trainees residents fellows and junior faculty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience (e.g. fellowship director section chief PI of funded research clinical trials leadership or equivalent) in an academic medical center.

• Experience with industry-sponsored research partnerships.

• Demonstrated ability to build high-quality referral relationships and represent a program regionally or nationally.

• Familiarity with NIH-funded research programs clinical trial execution regulatory processes or multidisciplinary research collaborations.

• Experience managing or participating in fellowship programs curriculum development or graduate medical education leadership.

• Interest or experience in innovative care delivery models remote monitoring wearable technology AI-driven programming or patient-centered pathway design.

Pay and Benefits:

This role is dually employed by University of Minnesota Physicians and the University of Minnesota. Total salary is market competitive and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Clinical salary aligned with clinical effort is provided through M Physicians. The base salary range for this position is $270000 - $320000 commensurate with experience qualifications and cFTE. The salary from the University is dependent upon the academic effort of the person hired.

M Physicians provides the following benefits:

• Substantial 401K employer contribution.

• Well-being program including an annual spending allotment peer coaching counseling and concierge services.

• Allowance for CME license board certification and DEA fees.

• Malpractice insurance coverage.

• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

In addition the University provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes low-cost medical dental pharmacy plans and much more. Additional information can be found here: M Physicians Benefits and University Benefits.

M Health and Clinical Partnerships

Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system. This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to build a nationally known academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.

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