General Neurology & Neurology Subspecialties - Academic - University of Missouri School of Medicine

The University of Missouri School of Medicine

Department of Neurology

General & Subspecialty Opportunities

The University of Missouri’s School of Medicine, Department of Neurology invites your application!

We are hiring both general neurology and neurology subspecialists. Our diverse, experienced team creates an excellent environment for experienced physicians, as well as those just getting started, post-fellowship. We offer support, mentorship, skilled leadership, and very competitive compensation.

We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply!

General Job Details:  

• Department is comprised of:
  • 16 neurologists
  • 14 neuroscientists
  • 3 Nurse Practitioners 

• Responsibilities are: 
  • ~90% Clinical
  • ~10% Teaching/Education/Administration
  • More flexible options are available for those with preferences for more teaching or research 
• Call Schedule: 1 month per year 
  • 2 weeks on, 2x/year 
  • Residents take 1st call 
  • No Stroke, ICU call 
  • No overnight unless emergency 
  • Backup available with all subspecialties 
• Practice Schedule: M-F 40 hours/week 
  • Inpatient Only: ~10-12 Patients/day 
  • Outpatient Only: ~14-16 Patients/day 
    • 2-3 Exam Rooms 
    • Strong nursing Support
• Teaching Responsibilities: 
  • Present 1-2x/year in Grand Rounds 
  • Our faculty will always have learners but faculty can dictate how many are present in the clinic 
  • Option to oversee resident clinic and review encounters to build productivity towards incentive pay 
• All ranks available – commensurate with experience  
• Primarily Non-tenure track
  • Funded researchers can be considered for tenure-track

As the largest Neurologic Care Team in mid-Missouri, the department's facilities include:  

• A dedicated 28-bed Neurosciences Center with 6 bed EMU  
• 14-bed Neurosciences ICU  
• AANEM Lab Accreditation with Exemplary Status  
• Level IV Epilepsy program  
• Level 1 Acute Stroke Center  
• MDA/ALS clinics  
• An accredited Sleep Program  
• First Adult Certified Duchenne Care Center by PPMD.  

Our academic programs include a neurology residency program and the following six accredited neurology fellowship programs:  

• ACGME-Accredited Fellowship Programs
  • Clinical Neurophysiology
  • Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Advanced Sleep Medicine
  • Vascular Neurology

• UCNS-Accredited Fellowship Program
  • Neuro Critical Care   

In addition to clinical opportunities, the MU Center for Translational Neuroscience and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory offers a vast array of academic and research opportunities. Currently, there are established basic and translational research programs with 30+ clinical trials in Neurology.   

Qualifications: 

• MD/DO 
• Board-certified or board-eligible in neurology.  
• Successful completion of an accredited fellowship in the respective areas of expertise.
• For the purposes of this application, BC/BE candidates from ACGME accredited residencies and fellowships are considered experienced. 

Preferred Qualifications/Procedures: 

• EMG/Nerve Studies 
• Sleep Studies 
• Botox

About MU Neurology:

MU Department of Neurology offers comprehensive and multidisciplinary care in areas such as epilepsy, sleep disorders, clinical neurophysiology, neuromuscular diseases, interventional and acute, chronic cerebrovascular disease, movement disorders, behavioral neurology, neurological intensive critical care, headache, and multiple sclerosis. In addition, we have expertise in various subspecialty areas, including pediatric neurology, neuro-ophthalmology, neuropathology, neuro-rehab, and pain medicine.

As the largest Neurologic Care Team in mid-Missouri, the department's facilities include a dedicated 28-bed Neurosciences Center with 6 bed EMU; 14-bed Neurosciences ICU, Level IV Epilepsy program, Level 1 Acute Stroke Center, MDA/ALS clinics, and an accredited Sleep Program.

We offer opportunities to assist in the department's growth, the education of students, residents, and fellows across six neurology fellowship programs, including Clinical Neurophysiology, Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology, Neuro Critical Care, Sleep Medicine, Advanced Sleep Medicine, and Vascular Neurology, as well as research and scholarly activities. 

In addition to clinical opportunities, the MU Center for Translational Neuroscience,  Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, and NextGen Precision Health offer a vast array of academic and research opportunities.

About Us:

MU Health Care is the first and only institution in mid-Missouri to earn the Comprehensive Stroke Center certification from DNV GL Healthcare and is a certified Level I Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of expertise for treating our stroke patients. With the region's only dedicated stroke neurologist and fellowship-trained neuro-interventionalists, MU Health Care's stroke team provides better treatment and safer procedures to our patients from immediate stroke care to rehabilitation.

The University of Missouri, located in Columbia, has an average enrollment of 35,000 students and is Missouri's largest public research university. Mizzou is also the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Missouri System and one of only five universities nationwide with law, medicine, veterinary medicine, and a nuclear research reactor on one campus. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities since 1908, Mizzou is considered one of the nation's top-tier institutions.

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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