Neurosurgery - Functional Neurosurgeon (F74560)

Functional Neurosurgeon (F74560)

Department of Neurosurgery, VCU Health, Richmond, VA

Mission or Goal of Unit

As clinicians, educators, and investigators in the evolving field of Neurosurgery, our mission is to improve the health of all people by excelling in patient care, education, and research.

Chief Purpose of this position

This position is an open rank full-time faculty position as a functional surgeon in the Department of Neurosurgery. The faculty member will provide patient care, engage in medical student and neurosurgery resident and fellow education, and coordinate and mange patients within the DBS and epilepsy programs. 

Position Responsibilities

Clinical
Primary clinical responsibilities include care of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Candidates with appropriate training and experience may be asked to provide adult/general neurosurgical services.

Teaching
The faculty member will be expected to teach medical students, neurosurgery residents (and those from other Departments), and fellows.

Research
The faculty member will be expected to conduct research and/or clinical trials in an academic setting with other PIs, learners, and students.

Service
Faculty member will serve on departmental, School of Medicine, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g., reviewer, conference organizer, etc.

Required Qualifications

• BC/BE in Neurosurgery
• Fellowship training in functional neurosurgery
• Experience in a clinical setting
• Must hold/obtain a valid license to practice medicine in the state of Virginia  
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Competency in general/adult Neurosurgery

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We are over 900 physicians and 19 clinical departments providing services at various sites in Virginia, including VCU Medical Center — Richmond, VA – the region’s comprehensive Level 1 Trauma Center, verified in adult, pediatric, and burn trauma care. VCU Medical Center integrates hospitals, clinical care facilities, health sciences schools and medical research.

Our physician-driven, patient-centered care model reflects the values and vision of an outstanding integrated academic practice.

VCU Health has consistently ranked high in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals study in the state and metro Richmond area. Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU continues to expand inpatient and outpatient services, as well as the new Virginia Treatment Center for Children, opened in 2018, serving as a beacon of hope for families seeking mental health services. We are proud that VCU Health has twice achieved Magnet® designation.  We are honored to be recognized by Working Mother magazine’s “100 Best” for work/life balance and integration. Since 2006, the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce has consistently named VCU Health an Area Employer of Choice. You won’t find a more appreciative organization to work for, nor better people to work with.

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