Assistant Professor of Clinical Neuromuscular Neurology

The Department of Neurology at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a full time Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology in the Neurology Neuromuscular Division.

The incumbent will be involved in the clinical care of neuromuscular patients at the UHealth clinics, University of Miami Hospital, and Jackson Memorial Hospital. The incumbent will be appointed at the rank of non-tenure earning Assistant Professor on the clinical educator track in the Neuromuscular Division, Department of Neurology at the University of Miami School of Medicine.

Essential Job Functions

• Care for patients in the UHealth outpatient settings
• Conduct EMGs at Uhealth, JMH and develop the EMG service at Uhealth Tower
• Train/mentor physicians and staff
• Preparation and presentation at teaching conferences
• Develop research program in Neuromuscular Disorder
• Obtain data and results that can be used to submit an application for future clinical research awards
• Will conduct EMGs testing at Uhealth and JMH clinics and develop the EMG service at the University of Miami Hospital
• Will participate in the educational and mentorship activities of the Neuromuscular Division and the Department of Neurology

Desired Qualifications:

• Requires an MD degree from a recognized accredited University (or foreign equivalent)
• Neuromuscular Fellowship is also required and board certification in Neurology is strongly recommended
• Eligible for Florida Medical License
• Strong clinical and research background in the areas of clinical or translational research in Neuromuscular Disorder

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Good communications skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other employees
• Good organizational skills

The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 17,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.

The University of Miami Health System is transforming health care in South Florida and beyond. When you work with our nationally-ranked physicians who provide life-saving treatment, or when you support researchers who are seeking cures and treatments, you become part of an exciting enterprise. And, working together, we are making South Florida a destination for health care.

From nurses to lab technicians, receptionists to assistants, food service workers to pharmacy employees, the University of Miami Health System is the place for you and your career aspirations. As the only university health system in South Florida, we offer unique careers throughout our network of three hospitals and two dozen outpatient facilities located in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Collier counties.

• Competitive salaries
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave and Floating Holidays
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance (several options available)
• Access to State-of-the-Art Wellness Center
• Flexible Schedules
• Work/Life Balance
• Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem