Stroke & Vascular Neurologist (Assistant Professor)

Department Overview This position reports to (supervisor): Chair, Dept of Neurology and Head, Division of Stroke and Vascular Neurology The Oregon Stroke Center at OHSU has been a national leader in stroke care and research since 1979. We were the first stroke center in the Northwest to: have a stroke clinic (1979); perform interventional stroke treatment (1991); treat with IV TPA (1991); coil an aneurysm (1992); do carotid stenting (1998); perform mechanical thrombectomy (2000); develop a clinical stroke database (2004); obtain stroke center certification (2006); develop local stroke clinics throughout the state (2010); and are the first hospital in nation to use IV Tenecteplase to treat stroke patients (2019). The stroke team is comprised of four stroke neurologists (one of which is also trained in interventional radiology), one stroke fellow, ANP, RN. and multiple clinical/research coordinators. The Inpatient Stroke Service is composed of vascular neurologists, neurointerventionalists, neurosurgeons, an R.N. stroke care coordinator and many other supporting R.N.s, P.T./O.T., and case management. As we expand our inpatient clinical capacity, we are also looking to expand our clinical faculty to cover Neurology Stroke Attending and call coverage. Function/Duties of Position The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the University's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service. Appointee shall have a demonstrated competence in patient care and teaching/mentorship. The most desired candidate will also have interest/experience in research/scholarship/discovery and/or administrative leadership. Teaches trainees and support staff in their area of professional expertise. Teaching is done through assigned lectures to be given during the course of the year and through teaching in the course of performing their own job by modeling best practices, mentoring trainees, guiding learning through delegating graduated and focused levels of responsibility. Assistant Professors have a demonstrated competence in teaching and are knowledgeable about relevant guidelines from all applicable regulating bodies. (E.g. ACGME competencies for clinical faculty). Provides an outstanding level of professional performance (e.g. quality of clinical care for clinical faculty). Professional performance is to be delivered in a manner that is compliant with the regulations and guidelines of all relevant regulating bodies. Treats all patients, research subjects, trainees and co-workers with dignity and respect. May maintain a program of scholarly research activity directed toward improved understanding of the causes, detection, and treatment of diseases. May develop and direct scholarly research activities focused toward improving the educational foundation within Neurology. May engage in public service through consultative activities with OHSU and non-University groups as approved by the Chair. May also participate in additional departmental or hospital administration as approved by the Chair. Required Qualifications Position Conditions/Qualifications: Doctorate in medicine & residency training in Neurology. Demonstrated competence in patient care & teaching. Current unlimited Oregon MD/DO (or equivalent) license prior to start. Registered with Federal Drug Administration and be authorized to prescribe medications. Board certification or eligibility for board certification in Neurology is required. Ideal candidates will have interest and expertise in research/scholarship/discovery. Compliance: Code of conduct Respect in the workplace Applicable law, policies, procedures, positions certifying agencies and agreements related to position, department, or OHSU as a whole All duties and responsibilities of the Neurology provider conform to the credentialing process, OHSU Hospital Medical Staff and University Medical Group (UMG) guidelines. This position requires undivided effort at the specified FTE level. Additional Details Work Schedule, Hours, FTE, Salary Range: FTE: 1.0 FTE Part of Vista expansion project Attending two - four weeks / year - TBD Salary: Commensurate with Experience Location: Portland, OR (Marquam Hill Campus) Job Type: Faculty/Neurologist Why apply to OHSU? We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.