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University of California - Davis

Movement Disorders Section Chief

University of California - Davis, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828


Position Overview

Salary range:

The salary range for this position is $215,000-$350,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.Application WindowOpen date:

January 8, 2024Most recent review date:

Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.Final date:

Tuesday, Jan 7, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.Position Description

The Department of Neurology, University of California at Davis, School of Medicine is recruiting a physician leader to serve as Section Chief of our growing division of Movement Disorders. The position is offered in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor (HSCP) or Clinical Neurology series at the Associate or Full Professor rank, commensurate with experience.The incumbent will serve as Section Chief of Movement Disorders, providing leadership, support, and strategic planning of the Section, including direction of its clinical, educational, and research efforts. The position requires strong leadership and management skills related to operational effectiveness, strategic planning, and clinical operations. The incumbent will provide guidance and mentorship to promote the success of faculty at all levels, recruit and retain faculty, develop strategies to enhance communication and collaboration in partnership with the department Chair, and create a safe, equitable and inclusive workplace.All clinical faculty members must provide inpatient and outpatient clinic care; teach medical students, residents, and fellows; develop research and/or creative work; and provide University and public service.Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent will join an established team including a multi-disciplinary Huntington Disease (HDSA) Center of Excellence at UC Davis, Deep Brain Stimulation Program, and movement disorders fellowship program. The clinic provides a dedicated Movement Disorders team including neuropsychologists, nurse practitioner, psychiatrist, genetic counselor, physical therapist, social workers, with additional support of a program medical assistant and clinical pharmacists. The program is actively involved in industry- and NIH- sponsored clinical trials research as well as investigator-initiated translational research with basic neuroscience faculty.The UC Davis Department of Neurology and UC Davis Health teaching hospital are nationally ranked in US News & World Report. The department continues to expand with 60 clinical faculty across all neurological specialties, total faculty of 80, and excellent nursing, staff, neuropsychology, social work, clinical research, and pharmacological support.For the full position description and to apply, please visit:

https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06230Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)MD, DO or MD/PhDCalifornia Medical license or license eligibilityCompletion of an ACGME approved residency program and ABPN Board Certification in NeurologyDemonstrated leadership ability, including working knowledge of budgets, clinical operations and efficiency and clinical strategyAccomplished academic record to meet the criteria of Associate or Full Professor level faculty appointment at the University of CaliforniaDemonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environmentAdditional qualifications

(required at time of start)Neurology fellowship training in Movement Disorders or 5 years of clinical specialization in movement disordersPreferred qualifications

(other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)To be eligible for the Clinical Neurology series, evidence of success in obtaining extramural funding and/or administering clinical trials.Application Requirements

Document requirementsCover LetterCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Statement of Research (Optional)Statement of Teaching (Optional)Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit

https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion

for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.Reference requirements3-5 required (contact information only)Apply link:

https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06230Help contact:

jaten@ucdavis.eduAbout UC Davis

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus ( http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/ ).We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit:

https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:

http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-DiscriminationThe University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students.The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.Job Location

Sacramento, CA

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