Neurosurgeon – Complex Spine/Spinal Deformity Specialty (F74570) | School of Medicine, Neurosurgery

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

The Department of Neurosurgery at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Neurosurgeon with fellowship training/specialty focus in Complex Spine/Spinal Deformity neurosurgery. The position is for collateral faculty appointment at academic level commensurate per experience. Position expectations include coordination and management of a complex spine program as well as teaching and participation in multidisciplinary clinical measures.  This position is a full-time faculty position as a Complex Spine/Spinal Deformity 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 surgical aspects of spinal research.

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

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery
• Eligibility for Virginia medical license
• Fellowship training in Complex Spine/Spinal Deformity
• 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

ORP Eligible: Yes

This posting will be open until filled.

Position Type: Clinical
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Open
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department: Neurosurgery/1605

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Bree Bolin
Contact Email: briana.bolin@vcuhealth.org
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