Greater Kentucky HERC

The Department of Neurology is recruiting for a faculty member with training in Neuro-Ophalmology Medicine to support the Department. This position will allow for the provision of outpatient therapeutic services and inpatient coverage. The faculty member in this position will report to the Chairman of the Department of Neurology.

The primary responsibilities for this position will be: participate in clinical teaching activities and provide direct or consultative neurological care for patients (adults and/or children) with neurological illness in outpatient and/or outreach clinics as negotiated with the Department Chair. In addition, this position will attend on the Neurology (adult and/or pediatric) inpatient ward and/or consultative services and/or provide coverage for other faculty, and acquire and improve skills in research and teaching pertinent to future leadership roles in Academic Medicine.

Please include a CV along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

This position has been identified as supporting UK HealthCare, which receives funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Therefore, all individuals hired into this position must comply with the federal CMS mandate issued in March of 2022. This mandate requires all new hires to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. Start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.

MD, DO, or equivalent

Completion of residency in Neurology. The successful candidate will have experience in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with neurological conditions and a proven record of excellent clinical care.

Eligible for Kentucky Medical licensure.

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