Director of Education Training and Clinical Integration, Neurologist, Assistant Professor - 991399

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Primary Purpose:

Serves as a physician leader overseeing the design, execution, and evaluation of educational programs, while maintaining a clinical practice. Bridges academic and clinical excellence, ensuring that neurologic education and patient care are closely aligned. Promotes innovative, competency-based learning and fosters a culture of continuous professional development across all levels of medical staff.

DISCLAIMER: Salary (compensation) will vary depending on the number of years of experience as a medical assistant.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range: 

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? Yes  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates work activities of subordinates and staff, including hiring, coaching, evaluating, and terminating, all in accordance with University policies and procedures
2. Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of neurology-focused educational programs for medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers.
3. Integrates simulation-based training, case-based learning, and interprofessional education to enhance neurological competency.
4. Serves as a key liaison with affiliated medical schools, residency/fellowship programs, and academic partners.
5. Collaborates with departmental and institutional leadership on resource allocation and strategic planning.
6. Provides expert clinical care for patients with neurological and neuromuscular disorders.
7. Encourages and supports scholarly work in medical education and neurology.
8. Facilitates research collaborations and grant applications within the realm of neuroscience education and training.
9. Completes special projects as assigned.
10. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge:
1. Medicine - Comprehensive knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventative health-care measures.
2. Psychology — Thorough knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
3. Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
4. Therapy and Counseling — Comprehensive knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
5. Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
6. English Language - Thorough knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
7. Customer and Personal Service - General knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of user satisfaction.
8. Advanced knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulatory bodies affecting healthcare practices.
9. Advanced knowledge of GCP guidelines and all applicable regulations.
Skills:
1. Research - Expert skills in conducting research in area of expertise.
2. Speaking - Advanced skills in talking to others to convey information effectively.
3. Reading Comprehension - Proficient understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
4. Writing - Proficient skills in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
5. Learning Strategies - Proficient skills in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
6. Active Listening - Advanced skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
7. Active Learning - Proficient skills in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
8. Critical Thinking - Proficient skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
9. Complex Problem Solving - Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
10. Time Management - Advanced skills in managing one's own time and the time of others.
11. Monitoring - Proficient skills in monitoring / assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
12. Science - Proficient skills using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Abilities:
1. Ability to work with minimal supervision and within the scope of clinical research protocols.
2. Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
3. Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
4. Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
5. Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
6. Problem Solving - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
7. Detail Oriented - The ability to pay attention to details, understand underlying cause/effect relationships, and account for those details and relationships.
Physical Requirements and Working Environment:
1. May be exposed to sharp instruments, disposable gloves, and personal protective equipment, among others.
2. Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
3. Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
4. Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
5. Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.
6. May be required to work nights or weekends.
7. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
8. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to syringes, latex gloves, pens, pencils, and computer keyboards.

Required Certifications/Licensures: 1. Board Certification in Neurology.

2. Electromyography Fellowship.

3. Active Florida medical license.

Required Education: Medical Degree (MD)

Major (if required: Neurology

Required Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years of clinical neurology experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Experience in clinical neurology and neuromuscular research.

2. Strong academic portfolio in neurology education and mentorship.

3. Experience with diverse and inclusive research settings.
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  Yes  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.