Faculty Position - Department of Pediatric Medicine, Division of Neurology

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

  • Memphis, Tennessee
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in the long-term follow-up care of childhood cancer survivors attending the After Completion of Therapy Clinic, lead quality improvement initiatives to improve clinic operations, and collaborate with physicians conducting clinical and basic research investigations involving long-term childhood cancer survivors. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMemphis, Tennessee
    Websitestjude.org/research/departments/pediatric-medicine/neurology.html

    Description

    SJCRH

    We seek a highly motivated, faculty-level (clinical track) candidate at the Assistant Member level with training in pediatric neurology. Candidate should have a strong interest in clinical care, health outcomes research and/or quality improvement. Subspecialty training is desirable, especially in neuro-oncology, epilepsy, neurophysiology, or sleep medicine.

    The Division of Neurology within the Department of Pediatric Medicine currently has one full-time and two part-time neurologist, one full-time advanced nurse practitioner, and a full-time research nurse. The successful candidate will provide inpatient and outpatient neurological clinical care and is expected to develop collaborative research within the institution. He/she will also supervise and mentor visiting medical students and residents, and participate in institutional educational activities for nurses and fellows.

    This position will report directly to the Division Director of Neurology. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in the long-term follow-up care of childhood cancer survivors attending the After Completion of Therapy Clinic, lead quality improvement initiatives to improve clinic operations,  and collaborate with physicians conducting clinical and basic research investigations involving long-term childhood cancer survivors.  The After Completion of Therapy Clinic provides follow-up care for eligible 5-year survivors of childhood cancer treated at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  In addition, the clinic supports numerous research initiatives focused on characterizing and improving outcomes after childhood cancer.

    It is essential that candidates have an MD, MD/PhD or DO degree, be Board certified or Board-eligible in pediatric neurology and able to obtain a Tennessee Medical or DO License

    To apply:

    Please submita CV and letter of interestdirectly via the online application.

    For more information:

    Raja (Bicky) Khan, MD

    Division of Neurology
    MS 135
    St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
    262 Danny Thomas Place
    Memphis, TN 38105-3678
    Email: raja.khan@stjude.org

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    St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.

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