Job Description
Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology – Movement Disorders
Department of Neurology | University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida
The Department of Neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated and academically oriented neurologist to join the Division of Movement Disorders as a full-time Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology on the Clinical Educator Track.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a nationally recognized academic health system dedicated to advancing neurological care, education, and research. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for patients with movement disorders while contributing to resident and fellow education, clinical research, and multidisciplinary program development across the University of Miami Health System.
The position offers a collaborative academic environment with opportunities to work alongside leading specialists in Parkinson’s disease, tremor, dystonia, ataxia, Huntington’s disease, and other complex neurological movement disorders.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient neurological care within the University of Miami Health System and Jackson Health System
- Diagnose and manage a broad range of movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease, tremor, dystonia, chorea, ataxia, and related neurodegenerative conditions
- Participate in outpatient clinic sessions and inpatient consultative services
- Teach and mentor neurology residents and fellows in clinical care and academic development
- Participate actively in departmental conferences, educational programs, and multidisciplinary case discussions
- Develop and present educational lectures and teaching conferences
- Engage in clinical research initiatives and scholarly activities
- Contribute to research efforts, including data collection, analysis, and development of future clinical research opportunities and funding initiatives
- Collaborate with faculty and interdisciplinary teams to advance patient care and academic excellence
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school (or foreign equivalent)
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
- Fellowship training in Movement Disorders preferred
- Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Florida
- Strong interest in academic neurology, clinical teaching, and research
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary academic environment
Why University of Miami Health System
The University of Miami Health System is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, recognized for innovation in patient care, cutting-edge research, and exceptional medical education. Located in Miami, Florida, faculty benefit from a vibrant and diverse community, outstanding quality of life, and year-round tropical climate.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school (or foreign equivalent)
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
- Fellowship training in Movement Disorders preferred
- Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Florida
- Strong interest in academic neurology, clinical teaching, and research
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary academic environment