Assistant or Associate Professor / Headache Medicine & General Neurologist

Department Overview

About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s HospitalLink https://www.ohsu.edu/doernbecherWith a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.

 

About OHSULink www.ohsu.eduOHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 18,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations. OHSU’s stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.

 

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Function/Duties of Position

The Division of Pediatriac Neurology provides clinical care to pediatric patients within Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, a 151 bed hospital-within-a-hospital associated with OHSU, and a member of NACHRI, as well as Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Outpatient Clinics.  The division of pediatric neurology is a highly motivated vibrant team of faulty focused on scholarship, research, and advocacy as well as providing the best teaching and clinical care to their chosen area. 

 

This position may be scheduled to provide patient care as a consultant to other inpatient services, though it is highly anticipated that the majority of clinical service will be provided in outpatient clinics or virutally.  This position will provide comprehensive evaluation and management of children and adolescents with headache disorders, including migraine and complex headache syndromes, while maintaining a general pediatric neurology practice.  The candidate will contribute to the growth and innovation of the Pediatric Headache Program. The position will assume a portion share of both night and weekend on-call service.  The division of pediatric neurology provides educational endeavors for medical students, residents and clinical care teams within the hospital while additionally providing specific intensified training and mentorship to the pediatric and adult neurology residents.   Division members are also encouraged to participate in translational research and clinical trials.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have an MD/DO, eligible for licensing in Oregon, a DEA Certificate, board certified/board eligible in Pediatric Neurology.

Additional Details

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Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]