Open Rank of Neurology - Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Position Summary

UNM Neurology seeks a Neurodevelopmental Disabilities specialist to join our Child Neurology team and help lead efforts in New Mexico to improve the care of children and adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities. The position will be part of a team of faculty providing quality patient care in the inpatient and outpatient setting at UNM Hospital and will help lead the Continuum of Care clinic in coordination with UNM Pediatrics. The Continuum of Care clinic is a state‑funded clinic designed to facilitate proper care during transition to adulthood for patients with developmental disabilities. Adult or Child Neurologists interested in neurodevelopmental disabilities or transitions of care are also encouraged to apply.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Outpatient management of adults and children with neurodevelopmental disabilities
• Participation in rural outreach clinics

Additional Clinical Opportunities

• Inpatient coverage/call on child neurology consult service
• General child neurology or specialty clinics
• Inpatient/outpatient EEG coverage
• Participation in multidisciplinary clinics including cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorders, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Non‑Clinical Responsibilities

• Administration of clinical programs at the Continuum of Care clinic
• Long‑term planning/strategy based on state needs and participating in state level committees
• Building multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care and access to care
• Recruiting additional NDD faculty
• Laying the groundwork for a future NDD fellowship
• Collaborating on statewide education efforts in relation to neurodevelopmental disabilities
• Serving as PI on the state grant which funds the Continuum of Care program

Academic Responsibilities

Participation in teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Research Responsibilities

Collaborating with researchers within and outside the department. Opportunities for pilot funding are available to build out your own research in the future.

Benefits

The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Qualifications

• MD Degree or equivalent
• Board certified/eligible in Neurology or Neurology with special qualification in Child Neurology
• Eligible for Medical license in the state of New Mexico
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

• Board certified/eligible in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NDD)
• 2-3 years of clinical experience in Neurodevelopmental disabilities
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.