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 assume the role of Director of Continuum of Care in coordination with UNM Pediatrics.

Clinical responsibilities include the following:

• Outpatient management of adults and children with neurodevelopmental disabilities
• Participation in rural outreach clinics
• Additional clinical opportunities available based on interest and qualifications:
• 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 include the following:

• 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 include participation in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

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

UNM Hospital is the tertiary care center for the State and the only NAEC level 4 epilepsy center, and ALS / MDA center and comprehensive movement disorder center in the State.  The UNM Neurology Department has 35 full-time and part-time attending physicians and is home to well-established Residency and multiple Fellowship programs.  The child neurology division has six full-time faculty, one part-time faculty, and a nurse practitioner.  Our child neurology residency currently accepts two residents per year.

About Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM is a beautiful city with Sandia Mountains to the east and mesa to the west.  At more than a mile-high elevation, this high desert environment provides beautiful sunny days but also the variety of all four seasons.  It is ideal for outdoor activities and sports all year-round including running, hiking, biking and skiing.  Albuquerque is 1 hour from Santa Fe, NM and 2.5 hours from Taos, NM, both world famous for their art and culture.  The State of New Mexico is multicultural and diverse with 19 indigenous native pueblos, Navajo reservation and three Apache tribal lands.  We have excellent local cuisine, breathtaking sunsets, numerous cultural and historic sites, lakes, rivers, deserts and mountains.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 MexicoEligible to work in the U.S.

 Preferred Requirements:

• Board certified/eligible in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NDD)
•  2-3 years of clinical experience in Neurodevelopmental disabilities
•  A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach a cover letter and CV and three professional references. For assistance with the application process, contact NeuroHR@salud.unm.edu

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.