Open Rank- Clinical Faculty in Neurosurgery

Open Rank- Clinical Faculty in Neurosurgery

Job ID : 279693

Location : Augusta University

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary :

Job Summary

Job ID 279693

Position # 40084381

The Department of Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University (AU) is actively seeking candidates for a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, as an Endovascular Neurosurgeon. This position is not considered to be on tenure track.

Responsibilities

Patient Care / Service :

• Maintain board certification.
• Provide high-quality, comprehensive care in Endovascular Neurosurgery in an effort to improve quality, safety and patient experience.
• Demonstrates clinical competence and surgical excellence in neurosurgery.
• Demonstrates factual knowledge and technical skills in the preoperative evaluation, operative management, and postoperative care of patients, including critical care, with pathologic conditions pertaining to neurosurgical care.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and surgical experience in evolving techniques, such as endovascular procedures.
• Maintains compliance with all applicable State, Federal, UNOS, CMS, and Joint Commission laws, rules, regulations and requirements and create policies and procedures that ensure compliance for the programs with the foregoing.
• Surgically evaluates and treats patients who are determined to require services.
• Rounds daily on patient(s) in accordance with best practices
• Attends departmental and interdepartmental physician meetings, morbidity and mortality conferences, quality improvement process, selection meetings and other meetings deemed as appropriate to meet all metrics associated with Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE).
• Completes required medical documentation for patients' charts in a timely manner according to hospital bylaws. Completes and signs operative reports within 24 hours of surgery.
• Provides accurate and detailed reports to referring physicians in a timely manner.
• Provides accurate and complete information required for billing and coding.
• Provides clear instructions and explanations regarding diagnosis, treatment, medications and follow-up to patients and their respective family members.
• Collaborates with surgeons, members of the surgical team, nurses, nurse practitioners, ancillary staff and other physicians and promotes a cohesive team environment.
• Maintains effective working relationships with attending physicians outside of the Department, as well as other Hospital department staff and Administration.
• Respects others' time, including punctual arrival to meetings and concluding meetings as scheduled.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and adherence to Hospital policies and procedures.
• Participate in assigned clinical duties with other Neurosurgery faculty in the department.

Teaching : Educating Neurosurgery residents and medical students.

Other Duties : Shared responsibility for call coverage; all other related duties / tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

MD / DO degree or equivalent from an accredited medical school required; Completed accredited residency program in Neurosurgery. Completed fellowship training in Neurosurgery, Board-certified or board certified eligible in Neurosurgery. Active license to practice in the state of Georgia or meet all eligibility requirements.

Assistant Professor - Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training.

Associate Professor - Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Professor - Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be :

Shift / Salary / Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Assistant Professor - Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Associate Professor - Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Professor - Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website :

https : / / www.augusta.edu / faculty-affairs / promotionandtenure.php

College / Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to more than 500 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https : / / www.augusta.edu / about / mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https : / / www.usg.edu / hr / orientation / welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Location

Our Health Sciences Campus :

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties : the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires : Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational / credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https : / / www.augusta.edu / hr / jobs / #job-portals .

Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

To apply, visit https : / / careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu / psp / careers / CAREERS / HRMS / c / HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=279693&PostingSeq=1

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