Assistant Professor, Neurology-Headache Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University

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Job Description

This position offers a unique opportunity to join a prestigious academic environment, engage in collaborative clinical practice, and contribute to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality clinical care in outpatient and consultative settings for patients with headache and facial pain disorders
Participate actively in the academic mission through teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development
Conduct or collaborate on clinical research projects within the headache medicine field
Engage in multidisciplinary teamwork with pain management, psychiatry, neurosurgery, and physical medicine & rehabilitation
Participate in departmental and institutional committees, quality improvement, and professional development

Qualifications:

MD or DO degree with board certification or eligibility in Neurology
Completion of a UCNS-accredited fellowship in Headache Medicine
Eligibility for an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license
Strong interest in academic medicine, research, and teaching
Dedication to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in clinical and academic environments

What We Offer:

Appointment as Assistant Professor at Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Affiliation with the Jefferson Headache Center, a nationally recognized center of excellence
Access to cutting-edge research infrastructure and protected academic time
Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package including health, retirement, and professional development support
Opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and inclusive academic health system

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Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.