Movement Disorders Division Director
University of Minnesota Physicians · Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
The University of Minnesota Medical School (UMN) seeks an accomplished movement disorders neurologist or physician clinical trialist to serve as the next Dir...
Job description
The University of Minnesota Medical School (UMN) seeks an accomplished movement disorders neurologist or physician clinical trialist to serve as the next Director of the Division of Movement Disorders. The incoming leader will oversee a growing division with a strong clinical foundation, advanced neuromodulation surgery program, NIH-supported laboratories, and an ACGME-recognized Movement Disorders Fellowship. Reporting directly to the Chair of the Department of Neurology, Jerrold L. Vitek, MD, PhD , a recognized neuromodulation pioneer, the Division Director of Movement Disorders will lead one of the nation’s premier translational ecosystems in Parkinson’s disease and neuromodulation. This leadership role advances clinical excellence, innovative neuromodulation therapies, multidisciplinary care, and NIH-funded research within a top-tier academic environment. The division is currently leading and participating with several nationally distinguished resources—including the Morris K. Udall Center of Excellence in Parkinson’s Disease Research , the Neuromodulation Research Center (NMRC) , the Movement Disorders and Motor Neurophysiology Laboratories , the Center for Neural Engineering...