The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, and the Human Brain Research Laboratory invites Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant applicants for an Assistant Professor position on the tenure track with a background and focus in the care of geriatric patients with neurosurgical conditions of the spine.  

The primary appointment of the faculty member will be in the Department of Neurosurgery. Successful applicants will be expected to participate, collaborate, and establish extramurally funded research and to provide clinical outpatient responsibilities in and around the department. This position will also provide the critical skills and programatic leadership that will greatly enhance our department’s research and clinical missions.

The Assistant Professor will work in conjunction with our spine team to ensure that patients can be evaluated, treated for their diagnosis quickly and efficiently, spending time with patients in the ambulatory clinical setting, screening patients, preparing patients for surgery, and following patients through surgery on their road back to full recovery. Some of the research activities may involve following these patients in the inpatient setting as well.

BASIC FUNCTION

Function as an Assistant Professor Faculty member, incorporating the primary role of APP and the supporting roles of consultant, educator, researcher, and administrator to support quality care and positive patient outcomes. Exercise autonomy in medical decision-making for the Neurosurgery service. Function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team to plan, deliver, and evaluate health care for the Neurosurgery inpatient and outpatient population. Perform direct patient care.  Assist in educating healthcare students, residents, and fellows as they rotate through the respective departments and divisions.  This position will work the full continuum of care from inpatient and outpatient patient populations.

The UI Department of Neurosurgery is made up of more than 15 full-time faculty members who provide national and international leadership across a range of neurological surgery specialties including but not limited to, brain tumor neurosurgery, endovascular neurosurgery, functional neurosurgery, pediatric neurosurgery, spinal surgery, and neurotrauma neurosurgery. The Department of Neurosurgery has a long tradition of excellence in research, a well-developed research infrastructure, and ample patient populations that support efforts in a variety of areas of investigation.

The University of Iowa, Department of Neurosurgery offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collegial professional environment.   The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center.  We are committed to providing patient-focused care—available to every person, around the clock—in an environment devoted to innovative care, excellent service, and exceptional outcomes.

The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is a highly ranked medical school where students learn to become accomplished clinicians and top-flight researchers and educators. Our mission is to inspire and educate world class health care providers and scientists for the people of Iowa and our global community. Researchers in the College's over 280 laboratories are served by state-of-the-art core research facilities and research support facilities. Much of the research conducted is interdisciplinary and collaborations are fostered and coordinated through major research centers, institutes and programs. Many faculty members are internationally renowned for their research. Two faculty members are Howard Hughes Institute Investigators, 12 are members of the Institute of Medicine and two are members of the National Academy of Sciences.

The university is located along the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City, a city of some 77,000 people (170,000+ in the metro area) regularly ranked as one of the nation’s best places to live. Iowa City is less than four hours from Chicago and within five hours of Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Kansas City, readily accessible via interstate highways and a regional airport 30 minutes away. Iowa City is an attractive, family friendly, college town with abundant local and world-class cultural, theatrical and musical events, top ranked schools, and outdoor recreational attractions. The Iowa City area is often ranked as one of the most livable communities in the nation (Livability.com). To learn more about our great community visit https://www.thinkiowacity.com/ and https://vimeo.com/148167202.

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Curriculum Vitae; Name and Contact Information of References

Number of References: 3

Heather Youngquist, Human Resources Manager, Department of Neurosurgery with the University of Iowa Health Care. Email: heather-youngquist@uiowa.edu.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

• In addition to the required education to obtain an ARNP or PA license, a Ph.D. degree is required.

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

• Licensure as ARNP in state of Iowa is required or eligibility to be licensed by date of hire is required.


• Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.


• Active BLS certification.


• Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the State of Iowa and The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.

Physician Assistant

• Physician Assistant:  Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners which include graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant educational program and/or certification by the NCCPA.  Eligible to be licensed by the State of Iowa to perform as a Physician Assistant. 


• Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.


• Active BLS certification.


• Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the State of Iowa and The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Completed research training in various phases of Neurosurgery with an extensive focus in spine patients.


• Reasonable (1-3 years) experience in area of clinical practice is required or previous experience in specified hospital specialty area or demonstrated knowledge of area of clinical practice.


• Demonstrated experience providing clinical care to neurosurgical patients is required.


• Must demonstrate the ability to mentor and teach graduate level students.


• Must demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills


• Must possess a strong commitment to academic and clinical excellence


• Must possess a strong interest in clinical education

• Experience exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided is highly desirable.


• Experience providing overall medical care and medical management, guidance, education, and support for patients both in the outpatient and inpatient clinical setting is desirable.


• Procedures and diagnosis experience in neurological disorders is highly desirable.


• Ability to work well in a team environment.


• Experience as a neurosurgical journal reviewer


• Published research in the areas of neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, spinal tumors, vascular abnormalities, and spinal hemorrhages.


• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.