Movement Disorder Neurologist

Movement Disorder Neurologist – University of Iowa Health Care

University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC) is seeking a BC/BE Neurologist with fellowship training in Movement Disorders for a full-time faculty position at an academic rank determined by the level of experience and qualifications to join our growing Movement Disorders team at the Neurology Department in Iowa City, IA. The UIHC is designated as a Center of Excellence by the Parkinson’s Foundation and as a Center of Excellence by the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. The UIHC is also a member of the Parkinson Study Group, NeuroNEXT, Huntington Study Group, and Dystonia Coalition. We have vibrant federally funded research programs in basic and clinical science on Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease, and an active Deep Brain Stimulation program with Neurosurgery.

Position Details:

• Practice in an academic setting for the #1 ranked health system in the state Iowa City is a college town, ranked as one of the most livable communities in the US. Referrals from the largest primary care and specialty care practices in IA and neighboring states Join a large team of general and specialty Neurologists with advanced experts in Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease Outpatient practice for patients with Parkinson’s disease, Essential Tremor, Dystonia, Torticollis, Gait disorders, Ataxia, Blepharospasm, Chorea, Tourette’s syndrome, and other movement disorders. Special clinics for General Movement Disorders, Botulinum Toxin Treatment, Deep Brain Stimulation, Multidisciplinary Clinics for Parkinson’s Disease and Huntington’s Disease, Ataxia, and Neuro-palliative Care. Shared coverage of general neurology duties (inpatient service, consult service, resident continuity of care clinic) with other departmental faculty several weeks a year Opportunity for part-time affiliated VA appointment depending on desire and position availability Opportunities for clinical and basic research and participation in clinical trials for Movement Disorders

Qualifications:

• Must be MD or DO BC/BE in Neurology Movement Disorder fellowship-trained in the United States Ability to acquire IA license

To learn more, please contact Ergun Uc, MD, Professor & Director, Movement Disorders Division at ergun-uc@uiowa.edu and visit https://uihc.org/services/neurology