Headache, Neurologist - Headache Program (Faculty)

The Department of Neurology of Wake Forest Baptist Health is seeking an exceptional BC/BE Adult or Pediatric Neurologist to join the institution supported and fast growing headache section.  This is an opportunity to be a part of a comprehensive, academic headache program focusing on clinical, research, education and community outreach. 

 REQUIREMENTS

•   MD/DO
•   BC/BE Adult or Pediatric Neurology
•   UCNS Headache Board Certification
•   Successful record of clinical excellence, research experience, leadership, a strong interest in graduate medical education
•   North Carolina licensure or eligible

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Headache Expertise
  • UCNS-certified Headache providers (523 in US)
  • Fellows of American Headache Society
  • Supported headache trained Nurse Practitioner with American Headache Foundation certificate
• Adult AND Pediatric Academic Headache Program
  • Growing multi-disciplinary program with committed intuitional support
  • Expertise in Integrative medicine with close affiliation with Wake Forest Center for Integrative Medicine
  • Provide top-notch care to headache patients with focus on overall health & well-being
  • Clinic-based infusions and procedures
  • Cutting edge and NIH Funded research
• Engagement with a multitude of different providers from other specialties to help care for patients
• Monthly headache case conference attended by providers from multiple different specialties to discuss  complicated patient

COMPENSATION

The successful applicant will be appointed to the faculty of Wake Forest University School of Medicine at a level commensurate with experience and academic achievement. An attractive salary, benefits, relocation allowance, and non-clinical time for academic development are offered.  Board certification and eligibility for NC licensure is required.

WAKE FOREST BAPTIST HEALTH NEUROLOGY

Wake Forest Baptist Health Neurology is a multispecialty, well-established and highly regarded practice and academic department with a diverse team of 54 faculty members in the following areas:

- Headache                    - Neuro-Critical Care
- Alzheimer?s Disease   - Neuromuscular Disease
- General Neurology     - Pediatric Neurology
- Multiple Sclerosis       - Vascular Neurology

DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

•  US News & World Report ranks Wake Forest Baptist #1 in NC and #37 in the nation for Neurology and     Neurosurgery
•  Join Commission designated Comprehensive Stroke Center- one of just 33 centers in the United States designated to-date as comprehensive
•  Movement Disorders Center- one of the oldest and most highly regarded programs in the country
•  Comprehensive Epilepsy Center- ranked among the top epilepsy programs in the U.S.; one of the few  Epilepsy Centers in the Southeast to have met the Level IV guidelines of the National Association of Epilepsy Centers
• ALS Center- one of only 34 in the U.S.-provides exceptional care for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and engages in cutting-edge research and translational science