Leadership Opportunity at Prestigious Southern Neurosurgery Spine Division

A large academic health center in a major Southern metropolis is seeking an academic spine specialist to assume the role of Director of the Neurosurgery Spine Division. The director will be expected to spearhead efforts to enhance the division’s reputation and visibility by ensuring it remains at the forefront of new technologies and groundbreaking research. In addition to further developing the research program, the director will be expected to mentor faculty and research staff; the health center runs a neurosurgery residency program with a full complement of three residents per year, as well as a CAST-approved spine fellowship program. This is an outstanding opportunity for a neurosurgeon with extensive spine experience, a passion for academic leadership, and a desire to run a busy, successful organization as it endeavors to cement itself as a national leader in spine care.

One of the most comprehensive academic health centers in the nation, the hiring institution prides itself on its commitment to educate medical professionals, perform innovative research, and model premier standards of care, all in the name of enhancing the quality of human life. The health center consistently ranks among the best in the United States in terms of research funding, and is considered to be a Top Workplace of 2024 by USA Today.

The primary admitting hospital is a 1000+-bed Level I Trauma Center. The hospital boasts state-of-the-art equipment and consistently earns a Best Hospital ranking from U.S. News and World Report.


Practice Highlights:
• Block OR time available
• Hospital equipped with O-arm and Globus robot
• Full-time research manager and research coordinator available
• 250-300 cases per year likely; one of the busiest spine trauma facilities in the nation
• Trauma call split evenly between neurosurgery and orthopedics
• Extensive APP and resident support
• Significant funding available for research initiatives

Area Highlights:

As one of the largest cities in the United States, the institution's location boasts an incredibly diverse population, culture, and slate of activities. Unique festivals and fabulous restaurants abound, as the city is known nationwide for its diversity and its food scene. Arts lovers can enjoy the city’s opera, ballet, orchestra, and theater offerings, as well as a brilliantly curated Museum District which attracts over seven million visitors each year. The city also proudly maintains beautiful parks and green spaces throughout the city to give residents space to enjoy its lovely weather. With professional sports teams, safe neighborhoods, and great schools, this is also a wonderful place to raise a family.

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