Neurosurgeon - Functional Neurosurgery

Department Overview

As Oregon’s only academic health center, OHSU integrates education, research, patient care, and community service to improve the well-being of Oregonians. The Department of Neurological Surgery delivers comprehensive care for patients with brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerve conditions at OHSU and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Our surgeons combine deep expertise with advanced technology and a patient-centered approach.

The department is nationally recognized for pioneering innovations, including North America's first deep brain stimulation surgery and the world’s first neuronal stem cell transplants. We house leading neurosurgical training programs and advanced fellowships and contribute significant research on pain perception and cerebral blood flow.

The Department of Neurological Surgery in the OHSU School of Medicine is a safe, respectful and welcoming place for people of all races, cultures, ethnicities, genders, national origins, abilities, ages, colors, religions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable work environment. Diversity is a core value, and all members participate in ongoing education and initiatives to support equity and inclusion within OHSU and the communities we serve.

The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $679,366 to $863,154; commensurate with experience and rank. Base pay does not include incentive pay, hiring bonuses, or additional benefits such as retirement contributions.

Function/Duties of Position

The Department of Neurological Surgery seeks a full-time (1.0 FTE) Neurosurgeon with subspecialty fellowship training and expertise in Functional Neurosurgery. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive clinical care while advancing the department's academic, research, and educational missions.

A key expectation of this position is the development and growth of a comprehensive psychosurgery program in collaboration with multidisciplinary partners. Candidates should demonstrate a clear vision, commitment, and potential for leadership in expanding surgical treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders.

Applicants must possess a strong record of research achievement, including a track record of extramural funding or substantial promise for securing independent funding. The successful candidate will demonstrate independent and successful research accomplishments commensurate with their level of training and career stage, with the expectation of developing a nationally recognized research program in functional neurosurgery and related fields.

Required Qualifications

Must have graduated from an accredited medical school, completed a residency in Neurosurgery and be board certified or board eligible in Neurosurgery. Subspecialty practice also requires fellowship training in the subspecialty area. Must also have an unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Oregon.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu