Behavioral/Cognitive Neurologist Opening in Detroit, MIA nationally recognized academic health system is seeking a Board Certified Behavioral/Cognitive Neurologist to join its distinguished Neurology team. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to lead a well-established Center for Cognitive Health while combining clinical practice, research, education, and program development. The selected physician will play a key role in advancing innovative care for patients with dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders while contributing to a growing academic neuroscience program.Practice Highlights
- 100% outpatient practice.
- Adult and geriatric patient population.
- Average of 6-8 patients per day.
- Leadership opportunity with significant involvement in research and academic medicine.
- Opportunity to hold an endowed leadership role focused on advancing dementia and neurodegenerative disease care.
- Active participation in clinical trials and translational neuroscience research.
Schedule- Full-time, Monday through Friday.
- Night call approximately 1-2 times per month.
- Weekend call approximately 1-2 weekends per year.
- Target start date: Fall 2026, with flexibility for an early 2027 start for the right candidate.
Position Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive outpatient care for adult and geriatric patients with cognitive and behavioral neurological disorders.
- Provide clinical and research leadership within the Behavioral Neurology program.
- Continue the growth and development of an established Center for Cognitive Health.
- Participate in clinical trials and translational neuroscience research focused on neurodegenerative diseases.
- Teach and mentor medical students, neurology residents, and behavioral neurology fellows.
- Support Graduate Medical Education initiatives.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary neuroscience team to deliver exceptional patient care.
- Utilize Epic EMR for clinical documentation.
- Opportunity for a tenure-track academic appointment for qualified candidates through affiliated medical schools.
Qualifications- Board Certified in Neurology.
- Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Neurology Residency.
- Completion of a Behavioral Neurology Fellowship.
- Minimum of four years of experience as a Behavioral/Cognitive Neurologist.
- Eligible for Michigan medical licensure.
- Current BLS, DEA, CSR, and CDS certifications.
- Previous leadership or management experience preferred.
Compensation & Benefits- Competitive salary based on experience and training.
- Excellent earning potential.
- Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance.
- Opportunity for a tenure-track academic appointment.
- Strong institutional support for research and professional development.
- Stability and resources of a well-established academic health system.
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