Cognitive Neurologist/Dementia Specialist
Job Description
Our organization is in search of a full-time, board-certified or eligible Neurologist, ideally with fellowship training or a keen interest in Cognitive Neurology. This role will involve joining our established Neurology team and contributing to our Comprehensive Dementia Program. The position is primarily outpatient and will be located at our facility on the Scarborough Campus, which features on-site MRI and neurodiagnostic labs. Our Comprehensive Dementia Program is supported by a collaborative team that includes another Cognitive Neurologist, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) specializing in dementia, neuropsychologists, psychometricians, dedicated nursing staff, a social worker, and a care navigator. There are also opportunities for involvement in dementia research through our research institute, which has previously included participation in therapeutic drug trials. Our program is committed to delivering patient-centered care in a collegial and innovative environment, working closely with geriatrics and geriatric psychiatry divisions.
Opportunity Highlights:- Become part of a well-established Neurology Department that includes sub-specialty trained Adult and Pediatric neurologists, Neurohospitalists, and Advanced Practice Professionals, all supported by a strong clinical and administrative team, including an on-site pharmacist, social worker, neuropsychologists, and psychometricians.
- A dedicated team of Neurohospitalists provides hospital admission services, stroke care, telestroke care, and after-hours phone call coverage.
- Inpatient responsibilities are limited to a fair share of daytime coverage on the neurology consult service, approximately four to five weeks per year.
- Engage in teaching opportunities for Neurology residents, fellows from various departments, and medical students.
Our organization operates as a not-for-profit integrated health system with a vision of "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." We comprise nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and a workforce of 1,700 employed clinicians collaborating through our Medical Group. With around 22,000 care team members, we provide preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to approximately 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. We offer a Total Rewards package that includes a wide range of competitive benefits and resources tailored to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
Portland features a walkable urban environment in a historic downtown, renowned for its culinary scene (named Restaurant City of the Year by Bon Appétit Magazine in 2018) and recognized as having a top 10 craft beer scene by the Travel Channel in 2021. The city is rich in live music, boasts a major art museum, and has a picturesque working waterfront. The region offers year-round recreational activities such as skiing, hiking, boating, and miles of stunning beaches. Located just two hours north of Boston, this area is a vibrant and diverse community.
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