Cognitive Neurologist/Dementia Specialist
Job Description
Our organization is actively looking for a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Neurologist with fellowship training or a keen interest in Cognitive Neurology. This role will be part of our established Neurology team, focusing on our Comprehensive Dementia Program. The position is primarily outpatient and will be located at our facility on the MaineHealth Scarborough Campus, which features on-site MRI and neurodiagnostic labs.
The Comprehensive Dementia Program is supported by a multidisciplinary team, including 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 the MaineHealth Institute for Research, which has previously included participation in therapeutic drug trials. Our program is committed to delivering patient-centered care in a collaborative and innovative environment, working closely with geriatrics and geriatric psychiatry divisions.
Key Responsibilities:- Join a well-established Neurology Department with sub-specialty trained Adult and Pediatric neurologists, Neurohospitalists, and Advanced Practice Professionals.
- Collaborate with a robust clinical and administrative team, including on-site pharmacists, social workers, neuropsychologists, and psychometricians.
- Participate in hospital admission services, stroke care, and telestroke care, with dedicated Neurohospitalists providing after-hours phone coverage.
- Provide limited inpatient coverage, sharing daytime responsibilities on the neurology consult service for four to five weeks annually.
- Engage in teaching opportunities for Neurology residents, fellows from various departments, and medical students.
The total compensation package may include recruitment bonuses, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives, based on eligibility. The annual base salary for this position is set at $330,000.
Our organization is 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 team of 1,700 employed clinicians collaborating through the MaineHealth 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.
Community and Lifestyle:Portland offers a vibrant urban environment with a historic downtown, recognized for its culinary excellence (named 2018 Restaurant City of the Year by Bon Appétit Magazine) and a top 10 craft beer scene (Travel Channel, 2021). The area is rich in live music, features a major art museum, and boasts a picturesque working waterfront. Residents can enjoy year-round recreational activities such as skiing, hiking, boating, and relaxing on miles of beautiful beaches. Located just two hours north of Boston, this community is diverse and full of life.
To explore more about our organization and the benefits we offer, please visit our benefits page.
Application Process:If you are interested in this opportunity as a Cognitive Neurologist/Dementia Specialist in Scarborough, ME, we encourage you to apply.
