Academic Neuromuscular Neurologist with EMG & Research

American Academy of Neurology; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Neurologist with a focus on neuromuscular diseases to join a premier Neurology Program in the Texas Medical Center. The role offers opportunities to participate in clinical care, research, and education within a nationally recognized environment.

The neuromuscular division collaborates across multiple clinics and research cores, with ongoing NIH-funded studies and a strong emphasis on academic advancement and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Completed Neurology residency.
• Fellowship training in neuromuscular diseases/EMG.
• Texas medical license eligible or currently hold a Texas medical license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care in neuromuscular diseases.
• Engage in academic missions including teaching and patient education.
• Participate in ongoing clinical trials and research collaborations.

Skills

Academic medicine

Teaching

Clinical care

Education

Neurology residency

Fellowship in neuromuscular diseases/EMG

Tools

EMG

Clinical neurophysiology

Job description

The Department of Neurology at Houston Methodist is seeking a Neuromuscular Neurologist to join our established Neuromuscular Division in the Texas Medical Center.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established team of neuromuscular specialists within a nationally recognized Neurology program. The division provides comprehensive care for patients with neuromuscular diseases and offers exceptional opportunities for education, research, and academic collaborations.

Houston Methodist is consistently ranked the #1 hospital in Texas by U.S. News & World Report, and the Neurology program is nationally ranked #13.

About the Neuromuscular Division
The Neuromuscular Division offers a collaborative academic environment with a robust EMG program and an accredited Neuromuscular and Clinical Neurophysiology fellowship.

The division has an established EMG program and an accredited Neuromuscular and Clinical Neurophysiology fellowship, providing opportunities for the successful candidate to perform EMG and nerve conduction studies and participate in fellow education and training. The division’s multidisciplinary programs include nationally and internationally recognized clinics for:

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Myotonic dystrophy
• Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

The division has multiple ongoing clinical trials and basic science studies supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Faculty also have access to the Houston Methodist Research Institute, including research cores, advanced human imaging centers, and state-of-the-art laboratories supporting research in neuromuscular diseases.

Qualified Candidates

• Completion of an accredited Neurology residency
• Fellowship training in Neuromuscular Diseases and/or EMG
• Eligible for a Texas medical license or currently licensed in Texas and in good standing
• Strong interest in high-quality clinical care and education
• Interest in academic medicine and research

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus incentivized bonus structure
• Sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, life, and disability insurance
• Generous retirement plan
• Opportunities for clinical research, education, and academic collaboration

About Houston Methodist

Located in the Texas Medical Center, Houston Methodist is a nationally recognized academic medical center with more than 100 years of service to the community. The system includes an academic institute, comprehensive residency programs, and eight award-winning hospitals across the Greater Houston area.