Behavioral/Cognitive Neurologist - West Shore

UPMC Central PA; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust onboarding programs

Tuition discounts at the University of Pittsburgh

Competitive compensation packages

Job security

Job summary

UPMC Central PA seeks a Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist in Mechanicsburg to expand clinical services. This role focuses on high-quality patient care and offers a supportive work environment. Responsibilities include outpatient services, opportunities to build a specialized clinic in cognitive health, and collaboration with a neuroscience team. Competitive compensation, robust onboarding, and tuition discounts available. Located in a desirable region with strong schools and cultural opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2026/2027 residents & fellow graduates are welcome to apply.
• Ability to provide personalized patient care and demonstrate clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide primarily outpatient-based services with inpatient rotations.
• Build a specialized clinic in aging-related cognitive health.
• Collaborate with a comprehensive neuroscience team and referral sources.

Skills

Board certified or board eligible in Neurology

Commitment to high-quality, compassionate care

Team-oriented approach

Job description

UPMC Central PA - Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist (West Shore/Mechanicsburg)

UPMC Neurosciences Institute in Mechanicsburg, PA has an exciting opportunity for a Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist expand clinical services in central Pennsylvania and play an integral role in providing high-quality, compassionate care.

Our physicians and advanced practice providers use a team-based approach to patient care to improve patient satisfaction, ensure long-term positive outcomes, and offer a great provider work environment.

As a Neurologist, you have an important job to do, but you also need to take care of yourself. UPMC is committed to creating a positive, supportive working environment that promotes excellent work‑life balance while providing high-quality, coordinated care.

Benefits to Providers

• Robust onboarding programs, training, and follow-up to support success for new providers
• Support among peers and leadership, an open‑door policy, and a team approach
• Tuition discounts at the University of Pittsburgh for physicians and immediate family
• Competitive compensation packages
• Job security – we're growing!

About the Position

• Primarily outpatient‑based services with inpatient rotations at our Harrisburg and Mechanicsburg‑based hospitalist
• Practice includes general neurology along with the opportunity to build a specialized clinic in aging‑related cognitive health and neurodegeneration
• Comprehensive neuroscience team including 2 neuropsychologists, neurodiagnostics, and outpatient social workers
• Strong referral sources, including specialized geriatric medicine providers/program
• Neuropsychology testing available along with neurodiagnostics
• Call rotated equally among partners, telemed available for acute needs
• Full specialty support including neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuropsychologists, advanced practitioners, and certified neuroscience nurses
• Additional support and resources through UPMC Neurosciences Institute in Pittsburgh

Professional Skills

• Board certified or board eligible in Neurology
• 2026/2027 residents & fellow graduates are welcome to apply!
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients
• Team oriented with ability to provide personalized patient care and demonstrate clinical outcomes

About South Central Pennsylvania

Features both rural and suburban living and boasts an abundance of sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment. Close to historically significant areas such as Gettysburg and world‑famous Hershey Park and Hershey’s Chocolate World. Offers top‑rated public schools, blue‑ribbon private schools, and some of Pennsylvania's top colleges and universities. Area school districts are consistently ranked in the top 20 percent of Pennsylvania. With affordable homes and a composite cost of living index of 99.7, compared to 126.5 in Philadelphia, it's a great place to grow a career and family. Listed among Forbes.com "America's Most Livable Cities," and ranked in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Cities to Live." We are a two to three hour drive away from New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.