Behavioral/Cognitive Neurologist - West Shore

UPMC Central PA; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist to enhance clinical services in central Pennsylvania. This role offers a supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance and high-quality patient care. As part of a comprehensive neuroscience team, you will engage in both outpatient and inpatient services, contributing to innovative approaches in aging-related cognitive health. With robust onboarding and opportunities for professional growth, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the field while enjoying a vibrant community rich in culture and history.

Benefits

Robust onboarding programs

Tuition discounts at University of Pittsburgh

Competitive compensation packages

Job security

Qualifications

• Must be board certified or eligible in Neurology.
• 2025/2026 Residents & Fellow graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient-based services with inpatient rotations.
• Build a specialized clinic in cognitive health and neurodegeneration.

Skills

Board certified or board eligible in Neurology

Commitment to high-quality patient care

Team-oriented

Education

Medical Degree

Residency in Neurology

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 to 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.

We are proud to offer our 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 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.
• 2025/2026 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 - 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.

About UPMC Central PA

UPMC Central PA is a nationally recognized leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered health care services in central Pennsylvania and surrounding rural communities. The not-for-profit system cares for more than 1.2 million area residents yearly, providing life-saving emergency care, essential primary care, and leading-edge diagnostic services. The UPMC Pinnacle health system includes seven acute care hospitals with 1,161 licensed beds, over 160 outpatient clinics and ancillary facilities, more than 2,900 physicians and allied health professionals, and approximately 11,000 employees. It is a health care hub serving Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Juniata, Franklin, Adams, and parts of Snyder counties.

For the latest information on available opportunities, please call Denise Bordner, Physician Recruiter at 717-231-8767 or submit your CV to [e-mail].