Cognitive and Behavioral Neurologist - Academic Rank DOQ

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE is recruiting a physician specializing in Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology to join a vibrant academic team. The role offers a pathway to academic rank (DOQ) with ABPN board eligibility and fellowship training in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry, Geriatric Neurology, or an equivalent specialty.

You will work with a team of behavioral neurologists and clinicians treating a diverse patient population, participate in ongoing NIH-supported

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent degree required.
• ABPN board eligible or certified in Neurology; fellowship training in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry, Geriatric Neurology, or equivalent fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Clinical practice with diverse variety of cases.
• Collaborative approach to care in collegial practice environment.
• Fully accredited behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry fellowship program.
• Opportunity for involvement in behavioral neurology clinical trial research programs with many possibilities for collaboration.

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

Cognitive and Behavioral Neurologist - Academic Rank DOQ

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: 2025 - 289

Department

Department Neurological Sciences 50001975

Business Unit(College/Institute)

Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine

FTE:

100

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule As directed by Division Chief

Requisition Category

Requisition Category Faculty

Requisition Title

Requisition Title Cognitive and Behavioral Neurologist - Academic Rank DOQ

Job Title/Academic Rank

Job Title/Academic Rank Cognitive and Behavioral Neurologist - Academic Rank DOQ

Additional Requisition Title

Appointment Type

Appointment Type DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience

Job/EEO Category

Job/EEO Category Faculty

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 12/16/2025

Position Qualification

Academic Behavioral Neurologist Opportunity

The Department of Neurological Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE is recruiting a physician with expertise in Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology. In this faculty role, you will join behavioral neurologists, advanced practice providers, nurse case manager and support staff who evaluate and treat over 1,000 unique patients a year. Our team of clinicians, scientists and educators are dedicated to saving lives, relieving suffering, and reducing the terrible impact of neurological disease on our patients, families, and community.

The faculty have NIH -supported research programs investigating Alzheimer’s disease and related neurodegenerative disorders. Nebraska Medicine, our hospital partner, has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital in neurology and neurosurgery for 5 years by U.S. News & World Report.

Opportunity Highlights

• Clinical practice with diverse variety of cases
• Collaborative approach to care in collegial practice environment
• Fully accredited behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry fellowship program
• Opportunity for involvement in behavioral neurology clinical trial research programs with many possibilities for collaboration

Community Highlights

• Attractive city with population of more than 925,000 people
• Continually earns national accolades for quality of life
• Cost of living is less than national average
• Thriving arts and entertainment scene
• Home of the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo and NCAA Men’s College World Series

Our compensation package is extremely competitive. In addition, comprehensive benefits including relocation, CME and generous employer paid retirement are offered. The successful candidate must be an MD/DO (or equivalent degree) who is ABPN board certified/eligible and fellowship trained in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry, Geriatric Neurology, or equivalent fellowship in the specialty.

M.D. or equivalent degree, have completed an ACGME -certified Neurology residency, be ABPN board eligible or certified in Neurology, and have completed fellowship training in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry, Geriatric Neurology, or equivalent fellowship in the specialty.

Supplemental Qualifications

WORKING ENVIRONMENT The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office environment, Lab environment, Clinical environment Other working environment NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally

Crawling Not Applicable

Driving

Driving Occasionally

Kneeling

Kneeling Occasionally

Reaching

Reaching Occasionally

Sitting 2-5 hours

Standing

Standing 2-5 hours

Squatting Occasionally

Walking

Walking Up to 2 hours

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric

Atmospheric No

Blood/body fluids

Blood/body fluids Yes

Chemical hazards

Chemical hazards No

Working on or around moving machinery

Working on or around moving machinery No

Electrical current

Electrical current No

Noise No

Changes of temperature/humidity

Changes of temperature/humidity No

Wear PPE

Wear PPE Yes

Work with laboratory animals

Work with laboratory animals No

Radiation

Operating hand/power tools

Operating hand/power tools No

If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Seeing patients in clinic

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation

Fine Manipulation Both

Repetitive Motion

Repetitive Motion Both

Grasping

Grasping Both

If you selected any area above, please explain

Documenting and seeing patients

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

• Required Documents
• C.V.
• Optional Documents
• Cover Letter
• Other Doc

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess an MD, DO, MBBS or equivalent degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you board certified or board eligible?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)