Cognitive & Memory Physician

Hoag Health System; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Malpractice tail coverage

Generous paid time off

CME stipend

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Hoag Health System in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Dementia Specialist to join the Memory and Cognitive Disorders program on a full-time basis. You will deliver outpatient specialty care for dementia and related neurodegenerative conditions, collaborating with neuropsychologists, geriatricians, and neurologists to design individualized evaluation and treatment plans.

This role offers opportunities to participate in clinical trials and research, contribute to program growth, and engage in

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) and license to practice in CA.
• Board certification in Neurology or Psychiatry.
• Experience diagnosing and managing dementia.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient specialty care for dementia and related neurodegenerative conditions.
• Collaborate with neuropsychologists, geriatricians, neurologists, and other specialists to create evaluation and treatment plans.
• Participate in clinical trials and research initiatives, including development of a Phase II small-molecule program.
• Contribute to program growth through collaboration, education, and innovation.
• Support patients and families with clear communication, counseling, and longitudinal care planning.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

MD or DO

ACGME-accredited training program

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Hoag Health, the top-ranked health system in Orange County, CA-is thrilled to welcome a Dementia Specialist to our growing Memory and Cognitive Disorders (MCD) program in Newport Beach, CA. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide meaningful, patient-centered outpatient care within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team-at a moment of major investment and momentum for brain health in our community.

At Hoag, we believe that preserving a person's memory, function, and independence is among the most meaningful goals in medicine. Our care model emphasizes excellence, compassion, innovation, and education, recognizing that dementia affects not only the individual, but the entire family. Our shared aim is simple and ambitious: deliver truly impactful care for patients and families across the region.

This role comes at an exciting moment of growth: the MCD program is moving into a newly inaugurated Center for Brain Health, launched with a transformative $50 million donation. The Center will be a destination for comprehensive dementia care, collaboration, and innovation.

Location matters here, too. The clinic is minutes from the water, with a private office and a setting that includes views overlooking the Pacific Ocean-a remarkable environment for both patients and clinicians.

We also have a strong and expanding referral base, with a high community need and a robust patient demand for dementia specialty care. In addition to clinical work, Hoag is committed to building a research footprint. A key strategic priority is to develop Hoag into a Phase II small-molecule clinical trial site, with genuine opportunity for physician involvement and leadership.

Hoag further supports innovation through a small business hub, offering opportunities to adopt and evaluate new technologies that improve clinical care, patient experience, and operational efficiency.

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday
• Location(s): Newport Beach, CA and Irvine, CA
• Team: Dedicated Team of clinicians, clinical and administrative support staff
• EMR: Epic

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient specialty care for patients with dementia and related neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Lewy body dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and other complex cognitive presentations
• Collaborate closely with neuropsychologists, geriatricians, neurologists, and other specialists to deliver individualized evaluation and treatment plans
• Participate in clinical trials and research initiatives, including development of a Phase II small-molecule research program
• Contribute to program growth through collaboration, education, and innovation
• Support patients and families with clear communication, counseling, and longitudinal care planning
• Competitive compensation package including base salary plus production and quality bonuses
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching
• Malpractice coverage including tail coverage
• Generous paid time off
• CME stipend
• Reimbursement for licensure fees and other related expenses

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (M.D. or D.O)
• Board certified in Neurology or Psychiatry
• Demonstrated experience diagnosing and managing dementia and neurodegenerative disease
• Graduate of an ACGME-accredited training program
• California medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to compassionate, family-centered care
• Interest in clinical research, innovation, and program development
• Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary, team-based environment

Why Hoag / Why Now

• Join a program moving into a brand-new Center for Brain Health launched with a $50 million philanthropic gift
• Provide impactful care with a strong, mission-driven team and full community support
• Meaningful opportunities for growth through research, education, and innovation
• Support for attending national conferences and contributing to the broader, national conversation in dementia care
• Ability to adopt new tools and approaches through our small business hub
• Commitment to balance and sustainable work-life integration
• Hoag is making significant investments to support our vision of being the premiere health program in Orange County, CA. We are currently undergoing a $30 million renovation of our Neurosciences facility to enable physical co-location of neurology, neurosurgery, imaging, infusion services, rehabilitation, and a research infrastructure within a unified neurosciences environment. In addition, we are about to open our new $1.3 billion, state-of-the- art Irvine hospital campus, further expanding our regional footprint and clinical capabilities.