Cognitive Neurologist (MD/DO)

Munson Healthcare; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Sign-on bonus

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Munson Healthcare Neurology in Traverse City seeks a Board Certified/Board Eligible Cognitive/Behavioral Neurologist to join a growing neuroscience team. The role centers on outpatient cognitive and behavioral neurology with opportunities to lead a Comprehensive Cognitive Clinic across Northern Michigan.

The ideal candidate will have fellowship training in cognitive/behavioral neurology (preferred) or strong experience in cognitive neurology, and must be eligible for Michigan licensure.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited neurology residency or equivalent.
• Fellowship training in cognitive/behavioral neurology preferred.
• General neurologists with interest or experience in cognitive neurology encouraged to apply.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Michigan.
• New graduates and experienced neurologists welcome.
• Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered neurological care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage a broad range of cognitive and behavioral neurological disorders.
• Develop and lead an integrated Cognitive Clinic serving Northern Michigan.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary neuroscience program and hospital teams.
• Shape clinical pathways and build regional access to cognitive neurology services.

Skills

Neurology board certification

Education

ACGME neurology residency

Job description

Come help us build world-class cognitive neurological care in Northern Michigan. Discover the difference of practicing neurology in Traverse City.

Munson Healthcare Neurology is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Cognitive/Behavioral Neurologist to join our well-established and growing neuroscience team in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a neurologist who wants to combine outstanding clinical practice with the opportunity to lead and develop a Comprehensive Cognitive Clinic serving Northern Michigan. Fellowship training in cognitive/behavioral neurology is preferred; however, we also welcome general neurologists with a strong clinical interest and experience in cognitive neurology.

You will join a collaborative outpatient neurology practice that includes six neurologists, two physician assistants, and a neuropsychologist, supported by excellent nursing, clinical, and clerical staff and integrated within a multidisciplinary neuroscience program with a robust hospital-based team.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Lead and grow a Comprehensive Cognitive Clinic serving patients throughout Northern Michigan
• Work alongside an experienced, collegial team of neurologists, advanced practice providers, and neuropsychology
• Collaborate across the neuroscience program with neurohospitalists, neurocritical care physicians, stroke specialists, and other neuroscience colleagues
• Enjoy the support and resources to develop specialty programs and expand cognitive neurological care throughout the region
• Fully staffed clinical and clerical support
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Minimal inpatient call responsibilities
• Regional outreach opportunities available based on interest and program needs

The Opportunity

This hospital-employed position is primarily focused on outpatient cognitive and behavioral neurology and offers the opportunity to shape the future of cognitive neurological care across Northern Michigan.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to evaluate and manage patients with a broad range of cognitive and behavioral neurological disorders while helping develop an integrated, comprehensive approach to diagnosis, treatment, longitudinal care, and patient and family support.

Our multidisciplinary neuroscience program provides strong inpatient and specialty support, allowing the cognitive neurologist to focus primarily on outpatient specialty care while maintaining close collaboration with colleagues throughout the neuroscience service line.

This position is well suited for a physician interested in both clinical excellence and program development, with opportunities to help define clinical pathways, strengthen multidisciplinary partnerships, expand regional access, and grow cognitive neurology services over time.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited neurology residency or equivalent
• Fellowship training in cognitive/behavioral neurology preferred
• General neurologists with demonstrated interest or experience in cognitive neurology are also encouraged to apply
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Michigan
• New graduates and experienced neurologists are welcome
• Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered neurological care

Benefits of Working at Munson Healthcare

• Competitive market-based compensation
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional liability coverage
• Sign-on bonus
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Wellness programs
• Employee assistance program and employee discounts

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Find More Than Your Next Job. Find Your Community.

Munson Healthcare is Northern Michigan's largest healthcare system and is deeply rooted in the communities we serve. Our patients are often our family, friends, and neighbors, creating a uniquely meaningful environment in which to practice medicine.

Physicians have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients and colleagues while contributing to the growth of neurological care across a large and diverse region.

Why Traverse City?

Located on the shores of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City offers an exceptional combination of professional opportunity and quality of life.

• Beautiful Lake Michigan shorelines and inland lakes
• Outstanding biking, hiking, boating, skiing, and golf
• Award-winning wineries and a nationally recognized food and dining scene
• A vibrant arts and cultural community
• Excellent public and private schools
• Welcoming neighborhoods and communities
• Convenient regional airport access with connections to major cities

Here, a rewarding career in academic-quality, multidisciplinary neuroscience can coexist with a remarkably balanced lifestyle.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Munson Healthcare grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

Additional Information

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Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.