Cognitive Neurologist, Thomas Jefferson University

jeffersonhealth; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Neurology at Thomas Jefferson University / Jefferson Health in Center City Philadelphia seeks a Cognitive Neurologist to join its established Cognitive Disorders program. You will evaluate and manage patients with cognitive impairment, contribute to education, research, and program development within Jefferson's academic neuroscience environment.

The position offers collaboration across subspecialties, teaching opportunities, and involvement in quality improvement within

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology residency.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Neurology.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Interest in cognitive neurology, memory disorders, dementia or neurodegenerative disease.
• Fellowship in Cognitive/Behavioral/Geriatric Neurology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with cognitive impairment and dementias.
• Collaborate with neuropsychology, neuroradiology, psychiatry, geriatrics and primary care.
• Participate in clinical research and clinical trials as applicable.
• Teach medical students, residents, fellows and other learners.
• Contribute to development of Jefferson's Cognitive Disorders program.
• Support quality improvement and other departmental initiatives.

Skills

Cognitive neurology interests

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

ACGME Neurology residency

Neurology board certification/eligibility

PA medical licensure eligibility

Fellowship in Cognitive/Behavioral/Geriatric Neurology

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition 1

Job Details

The Department of Neurology at Thomas Jefferson University / Jefferson Health is seeking a Cognitive Neurologist to join its established Cognitive Disorders program in Center City Philadelphia.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with cognitive impairment, memory disorders, dementia, and neurodegenerative diseases. This position offers the opportunity to participate in clinical care, medical education, research, and multidisciplinary program development within Jefferson's academic neuroscience environment.

The primary practice location is 901 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, with access to Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience and the broader Jefferson neuroscience network.

Job Description

• Evaluate and manage patients with cognitive impairment, memory disorders, and neurodegenerative conditions
• Diagnose and treat patients with Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and related disorders
• Provide longitudinal management and counseling for patients and families
• Collaborate with neuropsychology, neuroradiology, psychiatry, geriatrics, primary care, and other specialists as appropriate
• Participate in multidisciplinary cognitive disorders care
• Participate in clinical research and clinical trials as applicable
• Teach medical students, residents, fellows, and other learners
• Participate in departmental conferences and educational activities
• Contribute to the continued development of Jefferson's Cognitive Disorders program
• Support quality improvement and other departmental initiatives

Academic Opportunities

• Clinical research
• Clinical trials and emerging Alzheimer's disease therapies
• Cognitive and neurodegenerative disease research
• Medical student and resident education
• Fellowship education
• Publications and presentations
• Program development and leadership

Qualifications Required

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology residency or equivalent training
• Board certification or board eligibility in Neurology
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Pennsylvania
• Demonstrated clinical interest in cognitive neurology, memory disorders, dementia, or neurodegenerative disease

Preferred

• Fellowship training in Cognitive Neurology, Behavioral Neurology, Geriatric Neurology, or a related subspecialty
• Experience caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
• Interest or experience in clinical research or clinical trials
• Interest in medical education

Practice Environment

The physician will join the Department of Neurology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and work within Jefferson's multidisciplinary neuroscience environment.The department provides subspecialty expertise across cognitive disorders, movement disorders, epilepsy, headache, vascular neurology, neurocritical care, neuromuscular disorders, neuro-oncology, and other areas of neurology.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Jefferson University Physicians Primary Location Address901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital stat