Headache Medicine Physician – Emory University – Atlanta, GA

American Headache Society; Mount Royal (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University Department of Neurology seeks a fellowship-trained, board-certified or board-eligible Headache Medicine physician for a full-time Assistant Professor position. The role focuses on developing an inaugural Headache Center, delivering outpatient care, and contributing to education, research, and patient outcomes across a premier academic setting.

The successful candidate will perform clinical care including onabotulinumtoxinA injections, trigger point injections, and nerve blocks,

Qualifications

• MD or DO required; board certification in Neurology preferred.
• Subspecialty training and/or certification in headache medicine required.
• Georgia medical license or eligibility to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient headache medicine care and procedures.
• Administer onabotulinumtoxinA injections, trigger point injections, and nerve blocks.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance education, research, and patient care.

Skills

Neurology board certification

Headache medicine subspecialty

Education

MD or DO

Job description

September 8, 2026. Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Assistant Professor

Emory University Department of Neurology is seeking a full-time fellowship-trained physician, board-certified or board-eligible in Headache Medicine. We are seeking candidates with enthusiasm and a creative mindset to be part of its inaugural Headache Center team. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of headache care, research, and education within one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the United States.

About Headache Medicine At Emory University

The candidate will have a dedicated outpatient headache medicine practice and administer clinical care and procedures, including onabotulinumtoxinA injections, trigger point injections, and nerve blocks. The candidate will also have access to advanced headache care through outpatient and inpatient infusions. The role provides opportunities to liaise with other specialties, including Emory’s world-class neuro-ophthalmology program, sleep medicine, neurosurgery, psychology, psychiatry, etc. There are also ample opportunities for career growth in clinical education, research, and inpatient headache medicine. This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in making a difference in patients' lives with headache disorders and shaping the future of headache care. Candidates will join a growing division contributing to leading-edge care and the advancement of headache medicine treatment and research on a global scale.

General Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) required, preferably with board certification in Neurology.
• Hold a Georgia medical license or have the ability to obtain one.
• Subspecialty training and/or certification in headache medicine required.

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