Headache Neurologist – Academic Clinician & Program Lead

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is seeking a full-time Headache Neurologist to join our Department of Neurology. This position plays a key role in providing outpatient clinical care for headache management and in educational programs. Ideal candidates will have completed a headache fellowship and be board-certified, bringing strong clinical skills and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Located in the Texas Medical Center, the role emphasizes both clinical practice and academic engagement with opportunities for research and teaching in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Graduate of an ACGME-accredited neurology residency.
• Completed headache fellowship.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified by ABPN in Headache Medicine.
• Active Texas medical license or eligible for licensure.
• Outstanding clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Commitment to compassionate patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinical care for managing headache patients.
• Participate in clinical outpatient care and educational programs.
• Aid in developing a multidisciplinary headache program.
• Engage in research and teaching with medical students and residents.

Skills

Compassionate patient-centered care

Clinical assessment and management

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational abilities

Education

Medical degree (MD or DO)

ACGME-accredited neurology residency

Headache fellowship

Job description

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is seeking a full-time Headache Neurologist to join our Department of Neurology. This position plays a key role in providing outpatient clinical care for headache management and in educational programs. Ideal candidates will have completed a headache fellowship and be board-certified, bringing strong clinical skills and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Located in the Texas Medical Center, the role emphasizes both clinical practice and academic engagement with opportunities for research and teaching in a supportive environment.