Physician - Neurobehaviorialist

MultiCare Health System; United States; On-site; USD 356,000 - 373,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible scheduling

Well-Being program

Paid time off

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Neurobehavioral Neurologist to provide outpatient assessment and long-term management for neurobehavioral and neurocognitive disorders within the Multicare Neuroscience Institute.

You will collaborate with neuropsychology, psychiatry, social work, and rehabilitation services to deliver integrated patient‑centered care while contributing to teaching and potential clinical research in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of neurology residency; fellowship in behavioral neurology/neuropsychiatry preferred.
• Board certified or board eligible in Neurology; licensed or eligible to practice in WA.
• DEA registration, NPI, and prescriptive authority.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with neurobehavioral and neurocognitive disorders.
• Order and interpret brain imaging, EEG, neuropsychological tests, and labs.
• Initiate and monitor pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
• Coordinate care with neuropsychology, psychiatry, therapy, social work and primary care.
• Educate patients/families about disease progression and care strategies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and clinical pathways.

Skills

Board certification in Neurology

WA licensure eligible

DEA registration

BLS certification

Education

MD or DO

Neurology residency & fellowship

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than a job title — you’re part of a collaborative team of physicians and advanced practice providers committed to patient-centered care. Here, your voice matters. You’ll have the support, resources and flexibility to practice at the top of your license, collaborate with experienced colleagues and make a meaningful impact. Build a long-term career in a system that grows with you, in a community that supports your life beyond work. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: varies Annual Compensation: $356,000 to $372,500 Base + production + Quality Incentive

Position Summary

The Neurobehavioral Neurologist is a key member of the Multicare Neuroscience Institute, specializing in the care of patients with neurobehavioral and neurocognitive disorders. This physician provides comprehensive outpatient assessment and long-term management for individuals with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, vascular cognitive impairment, and other neurodegenerative or neuropsychiatric syndromes. The role involves collaboration with neuropsychology, psychiatry, social work, and rehabilitation services to deliver integrated, patient-centered care. The position supports the diagnosis and continuum of care for neurobehavioral disorders, utilizing advanced neuroimaging, cognitive testing, and pharmacological as well as non-pharmacological interventions. Opportunities exist for participating in interdisciplinary case conferences, contributing to clinical pathways, and engaging in clinical research or medical education within a collegial, multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with neurobehavioral and neurocognitive disorders, including dementias, neuropsychiatric syndromes, and cognitive impairment due to neurological disease
• Order, interpret, and synthesize diagnostic studies such as brain MRI, PET scans, EEG, neuropsychological assessments, and relevant laboratory workups
• Initiate and monitor pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, including cognitive enhancers, behavioral interventions, and symptomatic therapies
• Coordinate care with neuropsychology, psychiatry, speech and occupational therapy, social work, and primary care providers
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, treatment options, prognosis, and strategies for daily functioning and quality of life
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, neurobehavioral-focused quality improvement initiatives, and case conferences
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records in compliance with regulatory standards
• Contribute to teaching programs, peer consultation, and development of clinical protocols and care pathways

Requirements

• Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited institution
• Completion of neurology residency and fellowship training in behavioral neurology, neuropsychiatry, or related subspecialty preferred
• Board certified or board eligible in Neurology
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Washington State by employment start date
• DEA registration, NPI, and prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Leadership development, mentorship and continued professional growth opportunities across a collaborative, integrated health system.

Well-being and support

Flexible scheduling, generous time off and MultiCare’s Physician & APP Well-Being Program support your well-being and help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other

Belonging for all

A culture where providers feel heard, respected and part of the team from day one, supported by Resource Groups and outreach programs

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $356,000.00 - $372,500.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital.

Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants.

We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation. If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.