Virtual Cognitive Neurologist for Dementia & Memory Care

Synapticure; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote First

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Paid holidays & time off

Job summary

Synapticure seeks a Cognitive Neurologist to deliver expert virtual care for Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and related cognitive disorders. You will diagnose, manage, and educate patients within an interdisciplinary team across telehealth settings.

The role emphasizes memory care expertise, compassionate patient engagement, and expanding access to specialized neurological care nationwide, with remote-first operations.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Neurology residency with fellowship in Behavioral/Cognitive Neurology or equivalent experience preferred; or geriatric medicine with amyloid-targeting experience.
• Board certification in Neurology (ABPN) or Geriatric Medicine.
• Active, unrestricted medical license in at least one U.S. state; multi-state or IMLC eligibility preferred.
• 3+ years of clinical experience managing memory or cognitive disorders.
• Proficiency in telemedicine platforms and digital tools for virtual evaluations.
• Strong cognitive assessment, dementia management, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication for patients, families, and teams via virtual channels.
• Commitment to patient-centered, empathetic care and ongoing learning in neurodegenerative disease management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual consultations, cognitive assessments, and evaluations for Alzheimer's disease, dementia, MCI, and related conditions.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans including pharmacologic and cognitive therapy recommendations.
• Oversee prescription of medications and ordering/interpretation of diagnostic tests.
• Collaborate with APPs, behavioral health, and care coordinators to ensure continuity and quality.
• Participate in case conferences and team meetings for complex cases and decisions.
• Stay current with emerging therapies including anti-amyloid and disease-modifying treatments.
• Educate patients and caregivers about disease progression and treatment options.
• Support telehealth compliance and accurate EHR documentation.
• Contribute to cognitive care protocols and leverage technology to improve care delivery.

Skills

Telemedicine

Cognitive assessment

Neurology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient communication

Education

MD/DO

Neurology residency

Fellowship in Cognitive/Behavioral Neurology

ABPN board certification

Tools

Telemedicine platforms

EHR systems

Job description

Synapticure seeks a Cognitive Neurologist to deliver expert virtual care for Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and related cognitive disorders. You will diagnose, manage, and educate patients within an interdisciplinary team across telehealth settings.

The role emphasizes memory care expertise, compassionate patient engagement, and expanding access to specialized neurological care nationwide, with remote-first operations.