Physician Neurology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Behavioral/Cognitive Neurologist Opening in Detroit, MI A nationally recognized academic health system is seeking a Board Certified Behavioral/Cognitive Neurologist to join its distinguished Neurology team. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to lead a well-established Center for Cognitive Health while combining clinical practice, research, education, and program development. The selected physician will play a key role in advancing innovative care for patients with dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders while contributing to a growing academic neuroscience program. Practice Highlights

• 100% outpatient practice.
• Adult and geriatric patient population.
• Average of 6–8 patients per day.
• Leadership opportunity with significant involvement in research and academic medicine.
• Opportunity to hold an endowed leadership role focused on advancing dementia and neurodegenerative disease care.
• Active participation in clinical trials and translational neuroscience research.
Schedule
• Full-time, Monday through Friday.
• Night call approximately 1–2 times per month.
• Weekend call approximately 1–2 weekends per year.
• Target start date: Fall 2026, with flexibility for an early 2027 start for the right candidate.
Position Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive outpatient care for adult and geriatric patients with cognitive and behavioral neurological disorders.
• Provide clinical and research leadership within the Behavioral Neurology program.
• Continue the growth and development of an established Center for Cognitive Health.
• Participate in clinical trials and translational neuroscience research focused on neurodegenerative diseases.
• Teach and mentor medical students, neurology residents, and behavioral neurology fellows.
• Support Graduate Medical Education initiatives.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary neuroscience team to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Utilize Epic EMR for clinical documentation.
• Opportunity for a tenure-track academic appointment for qualified candidates through affiliated medical schools.
Qualifications
• Board Certified in Neurology.
• Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Neurology Residency.
• Completion of a Behavioral Neurology Fellowship.
• Minimum of four years of experience as a Behavioral/Cognitive Neurologist.
• Eligible for Michigan medical licensure.
• Current BLS, DEA, CSR, and CDS certifications.
• Previous leadership or management experience preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary based on experience and training.
• Excellent earning potential.
• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance.
• Opportunity for a tenure-track academic appointment.
• Strong institutional support for research and professional development.
• Stability and resources of a well-established academic health system.

Why Detroit, Michigan? Detroit offers an exciting blend of innovation, culture, and affordability, making it an outstanding place to build both a career and a life. The city is home to renowned museums, professional sports teams, award-winning restaurants, vibrant entertainment districts, and a growing waterfront along the Detroit River. Residents enjoy a variety of neighborhoods and nearby suburban communities with excellent housing options, parks, and recreational opportunities. For convenient travel, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is approximately 20–30 minutes from downtown and provides nonstop service to hundreds of domestic and international destinations.