Cognitive Neurologist/Dementia Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Cognitive Neurologist

Our organization is actively looking for a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Neurologist with fellowship training or a keen interest in Cognitive Neurology. This role will be part of our established Neurology team, focusing on our Comprehensive Dementia Program. The position is primarily outpatient and will be located at our facility on the MaineHealth Scarborough Campus, which features on-site MRI and neurodiagnostic labs.

The Comprehensive Dementia Program is supported by a collaborative team that includes another Cognitive Neurologist, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) specializing in dementia, neuropsychologists, psychometricians, dedicated nursing staff, social workers, and care navigators. There are also opportunities for involvement in dementia research through the MaineHealth Institute for Research, which has previously included participation in therapeutic drug trials. Our program is committed to delivering patient-centered care in a collegial and innovative environment, working closely with geriatrics and geriatric psychiatry divisions.

• Join a well-established Neurology Department with sub-specialty trained Adult and Pediatric neurologists, Neurohospitalists, and Advanced Practice Professionals.
• Collaborate with a robust clinical and administrative team, including on-site pharmacists, social workers, neuropsychologists, and psychometricians.
• Participate in hospital admission services, stroke care, and telestroke care, with after-hours phone call coverage managed by dedicated Neurohospitalists.
• Provide limited inpatient coverage, sharing daytime responsibilities on the neurology consult service for four to five weeks annually.
• Engage in teaching opportunities for Neurology residents, fellows from other departments, and medical students.

We are a not-for-profit integrated health system with a vision of "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." Our organization encompasses nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and a workforce of 1,700 employed clinicians collaborating through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With around 22,000 care team members, we provide preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to approximately 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes competitive benefits and resources tailored to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

Portland features a walkable urban environment in a historic downtown, renowned for its culinary scene (named 2018 Restaurant City of the Year by Bon Appétit Magazine) and a top 10 craft beer scene (as noted by the Travel Channel in 2021). The area is rich in live music, boasts a major art museum, and has a picturesque working waterfront. Residents enjoy four-season recreational activities, including skiing, hiking, boating, and access to beautiful beaches. Located just two hours north of Boston, this community is exceptional, diverse, and vibrant.

For more information about our organization, please visit our benefits page.

If you are interested in the position of Cognitive Neurologist/Dementia Specialist in Scarborough, ME, we encourage you to apply.