Dementia, Cognitive Neurologist Opportunity at Albany Medical Center

Job Description

The Cognitive Neurology/Dementia Division of the Department of Neurology at Albany Med Health System is seeking a BC/BE Neurologist who has completed Cognitive Neurology fellowship training. Our established and growing comprehensive center for research and patient care, which has been designated as one of the 10 Centers of Excellence for Alzheimers Disease in New York State. The center was established with a vision to transform dementia care in upstate New York and accelerate the race towards prevention and treatment. Our center has institutional and community support, as well as additional philanthropic funding. Our goal is to identify an individual who is passionate about Alzheimers disease and related dementias, with a vision to expand the educational and clinical research efforts, while providing exemplary clinical care.

Highlights include:

• A diverse patient population in an academic hospital setting, serving 23 counties and more than 2.5 million people.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of neurologists, neuropsychologists, geriatric psychiatrists, social workers, and allied support staff.
• In joining our academic faculty, the successful candidate will enjoy ample opportunities to teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Multiple ongoing research studies. Research and other scholarly work are encouraged and supported, commensurate with the skills and accomplishments of the clinician scientist.
• Enjoy a rich neurosciences community of learning in the Capital Region, including several local research universities.

Recruitment Package:

Albany Med offers a highly competitive salary and compensation package including:

• Rich benefits package including malpractice coverage and retirement plan.
• Salary commensurate with the level of academic appointment that does not include incentive bonus that is paid quarterly, which adds to the total compensation.
• Relocation assistance

Compensation:

• The salary range $230-260K represents base salaries for an Assistant or Associate Professors appointment. They do not include the incentive bonus that is paid quarterly, which adds significantly to the total compensation.

About Albany Med Health System
The Albany Med Health System is the largest and only regionally governed not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England. It consists of Albany Medical Center, Albany Medical College, the Bernard & Millie Duker Childrens Hospital, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses. Albany Medical Center is New York Capital Regions only academic medical center and one of upstate New Yorks largest teaching hospitals. The Capital Region offers great opportunities for career-life balance, outdoors activities, low cost of living and exceptional education. To learn more about the Capital Region, please visit

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.