Academic Neurologist
About The Position
The Neurology Division at Denver Health is seeking a full-time Academic Neurologist to join a dynamic, mission-driven clinical and teaching environment. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care for patients with neurological disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and related systems while contributing meaningfully to the education and academic missions of Denver Health and the University of Colorado School of Medicine. This position includes outpatient and inpatient neurology care, acute stroke management, supervision and teaching of trainees, and participation in scholarship and professional development activities. The successful candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, with rank and track commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certification or eligibility in Neurology.
- Eligibility for physician licensure through the Colorado Medical Board; an active, unrestricted license is required prior to start.
- Demonstrated competence in comprehensive general neurology, including acute stroke management.
- Demonstrated interest and ability in supervising and teaching residents, medical students, and other learners.
- Basic EEG interpretation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Fellowship training in a neurology subspecialty is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat a broad range of neurological conditions.
- Provide comprehensive general neurology care in both outpatient clinic and inpatient consult settings.
- Participate in the emergency evaluation and management of acute stroke.
- Conduct neurological examinations and order and interpret appropriate laboratory, imaging, and neurological testing.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and prescribe medications and therapies.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
- Counsel patients and families regarding treatment, aftercare, and long-term health management.
- Supervise and teach neurology residents, medical students, and other learners.
- Provide supervision of neurology residents covering the inpatient consult service; nighttime supervision is typically provided by telephone discussion with the on-call neurology resident.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
- Contribute to the teaching, scholarship, and professional development missions of the Department of Neurology.
- Maintain current knowledge of developments and best practices in neurology through continuing education and professional development.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Fully paid parental leave
- Exceptional retirement contributions
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Nationally recognized well-being programs
- Tuition assistance
- Career advancement pathways
- Professional development
- Meaningful financial advantages
- Loan forgiveness eligibility
- Employer contributions
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
