Professor, Neurology, Dementia & Neurodegenerative Disease

Texas Tech University•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

The Garrison Institute on Aging seeks an experienced, academically oriented neurologist specializing in dementia and neurodegenerative diseases. The role provides comprehensive clinical care to patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias while advancing the Institute’s clinical, research, educational, and community missions. The neurologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and related neurological disorders, and contributes to multidisciplinary care, clinical and translational research, education, and training. The successful candidate will help develop innovative approaches to dementia diagnosis and treatment and contribute to the growth of the GIA Memory Clinic and its research programs. The position includes leading or participating in clinical research, overseeing clinical drug trials, pursuing extramural funding, and developing community partnerships to improve access to dementia care and research opportunities.

Requirements

MD/DO or equivalent degree.
Completion of an accredited Neurology Residency.
ABPN Board Eligible in Neurology.
3+ years of Clinical Neurology experience.
Ability to obtain a Texas Medical License.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive neurological evaluations for patients with memory loss, cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and related dementias.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on current clinical evidence, patient needs, and goals of care.
Assist in developing and implementing clinical protocols, treatment pathways, and quality-improvement initiatives within the Memory Clinic.
Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and collaborate with physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Serve as a clinical investigator and/or principal investigator for clinical research studies involving Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and related neurodegenerative disorders.
Develop an independent and collaborative research program focused on dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, neurodegenerative disease, brain health, or related areas.
Identify federal, state, foundation, industry, and other funding opportunities that support dementia and neurological disease research.
Develop and submit competitive grant proposals.
Contribute to the continued development and expansion of the GIA Memory Clinic and related clinical programs.
Develop relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, advocacy organizations, and other partners to improve access to dementia care and research opportunities.
Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcare trainees.
Oversee clinical drug trials.