Neurology- Cognitive/Dementia

Temple University, Office of Physician & Faculty Recruitment•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Temple Health is seeking a fellowship-trained Cognitive Neurologist with expertise in dementia and memory disorders to join its growing Neurodegenerative Disease Program. The role offers an opportunity to provide care to patients and families living with cognitive and memory disorders, teach future neurologists, and contribute to research and innovation in an academic health system. The physician will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that includes neurologists, advanced practice providers, neuropsychology professionals, researchers, and trainees. The position offers the opportunity to direct Temple’s Memory Center, working closely with two cognitive neurologists, a nurse practitioner, and a neuropsychology team. The physician may participate in clinical trials, registries, and translational research focused on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, while developing clinical, academic, and leadership interests. Temple Health is a Philadelphia-based academic health system with more than 1,550 physicians and scientists and an educational partnership with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Applicants should submit an online application with a curriculum vitae, personal statement, and three professional references with contact information. A statement describing effective work in an urban environment is strongly encouraged.

Requirements

M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent.
Board certified or board eligible in Neurology.
Fellowship training in Dementia/Memory Disorders or Cognitive Neurology.
Eligible for an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license and DEA registration.

Responsibilities

Provide care for individuals across the spectrum of cognitive and memory disorders in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and colleagues.
Participate in clinical trials, registries, and translational research focused on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Have the opportunity to direct Temple’s Memory Center, working closely with cognitive neurologists, a nurse practitioner, and a neuropsychology team.
Develop clinical, academic, and leadership interests within the department.