Headache Neurology Specialist to join Academic Medical Center, 30 minutes t
About The Position
Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are recruiting a Board Eligible/Board Certified Headache Neurology Physician for the Neurosciences Institute within the Neurology Section of the Department of Medicine. The specialist will diagnose, manage, and treat complex, chronic, and debilitating headache disorders. The ideal candidate will help establish and grow a dedicated Headache program focused on improving patients’ quality of life through individualized, evidence-based, multidisciplinary care. This outpatient-only position offers flexible schedule options: five days per week, four 10-hour days, or three 12-hour days. The physician may conduct clinical research trials and research at UNR Med Research Labs, and will receive an affiliate faculty appointment with UNR Med. Teaching opportunities include medical students, residents, and PA students. The Institute for Neurosciences at Renown Regional is a Joint Commission-accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Level III-accredited Epilepsy laboratory. Compensation includes a $350,000 salary guarantee, productivity incentive, and quality bonus. The position also offers seven weeks of accrued time off, full medical benefits, paid board certification and licensure reimbursement, a $3,000 CME stipend, paid malpractice insurance with 100% tail coverage, and a $50,000 start-to-work bonus. Renown Health is a not-for-profit integrated academic healthcare network serving northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and northeast California. Renown Health and UNR Med formed Nevada’s first integrated academic health system in 2021 to advance clinical care, medical education, clinical research, and access to evidence-based care. The role is based in the Reno region, which offers access to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada, outdoor recreation, and a community with more than 300 days of sunshine annually.
Requirements
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Headache Neurology.
Nice To Haves
- Motivation to establish and grow a dedicated Headache program.
- Interest in conducting clinical research trials and research.
- Interest in teaching medical students, residents, and PA students.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, manage, and treat complex, chronic, and debilitating headache disorders.
- Conduct in-depth evaluations and provide comprehensive diagnoses.
- Collaborate with colleagues using a multidisciplinary approach to address headaches and prevent future attacks.
- Educate and advocate for patients so they can manage symptoms through trigger identification.
- Identify lifestyle, environmental, and hormonal triggers as part of complex headache management.
- Help establish and grow a dedicated Headache program.
- Conduct clinical trials and research, as desired.
- Teach medical students, residents, and PA students from UNR Med.
Benefits
- $350,000 salary guarantee, productivity incentive, and quality bonus.
- Seven weeks of accrued time off.
- Full medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision.
- Paid board certification and licensure reimbursement.
- $3,000 CME stipend.
- Paid malpractice insurance with 100% tail coverage.
- $50,000 start-to-work bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
