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Number of Positions In Requisition
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Job Details
The Department of Neurology at Thomas Jefferson University / Jefferson Health is seeking a Cognitive Neurologist to join its established Cognitive Disorders program in Center City Philadelphia.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with cognitive impairment, memory disorders, dementia, and neurodegenerative diseases. This position offers the opportunity to participate in clinical care, medical education, research, and multidisciplinary program development within Jefferson's academic neuroscience environment.
The primary practice location is 901 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, with access to Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience and the broader Jefferson neuroscience network.
Job Description
Evaluate and manage patients with cognitive impairment, memory disorders, and neurodegenerative conditions
Diagnose and treat patients with Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and related disorders
Provide longitudinal management and counseling for patients and families
Collaborate with neuropsychology, neuroradiology, psychiatry, geriatrics, primary care, and other specialists as appropriate
Participate in multidisciplinary cognitive disorders care
Participate in clinical research and clinical trials as applicable
Teach medical students, residents, fellows, and other learners
Participate in departmental conferences and educational activities
Contribute to the continued development of Jefferson's Cognitive Disorders program
Support quality improvement and other departmental initiatives
Academic Opportunities
Academic interests and scholarly activity are encouraged. Opportunities may include: Clinical research
Clinical trials and emerging Alzheimer's disease therapies
Cognitive and neurodegenerative disease research
Medical student and resident education
Fellowship education
Publications and presentations
Program development and leadership
Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Qualifications Required MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology residency or equivalent training
Board certification or board eligibility in Neurology
Eligibility for medical licensure in Pennsylvania
Demonstrated clinical interest in cognitive neurology, memory disorders, dementia, or neurodegenerative disease
Preferred Fellowship training in Cognitive Neurology, Behavioral Neurology, Geriatric Neurology, or a related subspecialty
Experience caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
Interest or experience in clinical research or clinical trials
Interest in medical education
Practice Environment
The physician will join the Department of Neurology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and work within Jefferson's multidisciplinary neuroscience environment.
The department provides subspecialty expertise across cognitive disorders, movement disorders, epilepsy, headache, vascular neurology, neurocritical care, neuromuscular disorders, neuro-oncology, and other areas of neurology.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Jefferson University Physicians
Primary Location Address
901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Worksite address
philadelphia, PA, 19117, US
Who can apply
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