Position DescriptionThe Garrison Institute on Aging (GIA) seeks an experienced and academically oriented Neurologist specializing in dementia and neurodegenerative diseases to provide comprehensive clinical care to patients living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias while advancing the Institute's clinical, research, educational, and community missions.
The Neurologist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, and related neurological disorders. The position will participate in multidisciplinary patient care, develop and lead clinical and translational research initiatives, oversee clinical drug trials, pursue extramural funding, and contribute to the education and training of medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals.
The successful candidate will have an interest in developing innovative approaches to dementia diagnosis and treatment and will contribute to the growth and advancement of the GIA Memory Clinic and its research programs.
Major/Essential Functions- 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.
Required Qualifications- 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.
Preferred Qualifications- ABPN Board Certified in Neurology.
- Fellowship Training or Clinical Experience in behavioral neurology, cognitive neurology, neurodegenerative disease or related specialty.
- Experience serving as an investigator for clinical trials.
- Experience in developing research grants.
BenefitsTTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:
- Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options - Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
- Paid Time Off - Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.
Pay StatementCompensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
