Cognitive/Behavioral Neurologist Opportunity

Cognitive/Behavioral Neurologist Opportunity

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is seeking a board certified/board eligible cognitive/behavioral neurologist to lead and establish a cutting-edge institute for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Under the direction of Dr. Shilpa Chitnis, Chief of Neurology, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of dementia care through clinical practice, research and education.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO

• Completion of an accredited Neurology Residency Program

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neurology

• UCNS Board Certified/Board Eligible in Behavioral Neurology

• Eligible for a Texas Medical License

Position Highlights:

• Leadership: Lead a team of experts, including behavioral neurologists, neuropsychiatrists, neuropsychologists, geriatricians, social workers, educational coordinators, genetic counselors, and research staff, providing comprehensive care to patients in our state-of- the-art memory disorders clinic.

• Education and Teaching: Mentor medical students, neurology residents, and future fellows in behavioral neurology, neuropsychiatry, and geriatric neurology.

• Innovative Research: Engage in groundbreaking clinical trials and investigator-initiated research.

• Patient-Centered Approach: Provide multidisciplinary care under one umbrella, from diagnosis to long-term treatment plans, with an educational coordinator dedicated to guiding patients and their families through their journey.

Why UT Tyler?

• Join the Vision: The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, a recent member of the Texas Alzheimer’s Research and Care Consortium (TARCC), is one of the newest medical schools in the UT System, offering state-of-the-art facilities including a $308 million Medical Education Building currently under construction.

• Incredible Community: Tyler, Texas, recently named the best city to move to in Texas by USA Today, offers the perfect balance of natural beauty, affordability, and quality of life. Known as the “Rose Capital of America,” Tyler and the surrounding area is home to about 500,000 residents.

• Unmatched Benefits: Competitive salary and academic rank, retirement, medical and dental plans, malpractice coverage, conference and vacation time.

Join us in shaping the future of dementia care in East Texas and providing top-notch care to our community.

To learn more about this opportunity, contact Stephanie Wright, Director of Provider Recruitment at sw14564@uttyler.edu or 972-755-9343.