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Asst/Assoc/Professor, Neurology, Dementia & Neurodegenerative Disease
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Asst/Assoc/Professor, Neurology, Dementia & Neurodegenerative Disease Lubbock
46728BR
Position Description The 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.
Occasional Duties
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.
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