Cognitive Neurologist

Department of Neurology
Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Harvard Medical School

The Department of Neurology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is seeking a General Neurologist with a focus in Cognitive Neurology for a full-time faculty position at our Boston location. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative, academically vibrant department within a leading academic medical center.

If applicable, the candidate will be appointed to the full-time faculty of Harvard Medical School at a rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Clinical Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care in cognitive and general neurology, with responsibilities including:

• Outpatient clinical care in the Cognitive Neurology Unit, consisting of seven (7) to eight (8) four-hour clinics per week for forty-six (46) weeks annually
• Participation in inpatient consult services, general neurology wards, and/or teleneurology/emergency department services on an as-needed basis
• During periods of inpatient or consult coverage, outpatient clinical responsibilities will be reduced accordingly

Academic Responsibilities

The candidate will be expected to contribute actively to the department’s educational mission, including:

• Teaching medical students, neurology residents, and fellows
• Delivering didactic lectures in cognitive neurology
• Supervising and mentoring residents during their cognitive neurology rotations

Research Responsibilities

This position includes a strong commitment to scholarly activity. The candidate will:

• Receive protected time at the onset of the appointment to support their development as a scientist
• Be expected to support the associated portion of their salary through grants and/or startup funds
• Benefit from robust mentoring, collaboration, and institutional support to develop and expand an independent or collaborative research portfolio

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center consistently ranks as a national leader among independent hospitals in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding. With research funding exceeding $250 million annually, BIDMC’s more than 2,000 researchers and staff lead over 2,500 active clinical research studies across 52 areas of investigation.

Job Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology
• Eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensure
• Demonstrated interest or expertise in cognitive neurology
• Commitment to excellence in clinical care, teaching, and scholarly activity
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented academic environment

About Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and HMFP

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is a 743-bed hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center and a founding member of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH). BILH is an integrated healthcare system comprising 14 hospitals and more than 4,000 physicians and 39,000 employees, united by a shared mission to expand access and advance the science and practice of medicine through research and education.

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) at BIDMC is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, supporting more than 2,400 providers. HMFP is dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research, while fostering professional development and work–life balance. HMFP physicians hold faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School and provide care across the BILH system and affiliated hospitals throughout Massachusetts.