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Cognitive Specialist
Posted 29 May 2025
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Description
A well-known university in central Illinois is seeking a cognitive neurologist for a clinical role within its Alzheimer's Research and Treatment Center. The regional neuroscience program includes their Neuroscience Institute that is comprised of neurology, neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, psychiatry.
The mission of the Alzheimer’s Center is to integrate patient care, education, and research to better understand the biological aspects of aging, cognition, and neurodegenerative disorders in order to design innovative personalized care that addresses both the underlying symptoms and the disease, leading to improved patient, family, and community outcomes. This is accomplished through careful integration of clinical health, analytical neuroscience, and community engagement. The long-term goal of the Alzheimer’s Center is to become a nationally and internationally recognized center in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Position Highlights:
• Protected Research and Administrative Time
• Investigator-initiated research, and collaboration with basic/translational research opportunities available
• Two memory disorders neurologists and robust support system of three NP’s, one social worker and additional support staff
• Great relationship with the Center for Clinical Research, which provides support for our clinical trials
• Drive rural health initiatives by increasing outreach in rural areas and populations with higher risks for AD (African American, Hispanic, etc.)
• Faculty appointment
• Teaching opportunities are available to teach medical students and residents
• Visa support available
Requirements
M.D.