Neurology: Movement Disorder Specialist

About the Role

The Movement Disorder Specialist will provide general neurology care with the opportunity to develop a specialized focus in neurodiagnostic or procedural services. The position is based in an outpatient office serving Mechanicsburg and Harrisburg, PA, with support for inpatient services at UPMC Harrisburg and Mechanicsburg hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive neurology care and cultivate expertise in movement disorders.
• Maintain and grow a strong community referral base.
• Perform and interpret EMG and/or EEG studies (fluency desirable) with assistance from neurodiagnostic technicians.
• Support inpatient neurology services at UPMC Harrisburg and Mechanicsburg hospitals.
• Participate in teaching activities, including internal medicine student rotations, medical school rotations, and occasional lectures.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that includes neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuropsychologists, advanced practice providers, and certified neuroscience nurses.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Neurology.
• Fellowship‑trained in Movement Disorders.
• 2026/2027 residents and fellowship graduates are welcome to apply.
• Commitment to providing high‑quality, compassionate patient care.
• Team‑oriented with the ability to deliver personalized care and demonstrate strong clinical outcomes.

Skills

• Fluency in EMG and/or EEG interpretation (preferred).
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic abilities in movement disorders.
• Effective teaching and mentorship of medical trainees.
• Collaboration within a multidisciplinary neuro‑specialty team.

Benefits

• Robust onboarding programs, training, and follow‑up to support new providers.
• Supportive peer and leadership environment with an open‑door policy and team approach.
• Tuition discounts at the University of Pittsburgh for physicians and immediate family.
• Competitive compensation packages.
• Job security with a growing practice.

Location

The position is located in South Central Pennsylvania, offering a mix of rural and suburban living, top‑rated public and private schools, and proximity to cultural attractions such as Gettysburg, Hershey Park, and Hershey’s Chocolate World. The area is recognized for its livability and is within a two‑ to three‑hour drive of major cities including New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

About UPMC Central PA

UPMC Central PA is a nationally recognized, not‑for‑profit health system serving more than 1.2 million residents across central Pennsylvania and surrounding rural communities. The system includes seven acute‑care hospitals (1,161 licensed beds), over 160 outpatient clinics, more than 2,900 physicians and allied health professionals, and approximately 11,000 employees. It provides comprehensive emergency, primary, and specialty care throughout Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Juniata, Franklin, Adams, and parts of Snyder counties.

Contact Information

For more information, please call Denise Bordner, Physician Recruiter at 717‑231‑8767 or submit your CV to bordnerdm2@upmc.edu.