Physician - Cognitive Neurologist - Full Time Academic

About the role

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- Shreveport are currently seeking a Cognitive Specialist to join our outstanding Academic Neurology department and dynamic team. Must be BC/BE and be eligible for a Louisiana license. Leadership opportunities available to qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality clinical care to patients with neurological conditions.
• Medical student and Neurology resident education, including supervision in clinics, grand rounds, and didactic conferences.
• Participation in departmental activities and contributing to the growth of the Dementia program.
• Mentoring and providing clinical expertise to faculty and residents.
• Large patient volume potential and leadership potential. Louisiana has the 5th highest Alzheimer’s mortality rate in the US and North Louisiana has a particularly large burden of disease. Potential to be the expert in the field in this region.

Resources & Facilities

• Dedicated Infusion Center
• Multi-disciplinary Care
• Academic Medical department with the largest concentration of Subspecialty Neurologists in the Ark-La-Tex region.
• School of Medicine Faculty and collaborations with the Graduate School and Allied Health

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary package, including a guaranteed base salary.
• Supplemental pay based on productivity and potential grant funding.
• Opportunities for academic and professional development.
• J-1 visa sponsorship is available.