University of Nebraska Medical Center

Movement Disorder Neurologist/Rank DOQ
Job Description

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurological Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE is actively recruiting for an academic Movement Disorders Specialist. In this faculty role, you will join a multidisciplinary team of specialists who collaborate to provide cutting edge patient care while teaching providers at all levels of training and researching the latest treatments and discoveries. Our Movement Disorders Clinic is the most comprehensive in the region.

 

Opportunity Highlights:
· Robust Movement Disorders Program with more than 4000 outpatient visits per year
· Specialized comprehensive clinics treating dystonia, spasticity, and Huntington’s disease
· Largest Parkinson’s disease clinic in the region
· Opportunity to work with leaders in the field of deep brain stimulation for movement disorders
· Only site in the state using Personal Kinetograph (PKG device)
· Abundant translational research prospects
· Teaching opportunities with residents and medical students

 

Community Highlights:
· Omaha is rated by Forbes magazine as one of the top five best cities to raise a family
· High quality of life and cost of living below the national average
· Thriving arts and entertainment scene
· Home of the NCAA Men’s College World Series and the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo

 

The successful candidate must be an MD/DO (or equivalent degree) who is board certified/eligible and has completed fellowship training in movement disorders. Knowledge in subspecialty-specific diagnostics and therapeutics including brain
mapping, DBS programming, and chemodenervation is required.


Our compensation package is extremely competitive. In addition, comprehensive benefits including relocation, CME and generous employer paid retirement are offered.

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications MD, BC/BE Neurologist.
Fellowship training in Movement Disorders.
Knowledge of subspecialty-specific diagnostics.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in genetic and non-genetic ataxias.

About Us:

To learn more about the University of Nebraska, visit the sites below.

Department of Neurological Sciences https://www.unmc.edu/neurologicalsciences/

University of Nebraska Strategic Plan “Odyssey to Extraordinary” https://nebraska.edu/strategic-plan

Get to know Nebraska https://nebraska.edu/get-to-know-nebraska

University of Nebraska Medical Center Campus https://www.unmc.edu/aboutus/index.html and https://www.unmc.edu/aboutus/facts.html

University of Nebraska Faculty & Staff Benefits https://nebraska.edu/faculty-and-staff

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Additional Information:

Information at a Glance
Req Id:  1412
Campus Name:  University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
Org Unit:  Neurological Sciences UNMC
Job Location:  Omaha, NE 68198
Application Review Date:  11/13/25
Open Until Filled:  Yes
Advertised Salary:  Commensurate with Experience
Job Type:  Full-Time
Faculty Appointment:  Health Professions Appointment – (P1)
Worksite Eligibility:  On-site
Benefits Eligible:  Yes
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:  jobs@unmc.edu
Special Instructions to Applicant:  Please include a CV with your application.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

Posting Start Date:  10/16/25