Cognitive and Behavioral Neurologist - Academic Rank DOQ
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Department of Neurological Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE is recruiting a physician with expertise in Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology. In this faculty role, you will join behavioral neurologists, advanced practice providers, nurse case manager and support staff who evaluate and treat over 1,000 unique patients a year. Our team of clinicians, scientists and educators are dedicated to saving lives, relieving suffering, and reducing the terrible impact of neurological disease on our patients, families, and community.
The faculty have NIH-supported research programs investigating Alzheimer’s disease and related neurodegenerative disorders. Nebraska Medicine, our hospital partner, has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital in neurology and neurosurgery for 5 years by U.S. News & World Report.
Opportunity Highlights:
· Clinical practice with diverse variety of cases
· Collaborative approach to care in collegial practice environment
· Fully accredited behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry fellowship program
· Opportunity for involvement in behavioral neurology clinical trial research programs with many possibilities for collaboration
· Inpatient neurology service opportunities available if desired
Community Highlights:
· Attractive city with population of more than 925,000 people
· Continually earns national accolades for quality of life
· Cost of living is less than national average
· Thriving arts and entertainment scene
· Home of the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo and NCAA Men’s College World Series
Our compensation package is extremely competitive. In addition, comprehensive benefits including relocation, CME and generous employer paid retirement are offered.
The successful candidate must be an MD/DO (or equivalent degree) who is ABPN board certified/eligible and fellowship trained in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry, Geriatric Neurology, or equivalent fellowship in the specialty.
Required Qualifications:
M.D. or equivalent degree, have completed an ACGME-certified Neurology residency, be ABPN board eligible or certified in Neurology, and have completed fellowship training in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry, Geriatric Neurology, or equivalent fellowship in the specialty.
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
Preferred Qualifications:
Compliance Requirements:
Additional Information:
Information at a Glance
Req Id:
1605
Campus Name:
University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
Org Unit:
Neurological Sciences UNMC
Job Location:
Omaha, NE 68198
Application Review Date:
11/26/25
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 CV with application.
Posting Start Date:
10/28/25