What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Neurologist for established and expanding Memory Center position at Advocate Health?
The Advocate Memory Center is located at Lutheran General Hospital-a level 1 trauma center, teaching hospital and comprehensive stroke center in Park Ridge, IL (a suburb of Chicago and conveniently located near OHare airport).
Join one of the nations largest, most respected health systems and experience what it means to live well. Advocate Health is seeking a Cognitive / Behavioral Neurologist to join our physician-led medical group and serve its patients throughout the Metro Chicagoland area.
Location : Expanding from Park Ridge, IL to the North, South, and Southwest Suburbs of Chicago
Primary Facility : Advocate Health Memory Center at Lutheran General Hospital
About Us :
The Advocate Health Memory Center, a leader in dementia care, education, and research, is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Neurologist to join our esteemed team. Our center, part of the GUIDE program for dementia care, is expanding to enhance our comprehensive approach to brain health. We are committed to diagnosing and treating memory loss diseases, including Alzheimer's and other dementias, using a sophisticated, multidisciplinary approach.
Job Description :
This ambulatory focused position offers the opportunity to be part of a respected team dedicated to patient-centered care. With possible limited inpatient service depending on the candidate, there is the option of protected time to participate in clinical trials and investigator-initiated research. Our Memory Center is supported by experienced physicians, neuropsychologists, research staff, and a social worker, fostering a collaborative environment for comprehensive dementia care.
Key Responsibilities :
- Provide compassionate care for patients with Alzheimer's and other dementias, supporting their care partners.
- Engage in clinical, educational, and research activities to advance dementia care.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to offer holistic and integrated care plans. Main memory center site is at Advocate Lutheran General however multiple other sites in need of development / satellite clinics. Practice locations for those open to discussion.
- Educate families, colleagues, and staff across the system on dementia care practices.
Training and / or Experience :
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About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States. Advocate Health has a combined footprint across six states - Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin. We are a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. In Illinois and Wisconsin, we serve nearly 3 million patients annually across 29 hospitals and more than 500 sites of care. We are a leading employer in the Midwest, proudly supporting a diverse team of over 77,000. This includes more than 4,200 employed physicians and over 2,500 Advanced Practice Clinicians within our physician-led medical group.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion every single day and in everything we do. By cultivating an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion, we create a welcoming environment where our patients can heal, our teammates can thrive, and our business can grow. As a teammate, working in a diverse setting allows you the chance to grow in ways that will broaden your perspective to deliver the best possible patient care.
Salary : $340,000 - $380,000
