Job Description

Academic Cognitive and Behavioral Neurologist 

The Department of Neurology at the University of Missouri – Columbia is seeking a full-time Cognitive and Behavioral Neurologist to join our vibrant and growing Neurology practice.  
Join two additional Behavioral Neurologists, both with leadership roles in the institution, and they are looking to expand our clinical offerings and research opportunities.  Clinical and some didactic teaching is expected, and the opportunity to precept in resident clinic is available.

Opportunity Details: 

• Join the neurology department of 30+ physicians and neuroscientists 
• Opportunities to assist in the department's growth, the education of medical students and residents, and pursuit of other academic/research interests. 
• Strong collaboration with Health Psychology for psychometric testing
• State of the art imaging capabilities including PET and 7T MRI
• No night call
• Practice Schedule M-F 8 AM-5 PM
• All ranks available commensurate with experience 

As the largest Neurologic Care Team in mid-Missouri , the department's facilities include:

• A dedicated 28-bed Neurosciences Center with 6 bed EMU
• 30-bed Neurosciences ICU
• AANEM Lab Accreditation with Exemplary Status
• NAEC Level IV Epilepsy program
• DNV-Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Certified MDA/ALS clinics
• An accredited Sleep Program
• Outpatient infusion center

Our academic programs include a neurology residency program and the following six ACGME accredited 

• • Clinical Neurophysiology
  • Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology (dual UCNS certification)
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Advanced Sleep Medicine
  • Vascular Neurology
  • Neuro Critical Care (dual UCNS certification)

In addition to clinical opportunities, , and offers a vast array of academic and research opportunities. Currently, there are established basic and translational research programs with 30+ clinical trials in Neurology.

About Missouri University Health Care (MUHC) and University of Missouri (Mizzou)
The School of Medicine partners with both MU Health Care (MUHC) and the University of Missouri campus.  Highlights include:

• MUHC has one of the highest employee engagement scores in the Midwest.
• Recognized as one of the “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review.
• MUHC has consistently been named one of the nation’s “Most Wired” health systems by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).
• Missouri’s largest public research university with an average enrollment of 35,000 students.
• One of only five universities nationwide with law, medicine, veterinary medicine, and a nuclear research reactor on one campus.

About Columbia:
Be surprised by what Columbia has to offer from picturesque parks to award winning cuisine to amazing art and superb shopping.  Columbia is “more than a college town” and “surprisingly sophisticated.”

• Rated as one of the Top 10 most livable college towns in America by Strategistico.com July 2022
• #6 Most affordable outdoorsy paces to live by Realator.com June 2022
• #28 of the Best Places to Live in the US from CBS News April 2022
• 20% Population growth since 2016, low cost of living and great schools

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Lori Schutte at lschutte@health.missouri.edu.

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city feel, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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