Academic Neurologist - Movement Disorders & General Neurology

Academic Neurologist, Movement Disorders & General Neurology – Worcester, MA

Hiring Range: $180,000 - $320,000 (final offer may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations).

Position Overview:

The Department of Neurology at UMass Chan Medical School (UMMS) invites an academic clinician to contribute to a patient‑centered comprehensive Movement Disorders program. This role offers a faculty appointment at UMMS and membership on the medical staff at UMass Memorial Medical Center (UMMHC), providing access to advanced clinical care and world‑class research opportunities.

• Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient movement disorders care within a collegial team of four MDs and an NP specializing in DBS programming.
• Participate in DBS planning during monthly interdisciplinary meetings with neurosurgery and neuropsychology.
• Perform DBS programming and inject botulinum toxin in the clinic.
• Engage trainees and medical students throughout the year in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate in teaching activities and contribute to the department’s research initiatives in RNA biology, gene expression, human gene therapy, quantitative health sciences, outcomes research, and translational programs.

• M.D. or D.O. degree.
• Fellowship in Movement Disorders.

• Sign‑on bonus and referral bonus program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 7 weeks of paid time off (vacation, CME, holidays).
• Practice/CME allowance – $4,000 per fiscal year.
• Employer‑funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary plus additional retirement vehicles.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement benefit.
• Paid family and medical leave; short‑term and long‑term disability programs.
• Hospital liability insurance.
• Concierge services for relocation, if applicable.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

UMass Memorial Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.