Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology GME Core Faculty
Updated 11/05/26
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Physician
Neurology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
TriStar Skyline Medical Center's neuroscience group is seeking a behavioral and cognitive neurology specialist for a core faculty position within their GME neurology program in Nashville, Tennessee.
Qualified Candidates:
About Nashville, Tennessee:
Qualified Candidates:
- Board certified in adult neurology
- Fellowship trained and/or UCNS certified in behavioral and cognitive neurology
- Tennessee licensure or ability to obtain
- DEA with full prescriptive authority
- Strong commitment to teaching, office consultation, dementia diagnosis and management
- Design and supervise a cognitive/behavioral teaching clinic for neurology residents
- Anticipated 100% outpatient practice without hospital consultation or night call
- Option for 1:6 or 1:12 hospital weeks (with some night call these weeks)
- Option for APD position if qualified and interested (approximately 40 GME hours per month)
- Work with an affiliated faculty neuropsychologist in the region
- Clinical faculty appointment available through Belmont University Frist College of Medicine
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401k and paid malpractice
- CME and dues allowance
- No State income tax
- 353-bed hospital
- Dedicated 17-bed neuro ICU; 34-beds stroke; 4-bed EMU; outpatient neurology clinic
- EEG, EMG, CT, MRI, and Amyloid-PET on site
- Active TriStar residency programs in neurology, internal medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine, PM&R, psychiatry, and transitional year
- Faculty research assistance and support available
- Tennessee’s first comprehensive stroke center and a national leader in neuroscience
- As an ACS Verified Level I Trauma Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, TriStar Skyline is a leading provider of emergency care with over 3,700 ED visits per month.
- Offering programs including heart and vascular, oncology, orthopaedics/spine, and inpatient rehabilitation.
- Our inaugural neurology residency welcomed first year residents in July 2023 and is a part of the HCA Healthcare Graduate Medical Education network, with more than 250 residency and fellowship programs nationwide.
- Currently configured for 24 neurology residents at TriStar Skyline
- Building a network of innovative, patient-centered GME communities
About Nashville, Tennessee:
- Historic Nashville, capital city of Tennessee, is also known as Music City as it is home to the Grand Ole Opry, the epicenter of the country music industry. This is on display throughout the bustling downtown area where you can find the Country Music Hall of Fame and live music on every corner.
- Nashville is home to several higher learning institutions including the prestigious Vanderbilt University, Belmont University including Thomas F. Frist, Jr College of Medicine.
- Downtown (as well as local neighborhoods) offer many unique dining experiences.
- Other attractions include the Nashville Symphony and Ballet and the Frist Art Museum.
- Nashville is also a great place for sports enthusiasts to enjoy NFL’s Tennessee Titans, NHL’s Nashville Predators and MLS' Nashville Soccer Club.
- Nashville/BNA International Airport is served by several major airlines that fly nonstop to more than 100 destinations both domestically and international.
Job Responsibilities
Deliver office-based consultations in an outpatient setting.
Design and supervise a cognitive/behavioral teaching clinic for neurology residents.
Teach and mentor residents within the neurology GME program.
Collaborate with an affiliated faculty neuropsychologist.
Participate in faculty activities through the neurology residency program.
Optional: Serve as Associate Program Director (APD) if qualified and interested (approximately 40 GME hours per month).
Optional: Participate in hospital service weeks (1:6 or 1:12 schedule) with some associated night call.
Qualifications
Fellowship-trained and/or UCNS Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology.
Tennessee medical license or ability to obtain licensure.
DEA registration with full prescriptive authority.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching and graduate medical education.
Interest and expertise in behavioral neurology, cognitive disorders, and dementia care.
Eligible for a clinical faculty appointment through Belmont University Frist College of Medicine.
Working Hours
Alternative option to participate in 1:6 or 1:12 hospital coverage weeks, which may include some night call during those weeks.
APD role available for qualified candidates, requiring approximately 40 GME administrative hours per month.
Skills
Cognitive Neurology expertise.
Dementia diagnosis and management.
Patient consultation and outpatient clinical care.
Neurology resident teaching and mentorship.
Curriculum and clinic development.
Leadership and program administration (for APD candidates).
Interdisciplinary collaboration with neuropsychology professionals.
Strong communication and academic medicine skills.
Ability to balance clinical, educational, and administrative responsibilities.
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