Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist (M67827) - School of Medicine, Neurology

1 month ago
Richmond, VirginiaFull TimeNeurology

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Virginia Commonwealth University as a Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist – Movement Disorders in United States. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education.

Key Responsibilities

  • Clinical Primary clinical responsibilities include care of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings with an emphasis on movement disorders.
  • Teaching Faculty member will teach medical students and housestaff.
  • They will be expected to organize and develop a series of formal conferences for the housestaff and students emphasizing issues in movement disorders.
  • They will attend weekly Grand Rounds and lecture upon occasion as requested.

Requirements

  • BC/BE in Neurology
  • Completed an accredited Movement Disorders Fellowship

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Virginia Commonwealth University in United States.

Key Skills

NeurologyMovement DisordersClinical CarePatient CareMedical EducationHousestaff EducationFellow EducationClinical ResearchTranslational ResearchPatient EducationInpatient CareOutpatient CareConference DevelopmentCommittee ServiceProfessional Service
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Position Insights

Neurology — Physician Career Context

This Neurology position at Virginia Commonwealth University is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Neurology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $310k, with the typical range spanning $240k to $420k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Richmond, Virginia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Neurology, Movement Disorders, Clinical Care, Patient Care, Medical Education, Housestaff Education, Fellow Education, Clinical Research. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Neurology role.

Core responsibilities: The primary responsibilities involve providing patient care, focusing on movement disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and engaging in medical education for students, residents, and fellows. Additionally, the faculty member is expected to participate in and potentially lead clinical ...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental & Vision, Academic Environment, Research Support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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