Cognitive Neurologist
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Job Description
Dartmouth Health is seeking a fellowship-trained Cognitive Neurologist to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary neurology team at our academic medical center in Lebanon, NH. This is an outstanding opportunity for a physician committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with cognitive and behavioral neurological disorders. The ideal candidate will be able to help us grow and evolve the program.
Overview
- Outpatient only (there is an option for some inpatient if desired)
- No nights, weekend, or call requirements
- 32 clinical hours each week plus 8 hours of protected admin/asynchronous time
- 60 minutes for new patients, 30 minutes for follow-up visits
- Option for full-time or part-time
- Academic appointment at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College
Benefits Include
- Up to 6% for retirement
- 4 weeks of PTO plus 10 CME days per year
- Malpractice with tail coverage
Relocation Assistance
To learn more, contact Heidi Krape, Physician & Provider Recruiter, at Heidi.N.Krape@Hitchcock.org.
Requirements
- MD/DO from an accredited institution
- Fellowship training in Cognitive or Behavioral Neurology
- Ability to obtain/maintain medical licensure in NH and VT
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for compassionate care and academic excellence
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the academic medical center for the Dartmouth Health system, is home to a breadth of clinical specialties, clinics, programs, facilities, and leading-edge research initiatives. As a source of hope and healing for our region, we are committed to delivering world-class care to everyone who enters our doors through a personalized approach that ensures every patient, family, and staff member is heard and respected.
DHMC’s clinical excellence is exemplified by our expertise across a broad range of specialties and sub-specialties, and a growing body of clinical research that translates into superlative patient care and positive outcomes.
Our highly collaborative culture engages physician-researchers across the Medical Center, who integrate their research activities with a holistic care model that engages families in every aspect of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
As an organization with deep roots in the Upper Valley community, we work to promote better health and health equity for all through a combination of support services, community partnerships, and population health programs that reflect the unique demographics and spirit of our region.
On our Lebanon campus—and in our work throughout the Dartmouth Health system—we make a solemn promise to advocate for our patients, promote effective collaboration among our colleagues, advance healthcare delivery through groundbreaking research, and help those we serve to lead brighter and healthier lives.
Our Commitment to Belonging
At Dartmouth Health, we believe that the diversity of our patients, our people, and our community shows a strength we support and celebrate.
We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for everyone to thrive, to fostering a culture of belonging, and to honoring all within our organization and the communities we serve.
Consistent with our shared values and charitable mission, Dartmouth Health is better when we embrace each other with open minds and hearts, respect our differences, and champion fairness and acceptance.
Key Responsibilities
The Cognitive Neurologist will provide high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals with cognitive and behavioral neurological disorders. The role involves clinical practice at an academic medical center with opportunities to contribute to program growth and research initiatives.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cognitive Neurologist at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health a 9.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Neurology — ranked against 473 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Neurology — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 60% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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