Headache Specialist

MaineHealth Neurology is seeking a full-time board certified / eligible Neurologist with fellowship training / special interest in Headache to join our Neurology Department as Headache Program Director.  The Program Director will have responsibilities for patient care as well as oversight and teaching of neurology residents and APPs in the evaluation and management of patients with refractory headaches. This primarily outpatient position is based at our facility on the MaineHealth Scarborough Campus with on-site MRI and neurodiagnostic lab.  Opportunities for research are supported through MaineHealth Institute for Research and committed time for research can be provided through a dedicated academic pathway program.

Opportunity Highlights :

• Join a well-established Neurology Department consisting of 35+ sub-specialty trained Adult and Pediatric neurologists, Neurohospitalists, and Advanced Practice Professionals supported by a robust clinical and administrative team, including onsite pharmacist, social worker, neuropsychologists and psychometricians.
• Hospital admission service, stroke and telestroke care, as well as after-hours phone call coverage is provided by a team of dedicated Neurohospitalists.
• Inpatient coverage is limited to an equitable share of daytime coverage on the neurology consult service four to five weeks per year.
• Opportunity to teach Neurology residents, residents and fellows from other departments, and medical students.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a  Total Rewards  package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

Portland boasts walkable urban density in a historic downtown area, including a nationally renowned culinary culture ( Bon Appétit Magazine  2018 Restaurant City of the Year) and top 10 craft beer scene ( Travel Channel  2021); abundant live music; a major art museum; and a beautiful working waterfront. The area provides four-season recreational opportunities such as skiing, hiking, boating, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptional, diverse, and vibrant community.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our providers and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, please submit a letter of interest and CV to apply today.

To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.