Opportunity for Physician in Model Community-based Dementia Care Outpatient Program

MemoryCare, a nationally recognized outpatient consultative dementia evaluation and support program, is seeking a physician with clinical expertise in cognitive disorders in older adults. The ideal candidate would possess interest and expertise in diagnosing and managing dementia as well as providing holistic support to our patients and their family caregivers. This is a full-time position for a person with board certification in their primary discipline and added qualifications in geriatrics, palliative care, geriatric psychiatry, or behavioral neurology or equivalent experience. Individuals board certified in internal medicine or family practice with special interest and experience working with this population will also be considered. The start time is flexible over the next 12 months.

Highlights

• Work in a collegial, beautiful environment with established, best practice team-based non-profit clinical model for dementia care that is inclusive of patients and caregivers
• Small patient panels allowing generous time for patient care and family support
• Opportunities for community and caregiver education and clinical teaching for medical students and residents
• Attractive benefits package and competitive salary
• Exceptional work-life balance; no night or weekend call

Community Information

• Asheville, North Carolina and the surrounding region is one of the most desirable living communities in the U.S. with everything you need to enjoy an excellent quality of life.
• Excellent public and private schools; home to several prestigious colleges + universities, including UNCA
• Plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, camping, and much more
• Arts + cultural attractions, excellent culinary and entertainment options, well connected local airport

MemoryCare is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on MemoryCare, please visit .