Headache Neurologist- Clinical Physician
Location: Dallas, TX
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Job Number: 250000Q2
Category: Faculty and Physicians
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Headache Neurologist- Clinical Physician
UT Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX
UT Southwestern is the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth and ranks among the top 50 hospitals nationally in 12 specialties ranging from brain to heart to cancer care – the most of any hospital in Texas, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals rankings in the 2025 report, nine of our specialties ranked in the top 25 in the nation.
The Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center stands as a leader in patient care, research, and physician education. Comprising 12 specialized sections, our department is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery. We are also proud to be ranked among the top three academic medical centers in the 16-state Southeast and Southwest.
Job Summary
The Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an outstanding clinical Headache Neurologist to join their state-of-the-art clinic located at the main campus located in Dallas, TX. Applicants can expect an opportunity for a well-balanced career in Headache Neurology.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-volume practice while contributing to resident and fellow education in one of the nation’s top academic health systems. This is an outstanding opportunity to advance your career in a clinically focused academic role.
Position Highlights
- Join a vibrant group of headache faculty with many interests including intracranial hypertension, healthcare disparities, and concussion
- Teach and mentor trainees in our UCNS- Accredited headache fellowship
- Collaborate with maxillofacial and neurosurgeons to manage complex headache disorders
- Grow your academic career with our robust Faculty Development program, housed within our larger department of 90+ neurology faculty across 14 subspecialty sections
- Be a part of the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute, a rapidly expanding enterprise supporting clinical, educational, research, and outreach efforts
- Faculty appointment at UT Southwestern Medical Center (rank commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
- Complete a 1-year fellowship in headache
- Board-Certified/Board-Eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for adult or child neurology
- Eligible for Texas medical licensure
- Strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive rank and base salary commensurate with experience and an outstanding benefit package
- Allowance for educational and academic pursuits (society dues, books, travel to meetings, license renewal)
- Relocation assistance available
- Two types of retirement programs, including a lifetime annuity pension plan with a substantial employer match contribution
- On-Site Child Care
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/
Contact:
Megan Davis
Clinical Physician Recruiter, Talent Acquisition
Office of Human Resources
UT Southwestern Medical Center
P: 972-449-9836
Benefits
Benefits
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Working at UTSW
Bring Your “A” Game.
Why are top candidates in so many professional fields – including customer service, finance, and human resources, to name a few – choosing UT Southwestern Medical Center as a career home? Simple. They know that they will work among a team of people who bring their best every day to support a health organization that’s breaking new ground in dozens of ways. That’s what we can offer you.
It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you’ll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.
Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That’s true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.
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