Neurologist - Cognitive Care (Telehealth) in Abbeyville, Colorado at Synapticure
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About Synapticure
Synapticure is the largest, most comprehensive specialty care and life sciences company in the country for those living with neurodegenerative diseases. Founded by patients and caregivers living with these diseases, we are redefining the care and the research paradigm for conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS in all 50 states.
Our business is powered by two connected engines.
The CARES Engine (Clinical Operations)
A scalable, 50-state virtualized clinical network providing timely access to expert neurologists and cutting edge treatments with wraparound care coordination and behavioral health support. Our team creates personalized care plans focused on education and empowerment, connecting patients with a multidisciplinary team of subspecialty neurologists, geriatricians, psychologists, and care coordinators who collaborate to deliver comprehensive care.
The CURES Engine (Research & Innovation)
Leveraging our deeply engaged, well characterized national patient cohort, CURES partners with life science, pharma, biotech, and medical device companies to accelerate the development of neurodegenerative treatments, spanning discovery stage lab services, clinical trial services, and real world evidence data and analytics.
Partnering with providers, health plans, and life sciences companies, including CMS' GUIDE dementia care model, Synapticure is dedicated to transforming the lives of millions of individuals and their families living with neurodegenerative diseases.
Our ValuesWe are a remote-first company. While our team is located all across the United States, these core principles tie us together around a common identity:
- Relentless focus on patients and caregivers: We are determined to provide an exceptional experience for every patient we have the privilege to serve, and we put our patients first in everything we do.
- Embody the spirit and humanity of those living with neurodegenerative disease: Inspired by our founders, families, and personal experiences, we recognize the seriousness of our patients' circumstances and meet that challenge every day with empathy, compassion, kindness, joy, and hope.
- Seek to understand, and stay curious: We start by listening to one another, our partners, our patients, and their caregivers. We communicate with authenticity and humility, prioritizing honesty and directness while recognizing we always have something to learn.
- Embrace the opportunity: We are energized by the importance of our mission and maintain a strong bias toward action.
Full time employees are eligible for:
- Remote First: Work from anywhere in the 50 United States, with home office technology provided.
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family.
- Financial & Retirement Support: 401(k) plan with employer matching, plus short and long-term disability, and basic and supplemental life insurance.
- Time Off & Leave: 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, 12 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays, plus a fully paid end-of-year company holiday break (typically Christmas through New Year's).
- Wellness & Family Growth: Comprehensive family-building and fertility services through Kindbody (where available) at a 20% discount, 24/7 mental health support via Health Advocate and Talkspace (including 12 free on-demand sessions per year), and access to One Medical.
- Conduct virtual consultations, cognitive assessments, and diagnostic evaluations for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and related conditions
- Supervise and collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) across multiple states, providing clinical guidance and ensuring adherence to practice standards and state regulatory requirements
- Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans that incorporate pharmacologic management, cognitive therapy recommendations, and supportive care strategies
- Oversee the prescription of medications, ordering of diagnostic tests, and interpretation of results as part of comprehensive patient care
- Collaborate with behavioral health clinicians, care coordinators, and other interdisciplinary team members to optimize care continuity and quality outcomes
- Participate in case conferences and team meetings to review complex cases and contribute to clinical decision-making
- Stay current with emerging therapies, including anti-amyloid and disease-modifying treatments for dementia, and support patient education regarding these options
- Support caregiver engagement and education, helping families understand disease progression, treatment plans, and available resources
- Document all encounters accurately and promptly in the electronic health record (EHR), ensuring compliance with telehealth and regulatory standards
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Synapticure’s cognitive care protocols, leveraging technology to streamline care delivery and enhance patient experience
- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Completion of a residency in Neurology, with fellowship training in Behavioral/Cognitive Neurology or equivalent experience strongly preferred
- Board certification in Neurology (ABPN) required
- Active, unrestricted medical license in at least one U.S. state; multi-state or IMLC eligibility preferred
- 3+ years of clinical experience managing patients with memory or cognitive disorders
- Demonstrated proficiency in telemedicine platforms and digital tools for conducting virtual neurological evaluations
- Strong clinical expertise in cognitive assessment, dementia management, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Excellent communication skills for patient, family, and team interactions across virtual channels
- Commitment to patient-centered, empathetic care and continuous learning in neurodegenerative disease management
- Fellowship-trained in Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology or substantial experience treating Alzheimer’s and dementia-related conditions
- Prior experience supervising Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in a multi-state or telehealth environment
- Familiarity with amyloid targeting therapies and other emerging therapies for Alzheimer’s disease
- Experience within an integrated, interdisciplinary care model or value-based care environment
Synapticure is an equal opportunity employer and a remote-first workplace. We believe that embedding equity, inclusion, compliance, and operational excellence across all aspects of our employee lifecycle directly reflects our core values. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please apply even if you feel you do not meet all qualifications.
At this time, Synapticure is unable to provide work visa sponsorship.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@synapticure.com.
$260,000 - $276,000 a year