Medical Director – Memory Care Program

About the Ayer Neuroscience Institute

The Ayer Neuroscience Institute is a rapidly expanding, multidisciplinary center dedicated to comprehensive patient care, academics, teaching, and research. Affiliated with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Quinnipiac University Medical School, the Institute boasts a staff of over 200 world-class neuroscience physicians and advanced practitioners. We are deeply committed to excellence in patient care, quality, and experience, actively engaging in the medical education of students, residents, and fellows while conducting clinical research across all major areas of neurosciences.

About the Memory Care Program

Our Memory Care Program is a multidisciplinary effort focused on the diagnosis and treatment of cognitive disorders. Supported by specialists in neurology, neuropsychiatry, neuropsychology, clinical social work, and advanced practice nursing, the program provides comprehensive evaluations and individualized care for patients and their families. We address medical, psychosocial, and emotional needs through advanced diagnostics—including dementia biomarkers, neurocognitive testing, and amyloid PET imaging—and offer innovative therapies such as anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody treatments.

The Role

As the Medical Director, you will provide visionary leadership and oversight for the Memory Care Program, reporting to Dr. Mark Alberts, Co-Physician-in-Chief of the Ayer Neuroscience Institute. This role is designed to champion the seamless delivery of advanced memory care, facilitate the development of standardized practices and clinical pathways, and recruit and supervise faculty and practice personnel. You will collaborate effectively with providers across multiple disciplines to promote a positive, patient-centric atmosphere that ensures optimal care, continued improvement, and staff satisfaction. The position involves leading the Memory Care Clinical Council and developing care protocols that incorporate the latest brain-imaging techniques and disease-modifying therapies.

About Hartford HealthCare

The Hartford HealthCare network employs over 2,500 providers across more than 500 practice locations throughout Connecticut. The system includes seven acute care hospitals, thriving community teaching hospitals, and one of the largest physician-led, multi-specialty medical groups in New England. This vast network offers a deeply embedded culture of inclusion and innovation, providing opportunities to propel careers to new heights while focusing on the highest quality of care. As teachers, researchers, leaders, and caregivers, our team is united by a shared mission.

Location and Lifestyle

Based in Connecticut, the role offers a location within two hours of Boston and New York City. The area features four distinct seasons, access to New England beaches and ski resorts, and a variety of living options ranging from leafy suburbs to vibrant urban areas and the shore. Families benefit from access to some of the finest schools in the nation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hartford HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.