Physician - Movement Disorders

The Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute announces a search for a board-certified/eligible neurologist with fellowship training in movement disorders to join the Parkinsons and Movement Disorders Division at the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, Nevada, part of Cleveland Clinic Nevada. This position is under the direct leadership of Zoltan Mari, MD, FAAN, the Ruvo Family Chair and Director of the Parkinsons and Movement Disorders Program, and is part of the Center for Neurological Restoration (CNR) led by Benjamin Walter, MD, based at Cleveland Clinics main campus.

The Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health is part of Cleveland Clinics International and Emerging Markets Division and marks the Cleveland Clinic's first facility in the Nevada market. Since its establishment, the clinic has continued a trajectory of strong growth, recently expanding with a second practice, Concierge Medicine, in 2025, and now a third practice, Executive Health, opening in Winter 2026. This represents a unique opportunity for physicians to be directly involved in Cleveland Clinics ongoing expansion in Nevada and contribute to shaping the future of care in this rapidly evolving market. Of note, the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health Movement Disorders clinic has increased the treated patient population year over year, with it's highest volume in 2026 and is projected to continue this trajectory.

The Parkinsons Disease and Movement Disorders Program, established in 2011, has grown into a comprehensive clinical, research and educational program serving patients across the spectrum of movement disorders. The program includes specialized Huntingtons disease, multiple system atrophy, and ataxia initiatives; is Nevadas Parkinsons Foundation Center of Excellence; and is the only Nevada site participating in the Michael J. Fox Foundations Parkinsons Progression Markers Initiative. Its clinical research program has contributed to studies of novel therapies, including CREXONT, the first Parkinsons disease therapy studied at the Lou Ruvo Center to subsequently receive FDA approval.

This position offers:

• A primarily clinical role with ample opportunity to accommodate research and academic interests
• 100% outpatient practice, this means no inpatient service, no call, no weekends, no nights, no pager, no consults, and no inpatient rounds
• A highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Generous benefits and competitive compensation
• Academic rank flexibility
• Exceptional philanthropic support for research
  The Lou Ruvo Center benefits from an unusually strong philanthropic ecosystem through the Keep Memory Alive Foundation. This has allowed us to support young investigators with seed funding for pilot studies and early research initiatives.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be committed to excellence in clinical care of patients with Parkinsons disease and other movement disorders
• Have strong interest and experience in clinical research, including clinical trials
• Demonstrate expertise in advanced therapeutic modalities, particularly deep brain stimulation (DBS), including patient selection, programming, and post-operative management
• Collaborate closely with an integrated team of neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, and research professionals

The successful candidate will join a rapidly growing, high-impact movement disorders program with robust connections to Cleveland Clinics Center for Neurological Restoration in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the program offers participation in clinical trials, innovative digital biomarker research, education, and community outreach, aligned with our designation as a Parkinsons Foundation Center of Excellence and CurePSP Center of Care.

Location & Community:
Located in Las Vegas, our Center serves a fast-growing and diverse population. The area offers a wide range of housing optionsfrom master-planned communities such as Summerlin and Southern Highlands, to more rural or scenic desert locations. Las Vegas continues to expand its presence in biomedical research, education, and healthcare innovation, offering an attractive lifestyle with no state income tax, world-class entertainment, and year-round outdoor recreation. Surrounding areas include the vibrant suburb of Henderson, the lakefront town of Boulder City, and the technology-forward city of North Las Vegas.