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Valley Health System
Paramus, New Jersey

Neurologist

NeurologyIncludes callFull-Time

Pay as listed: $300K - $350K · Paramus, New Jersey · pays below the median of 19 Neurologist listings (22nd percentile).

Listed compensation

$300K - $350K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Valley Medical Group, part of the Valley Health System in Paramus, New Jersey, is seeking a full-time Neurologist to join our growing Medical Specialties Service Line.

The Neurology physician will play a key role in providing high quality neurologic care including consultative service both within the inpatient hospital setting as well as the ambulatory setting.

Serve as a clinical content expert for multidisciplinary case reviews of complex neurological patients, providing consultation and guidance to physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and the interdisciplinary team.

The physician will help develop a comprehensive Neurology program and foster multidisciplinary collaboration across the health system.

Compensation & Benefits Starting salary range of 300K to 350K Competitive compensation models include generous wRVU productivity incentive with the opportunity to grow, uncapped Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability 401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans Paid holidays and PTO CME allowance and dedicated CME time Malpractice coverage Relocation allowance Non-Profit Health System; eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

MD or DO Board Certification in Neurology Fellowship training in a Neurology subspecialty is preferred Existing or Eligibility for New Jersey Medical License, DEA and CDS required Job Location The Valley Hospital-Paramus Shift

Benefits

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees) Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees) Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e. g.

Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.) 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities EEO Statement Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws.

This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you’re joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized.

Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what’s right, and always striving to be better together.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality neurologic care through consultative services in both inpatient and ambulatory settings. Serve as a clinical expert for complex case reviews and help develop a comprehensive Neurology program.

Requirements

Must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Certified in Neurology. Requires a New Jersey Medical License, DEA, and CDS, with fellowship training in a subspecialty preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Inpatient ConsultationAmbulatory CareClinical Content ExpertiseCase ReviewPatient Management

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 68% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 4,200 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $210k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Top Neurologist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 14 employers

8
<$400k
9
$400k-450k
1
$475k
2
$500k-550k
2
$550k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
26% this job
Relocation assistance
21% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 470 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Paramus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$987k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$5,508/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Valley Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Paramus, New Jersey
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Short/Long Term Disability
401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays and PTO
CME Allowance and Dedicated CME Time
Malpractice Coverage
Relocation Allowance
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility