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Neuroscience Institute, Physician - Neurohospitalist/Neuro Critical Care Neurologist

Hospital MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is recruiting a dual role as a Neurohospitalist/Neurocritical Care Neurologist to join our growing team located in Pittsburgh, PA! Our subspecialized Center focuses on providing our community with state of art, the most innovative therapy, including an outpatient center.

Job Duties

Neurohospitalist Care (50%)

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute neurological conditions for a diverse inpatient population.
  • Provide expert neurological consultations to emergency and inpatient medical services.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate comprehensive treatment plans and ensure efficient patient flow.

Neuro Critical Care (50%)

Deliver specialized, high-level critical care management for patients within the Neuro-Intensive Care Unit (Neuro-ICU).

  • Perform advanced bedside procedures pertinent to acute neuro-emergencies.
  • Partner closely with neurosurgery, critical care specialists, and dedicated nursing staff to optimize clinical outcomes for critically ill patients.
  • Contribute to the education and clinical training of medical students, neurology residents, and fellows.
  • Participate in departmental quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical protocol development.
  • Job Qualifications
  • Completion of ACGME approved Neurology Residency
  • Completion of ACGME approved Neuro Critical Care Fellowship
  • Board Eligible/Board Certified in Neurology
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
  • Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania prior to employment

AHN Proudly Offers

  • Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Medical Benefits
  • Sign-On Bonus
  • CME Allowance
  • EY Financial Planning Services – Student Loan, PSLF Assistance
  • Retirement Plans; Vested Immediately in 401K, 457B
  • Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage
  • A diverse & inclusive workforce with respective loan repayment for qualified candidates

AHN Department of Neurosurgery and Neurology

We integrate renowned experts in the subspecialties of neurology, neuroradiology, neuro-critical care, and neurosurgery to offer leading-edge diagnosis and treatment for patients with the most complex neurological disorders across 7 hospitals throughout Western PA.

AHN Department of Neurosurgery and Neurology currently staffs over 25 neurosurgeons, 35 neurologists, 15 Pain Medicine physicians and 80 advanced practice providers who specialize in a myriad of neurosurgical disorders, including brain, spine and skull-based surgery, stroke, movement disorders, cranial nerve disorders, neuro-oncology, epilepsy, headache, neuromuscular disorders, dementia, and concussions to name a few.

The Institute a provides quaternary care services at Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) in Pittsburgh PA, that includes a level 1 trauma center. There is also a level 2 trauma center located at Forbes Regional Hospital (FRH), located in Monroeville, Pa.

There are residency programs in Neurology and Neurosurgery along with several fellowships. The spine program offers a complete array of spinal procedures from endoscopic spine to complex deformity spine and everything in between.

AHN’s Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery is housed in our new ‘hub’ at our flagship, Allegheny General Hospital.

The new hub is a centralized location encompassing wrap-around services, innovative care models, and multidisciplinary clinical providers enabling individuals with chronic neurologic conditions - and their caregivers - to live their healthiest lives.

Our state-of-the-art neuroscience experience for patients will include, but not limited to embedded navigators, behavioral health professionals, speech/occupational therapists, pharmacists, registered dieticians, financial counselors and more.

Why AHN? It’s a blended healthcare organization providing patients with exceptional healthcare for over a century. We are forging innovative solutions and key partnerships to help transform the health experience of our customers into remarkable ways. AHN's innovative approach ensures that patients receive top-notch care close to home, supported by 16 hospitals, over 250 healthcare facilities and 3,000+ physicians.

Why Pittsburgh? Working in Pittsburgh, PA, offers a vibrant and dynamic environment with a rich cultural scene and a strong sense of community. Enjoy Pittsburgh’s nationally recognized hub for medical innovation, culinary scene, sporting events and many indoor/outdoor activities. Benefit from a low cost of living and highly regarded educational institutions. The city's diverse neighborhoods and thriving job market make it an ideal place for healthcare professionals to grow.

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Key Responsibilities

The physician will manage acute neurological conditions for inpatient populations and provide high-level critical care within the Neuro-ICU. Responsibilities also include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, performing bedside procedures, and contributing to the training of medical residents and fellows.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an ACGME-approved Neurology residency and a Neuro Critical Care fellowship. Applicants must be board eligible or board certified in Neurology and hold a valid medical license in Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Neurological DiagnosisPatient ManagementNeuro-ICU ManagementMedical EducationMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 60% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 60% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,096 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Pittsburgh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k
Typical market rent
$1,545/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Highmark Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Medical Benefits
Sign-On Bonus
CME Allowance
EY Financial Planning Services – Student Loan, PSLF Assistance
Retirement Plans; Vested Immediately in 401K, 457B
Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage
Loan repayment for qualified candidates