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Consulting Neurologist - ALS Specialty Care

NeurologyPart-Time

Listed compensation

$180-$250/hr

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Job Description

  • Consulting Neurologist – ALS Specialty Care
  • Leonard Florence Center for Living | Chelsea, MA
  • Compensation: $180 - $250 per hour, based on experience Schedule: Approximately 12–15 hours per month | Flexible scheduling
  • Make a Meaningful Difference in Specialized ALS Care

Leonard Florence Center for Living is expanding its commitment to specialized ALS care with the opening of a new clinic dedicated to the evaluation, treatment, and ongoing care of individuals living with ALS.

This exciting expansion will enhance the clinical resources available to those living with ALS and providing greater access to specialized neurological expertise and comprehensive, coordinated care.

It reflects our continued investment in advancing ALS treatment and delivering exceptional, specialized services to those we serve.

We are seeking an experienced Consulting Neurologist with ALS clinical experience to play a pivotal role in this expansion.

Through our new clinic, the neurologist will provide specialized clinical oversight and expertise to those living with ALS, working closely with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team to support individualized treatment and care.

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the advancement of ALS care, collaborate with dedicated healthcare professionals, and make a meaningful, lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families.

Joining Leonard Florence means becoming part of a nationally recognized leader in specialized ALS care, with a longstanding commitment to innovation, clinical excellence, and improving quality of life for individuals living with ALS. Bring your expertise to a team that is helping shape the future of ALS care.

How Leonard Florence Center for Living shapes the future of ALS care

Leonard Florence Center for Living, part of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, is a nationally recognized leader in specialized care for individuals living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and other complex neurological conditions. As the nation's first skilled nursing facility to incorporate the innovative Green House® model of care, Leonard Florence offers a distinctive environment that combines advanced clinical services with the warmth, comfort, and personalized attention of home.

Our state-of-the-art facility is designed around specialized care, innovative assistive technologies, and an interdisciplinary approach that supports individuals with even the most complex medical needs. Known for its groundbreaking approach to ALS care, Leonard Florence brings together highly skilled clinical professionals, advanced respiratory support, adaptive technology, and individualized care planning to help residents maintain independence, dignity, and the highest possible quality of life.

Why Join Our Team?

  • Competitive compensation of $180 - $250 per hour.
  • Flexible schedule of approximately 12–15 hours per month
  • Opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognized ALS specialty care program.
  • Ideal for practicing neurologists or neuromuscular specialists seeking a flexible consulting opportunity.

As the Consulting Neurologist You'll

  • Conduct neurological evaluations and consultations for residents with ALS and other neurological conditions.
  • Monitor disease progression and recommend individualized treatment and symptom-management plans.

Provide clinical expertise in managing neuromuscular symptoms, including weakness, spasticity, dysphagia, and respiratory complications.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, respiratory, physical, occupational, and speech therapist, and other interdisciplinary team members.

Communicate recommendations with residents, families, and clinical staff while maintaining timely medical documentation.

What We're Looking For

  • Medical Doctor (MD) degree and completion of an accredited Neurology residency.
  • Active, unencumbered Massachusetts medical license.
  • Board certified in Neurology or eligibility for board certification.
  • Demonstrated clinical experience diagnosing and treating individuals with ALS.
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
  • Ability to travel to Chelsea for scheduled clinic hours

Regional candidates are encouraged to apply! Candidates from surrounding New England states and throughout Massachusetts are encouraged to apply. An active Massachusetts medical license and the ability to travel to our Chelsea location is required.

Bring your neurological expertise to a team making a difference in the lives of individuals living with ALS. Apply today!

Leonard Florence Center for Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The consulting neurologist will conduct neurological evaluations and monitor disease progression for residents living with ALS. They will also provide clinical expertise in managing neuromuscular symptoms while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD degree, have completed an accredited neurology residency, and possess an active, unencumbered Massachusetts medical license. Board certification in neurology or eligibility for certification is required, along with demonstrated clinical experience in treating ALS.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Neuromuscular symptom managementClinical evaluationPatient consultationTreatment planning

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 68% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Neurology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$374k–$520kNeurology median $313k (middle half $270k–$325k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$423k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Neurology listings in Massachusetts13 active500 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 68% no call · 33% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Physician listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 13% offer loan repayment626 active listings, Nov 2026
Neurology hiring demand#14 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 48 days · 21% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 144 postings, 138 closed
New Neurology listings181 in the last 30 days163 the 30 days before (+11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Neurology pay trend−4.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Chelsea Jewish Lifecare

Hospitals and Health Care
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation of $180 - $250 per hour
Flexible schedule of approximately 12–15 hours per month
Opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognized ALS specialty care program

Living in Chelsea

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$605k
Typical market rent
$2,632/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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