Faculty (Open Rank), General Inpatient and Vascular Neurology Inpatient and Telemedicine, McGovern Medical School
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Department of Neurology, seeks an experienced full-time neurologist to provide inpatient care at Memorial Hermann Hospital-TMC. Located in the Texas Medical Center in the heart of Houston, this position is affiliated with McGovern Medical School, the 11th largest medical school in the nation.
The successful candidate will join a distinguished academic neurology program to provide comprehensive care through inpatient consults, stroke care, and up to 26 weeks of annual telemedicine coverage. As a leading academic medical center, we consider research and teaching integral to our mission.
We welcome candidates interested in participating in clinical trials, grant-funded research, or teaching opportunities with medical students, residents, and fellows. Academic rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
Qualifications
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school
- Graduate of an ACGME-accredited neurology residency
- ABPN Board Eligible or Board Certified
- Active ABPN board certifications
- Texas medical license (or eligible to be licensed)
- Outstanding clinical, interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with excellent administrative and organizational abilities.
- Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care
Completion of Vascular Neurology Fellowship Is Preferred
Qualified applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence, discovery, and service, have the potential to be outstanding in their field of expertise, and share an interest in fulfilling the common goals of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.
Key Responsibilities
The neurologist will provide comprehensive inpatient care, including consults and stroke management, at Memorial Hermann Hospital-TMC. Additionally, the role involves participating in academic activities such as research, clinical trials, and teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| healthcare listings in Texas | 102 active | 2,048 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| healthcare pay trend | +11.9% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Faculty (Open Rank), General Inpatient and Vascular Neurology Inpatient and Telemedicine, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
