Neurologist
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up to $200,000
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Job Description
Neurology Opening – Harlingen, Texas
Outpatient Only | No Call | Excellent Work-Life Balance
A respected integrated healthcare system in Harlingen, Texas is seeking a Board Certified Neurologist to join a growing outpatient neurology program focused on high-quality, patient-centered care.
This opportunity offers a predictable weekday schedule, strong clinical support, manageable patient volume, and the ability to make a meaningful impact while maintaining excellent work-life balance.
Position Highlights
- Outpatient-only Neurology practice
- Monday-Friday schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- No call responsibilities
- No weekends or holidays
- Average patient volume: 5-10 patients per day
- Collaborative multidisciplinary care environment
- Strong nursing and administrative support
- Opportunity to help expand neurological services in the community
Compensation & Benefits
- $325,000 Base salary
- Eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000
Comprehensive Federal Benefits Package Including
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Federal retirement programs with matching contributions
- Paid federal holidays and paid annual leave
- Continuing education support and malpractice coverage
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive neurological evaluations and follow-up visits
- Diagnose and manage a wide range of neurological conditions, including:
- Migraines
- Seizure disorders
- Neuropathy
- Neurovascular conditions
- Chronic neurological illnesses
Order and Interpret Diagnostic Testing Including
- EEG
- EMG/NCS
- Imaging and laboratory studies
- Provide patient education and medication management
Perform Neurological Procedures as Credentialed, Including
- Botox injections
- Lumbar punctures
- EMG/NCS
EEG Interpretation
- Collaborate closely with internal medicine, pain management, behavioral health, and rehabilitation teams
- Participate in quality improvement and clinic optimization initiatives
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology residency
- Board Certified in Neurology
- Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license
- DEA registration
- Strong communication and patient-centered care skills
Preferred Experience
- 3+ years of independent Neurology practice experience
- Experience with Botox or chemodenervation procedures
- EMG/NCS or EEG interpretation experience
- Experience evaluating or treating TBI and chronic neurological disorders
- Why Harlingen, Texas?
Located in the Rio Grande Valley, Harlingen Offers
- Warm climate year-round
- Affordable cost of living
- Easy access to South Padre Island and Gulf Coast beaches
- Excellent dining and cultural experiences
- Family-friendly communities with a relaxed lifestyle
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Neurologist at Purple Cow Recruiting a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Neurology — ranked against 476 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Neurology — Physician Career Context
Purple Cow Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 265 active listings.
Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 54% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$325k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $335k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$325k midpoint, that is roughly $13k–$23k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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