General Neurologist

NeurologyNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$219K–$344K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

The Department of Neurology at the University of Minnesota and UMPhysicians is recruiting a full-time general neurologist for M Health Fairview – Woodbury Neurology clinic.

Highly qualified candidates who are committed to excellence in patient care, possess strong clinical skills and have an interest in clinical investigation and education are encouraged to apply.

Position Highlights: As part of a multi-disciplinary team, this position will provide outpatient general neurology services in the community clinics with some optional time on the University campus if desired. Minimal inpatient coverage expected as the health system invests in growing a neurohospitalist pool.

No acute stroke call.

Opportunities to perform EMG, read EEG, inject botulinum toxins if candidate meets training criteria Opportunities to supervise and train medical students and residents if desired Opportunity to promote through a clinical pathway in academic setting (no publication or research funding requirements) Salaried position with ability to earn bonus stipend This position is not eligible for a J1 waiver Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Neurology residency training program and Board Certified or Board Prepared with the American Board of Medical Specialties or American Osteopathic Association Licensed or ability to obtain Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Licensure Ability to obtain and / or maintain DEA certification for the State of Minnesota Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.

Excellent teaching and interpersonal skills Pay and Benefits: This role is dually employed by University of Minnesota Physicians and the University of Minnesota. Total salary is market competitive and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through M Physicians.

The base salary range for this position is $218,757 - $344,326 commensurate with experience, qualifications, and cFTE. The salary from the University is dependent upon the academic effort of the person hired. M Physicians provides the following benefits: Substantial 401K employer contribution.

Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services. Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees. Malpractice insurance coverage. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

In addition, the University provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes low-cost medical, dental, pharmacy plans, and much more. Additional information can be found here: M Physicians Benefits and University Benefits.

M Health and Clinical Partnerships Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system.

This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to build a nationally known academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.

University of Minnesota The University of Minnesota is among the largest and most prestigious public research universities in the nation. The University Medical School is a world-class institution with a long history of leadership and discoveries that have changed the practice of medicine.

The nearly 3,000 outstanding faculty members are committed to achieving excellence in research, clinical care, and developing the next generation of health professionals. Community Information We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report.

The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport.

If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!

Explore Minnesota Greater Minneapolis – St. Paul Metropolitan Area #UMP University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine.

Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond. Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Company Overview: At University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), we are on a mission to deliver exceptional patient care, advance medicine through research, and train the next generation of health professionals.

M Physicians is the multi-specialty group practice for the University of Minnesota Medical School faculty clinicians, community-practice clinicians, advanced practice providers, and healthcare professionals.

We serve the land grant mission of the University by providing high quality specialty and primary care, innovative and leading-edge cures and treatments, and access to the latest evidence-based care to patients across the state of Minnesota and beyond.

Employment Update: As an organization deeply rooted in our community, it’s our responsibility to protect the wellbeing of our teams, provide a safe and healthy environment for those we serve, and to set an example for our neighbors. We take our obligation to care for our patients seriously.

That is why M Physicians is requiring all employees, providers, learners and volunteers to receive an annual Flu vaccination unless a reasonable accommodation or exemption is granted. Application Instructions: External Candidates: Click “Apply” and sign in with your account.

If you are a new applicant, select “Create Account”. Employees: If you are a current University of Minnesota Physicians employee, please log into Workday to access our Internal Careers Site.

Contingent Workers: If you are not an employee but have an active Workday account with the University of Minnesota Physicians, please log into Workday and apply using the Find UMP Jobs Worklet.

Key Responsibilities

Provide outpatient general neurology services within community clinics and potentially the University campus. Supervise and train medical students and residents while participating in clinical investigation.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Neurology residency and be Board Certified or Board Prepared. Requires the ability to obtain Minnesota medical licensure and DEA certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Medical EducationBotulinum Toxin InjectionsClinical Teaching

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Neurologist at University of Minnesota Physicians a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Neurology — ranked against 474 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 56% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$282k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $286k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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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 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 474 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Woodbury

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$400k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,177/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About University of Minnesota Physicians

Hospitals and Health Care
Minneapolis, MN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Substantial 401K employer contribution
Well-being program with annual spending allotment
Allowance for CME, license, board certification, DEA fees
Malpractice insurance coverage
PSLF eligible
Low-cost medical, dental, pharmacy plans