Pediatric Neurologist
Compensation
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Job Description
Position Overview The Pediatric Neurologist will evaluate, diagnose, and manage pediatric patients with neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), seizure disorders, migraines, and movement disorders etc. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical and diagnostic skills, experience working with children with developmental differences, and proficiency in EEG interpretation.
The physician will work collaboratively with neuropsychology, advanced practice providers, ABA clinicians and other clinical professionals to support comprehensive patient care.
This is a full-time position, combining in-person clinical services with eligible telehealth and remote responsibilities, based on clinical needs and organizational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive neurological evaluations, consultations, and follow-up visits for pediatric patients.
Assess, diagnose, and manage neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental delays, and related neurological presentations.
Evaluate and treat neurologic disorders such as seizure disorders, epilepsy, migraine and movement disorders including diagnostic assessment, medication management, and coordination of additional testing when indicated.
Interpret EEG studies and integrate findings into clinical assessment and treatment planning.
Determine the need for and coordinate appropriate diagnostic testing, including EEG and other neurological investigations.
Develop individualized treatment plans, including medication management, monitoring, patient and family education, and referrals to appropriate services.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary providers to coordinate care for children with complex neurological, developmental, and behavioral needs.
Communicate diagnostic findings, treatment recommendations, and follow-up plans clearly to families and referring providers.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and comply with applicable clinical, regulatory, billing, and organizational standards.
Participate in clinical case reviews, interdisciplinary consultations, quality improvement initiatives, and practice development activities as appropriate.
Support continuity of care through coordination with primary care providers, schools, therapists, and other specialists when appropriate and authorized.
Qualifications Required
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in child neurology/pediatric neurology, or an appropriate equivalent pathway.
Board certification or board eligibility in Child Neurology/Pediatric Neurology, consistent with organizational requirements.
- Current or eligible medical licensure in the state(s) where clinical services will be provided.
- Clinical experience or demonstrated competency in pediatric neurological assessment and management.
- Strong communication, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Commitment to compassionate, family-centered, evidence-based care.
Preferred
Experience evaluating and managing children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Expertise in seizure disorders, epilepsy, headache and migraine management, and pediatric movement disorders.
- Demonstrated proficiency in EEG interpretation.
- Experience caring for children with co-occurring neurological, developmental, and behavioral conditions.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary outpatient practice.
- Familiarity with telehealth delivery and hybrid clinical workflows.
- Work Arrangement
- Employment status: Full-time
- Schedule: To be determined based on clinical and organizational needs
- Work model: Hybrid, with a combination of in-person patient care and eligible remote clinical responsibilities
- Location: NeurAbilities Healthcare clinical locations, based on operational needs and applicable licensure
Requirements
Requires an MD or DO, completion of an accredited child or pediatric neurology residency or equivalent pathway, and board certification or eligibility in the specialty. Candidates must have appropriate medical licensure or eligibility, demonstrated pediatric neurology competency, strong communication and collaboration skills, and a commitment to compassionate, evidence-based, family-centered care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Neurology — Physician Career Context
Of the 47 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 17% are remote, 62% have no call, 36% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Neurology median $360k (middle half $330k–$388k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Jersey index 108.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Neurology listings in New Jersey | 22 active | 497 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 17% remote · 62% no call · 36% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey physician listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 12% offer loan repayment507 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Neurology hiring demand | #14 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 48 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 144 postings, 138 closed |
| New Neurology listings | 178 in the last 30 days | 154 the 30 days before (+16%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Neurology pay trend | −1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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