Neurologist

NeurologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$300k-$310k

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Job Description

Bonus Amount

TBD

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Founded in 2001, Prime Healthcare has emerged as one of the nation’s leading health systems. Prime Healthcare was founded by Dr. Prem Reddy, a physician with a mission to transform hospitals, improve community healthcare, and provide patients with the best care.

Our philosophy is that all healthcare is local.

Our 44 hospitals and more than 300 outpatient locations nationwide, including urgent care centers, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty clinics, serve the unique needs of their communities while providing exceptional care with the strength and support of Prime Healthcare.

Through a physician-founded and patient-centered model, dedication to quality, evidence-based best practices, operational efficiency, and capital investment, Prime Healthcare is recognized among the best in the nation by Truven Health Analytics as a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System in the nation three times and was the only health system recognized with the prestigious 2021 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award for addressing social determinants of health. Prime Healthcare ranks among the top 10 health systems in the nation.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive reviews of medical records, including patient histories, diagnostic tests, imaging results, and treatment plans, to assess the neurological aspects of each case.

Analyze and interpret medical data to identify neurological conditions, diseases, and injuries, and determine their impact on patient health and outcomes.

Provide expert opinions and recommendations based on evidence-based medicine and current neurological guidelines.

Communicate findings clearly and concisely in written reports.

Qualifications

  • Board certification or board eligible in Neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
  • Active state medical license and in good standing with relevant medical boards.
  • Demonstrated expertise in neurology with clinical experience in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for thorough medical record reviews and assessment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex medical information.

Pay Transparency

Saint Michaels Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on employment status, i. e. full-time, part-time, per diem or temporary.

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $300,000 to $310,000 on an annualized basis.

The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical Record ReviewNeurological DiagnosisMedical Data AnalysisDiagnostic Test InterpretationImaging InterpretationClinical GuidelinesWritten ReportingWritten Communication

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 60% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$305k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $280k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Neurologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution21 jobs · 17 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
76%
Loan repayment
41%
Sign-on bonus
29% this job
PSLF eligible
29%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 485 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Newark

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$448k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,114/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Saint Michaels Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Newark, N.J.
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus Available
Paid time off
401K retirement plan
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Tuition reimbursement