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Huntington, New York

Neurologist – Optum NY - Huntington

NeurologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$251k-$441k

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Job Description

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Neurologist to join our team in Lake Success, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.

Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone.

Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights

  • Collegial multispecialty group practice with a large referral base
  • Focus on team-based care
  • Excellent support staff and dedicated practice management systems

Full complement of clinical and administrative support teams to assist with patient care, including a dedicated Medical Assistant for each provider

Primary Responsibilities

Provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system, including strokes, dementia, seizures, and Parkinson's disease

  • Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans for patients
  • Clinical care of Neurology patients

What Makes an Optum Organization Different?

  • Clinicians are supported to practice at the peak of their license
  • Clinician-centric and clinician focused, with shared EMR across businesses to support coordinated care
  • The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation

Affiliations with Prestigious Organizations

We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility

  • Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
  • Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)

Physician Partnership Opportunities and Incentives

  • Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage
  • Robust clinician learning and development programs

The Optum Story in the Tri-State Region

Optum Tri-State was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care.

The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum – from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond – and features 70 specialties, working in 360 medical practices and more than 55 urgent care locations across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.

As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum Tri-State can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. This dynamic position would afford you the opportunity to join a regional, inter-disciplinary care team of over 2,100 providers who serve nearly 2 million patients.

Our doctors and clinicians have access to the latest medical information and technology, which lets them spend more time with patients, provide better care and realize better outcomes. With Optum, we’ve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives.

Our physician-led organizations are some of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world.

You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Learn more at workatoptum.com

Required Qualifications

  • Unrestricted licensure in the state of New York or has New York application in process
  • Board Certification or board eligibility in Neurology
  • Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $250,500 - $440,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The neurologist will provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with neurological disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system. They will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement individualized patient treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an unrestricted medical license in New York and possess board certification or eligibility in Neurology. An active and unrestricted DEA license is also required for the position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical evaluationTreatment planningStroke managementDementia careSeizure managementParkinson's disease treatmentMulti-disciplinary collaborationElectronic Medical Records

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 62% have no call, 42% 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 York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$346k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $320k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Neurologist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 17 employers

7
<$400k
3
$400k-450k
3
$450k-500k
3
$500k-550k
5
$550k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
47%
Relocation assistance
35%

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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 478 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Huntington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$890k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,569/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
37 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
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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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision
401k with employer contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
CME coverage
Malpractice coverage
Physician partnership opportunities