Neurologist

NeurologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$350K - $425K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Under indirect supervision, provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice, or for a specified patient population

Core Job Responsibilities

Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.

Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.

  • Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care resources as appropriate.
  • Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
  • May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or other function.
  • Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.

Follows established organizational, departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.

Performs related duties as directed or indicated.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) and successful completion of a residency and internship.

Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.

  • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
  • Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
  • Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
  • Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
  • Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
  • Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
  • Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

Current NYS Certification/Licensure

Federal DEA Certification

Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty, Medical Specialty License or Certification if applicable

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

  • Department MG - SPEC - NEURO SCIENCE
  • Shift Days
  • Shift Hours Worked 8.50

FTE 1

  • Work Schedule PHYSICIAN
  • Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
  • Union Non-Union
  • Pay Range 350,000-425,000

Key Responsibilities

Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, diagnoses, and treatment regimens for a specified patient population. Coordinates patient care activities with nursing staff and supervises medical students and residents.

Requirements

Requires a medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) with successful completion of residency and internship. Must hold a current NYS medical license, DEA certification, and be Board certified or eligible in Neurology.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Pharmaceutical prescriptionClinical supervisionMedical trainingTreatment planningMedical documentationTeam collaborationDiagnostic services

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Neurologist at Mohawk Valley Health System 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 473 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 64% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% 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 ~$388k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $359k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution20 jobs · 13 employers

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3
$550k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
Sign-on bonus
56%
CME allowance
44%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
22%

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

Living in Utica

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$216k≈ 0.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,404/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
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.

BEA 2024 · Utica-Rome, NY 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 Mohawk Valley Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
New Hartford, New York
501-1,000 employees