Assistant Professor / Headache Medicine & General Neurologist

NeurologyIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$223k-$237k

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Job Description

Department Overview

The full-time annual base salary range for this position at an Assistant Professor rank is: $222,933 to $236,648; commensurate with experience and rank. Base pay does not include incentive pay, hiring bonuses, or additional benefits such as retirement contributions.

About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s HospitalLink ohsu.edu a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state.

We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.

About OHSULink ohsu. eduohsu's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences.

This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries.

We have 18,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations.

OHSU’s stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.

About Portland and OregonLink travelportland. combisected by the Willamette River, Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood, Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf.

Portland embraces cyclists, hikers, brewpubs, dogs, climbers, artisan coffee shops, book readers, foodies, professional soccer and basketball fans, award-winning wineries, concertgoers and paddle boarders. It’s no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities.

Function/Duties of Position

The Division of Pediatriac Neurology provides clinical care to pediatric patients within Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, a 151 bed hospital-within-a-hospital associated with OHSU, and a member of NACHRI, as well as Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Outpatient Clinics. The division of pediatric neurology is a highly motivated vibrant team of faulty focused on scholarship, research, and advocacy as well as providing the best teaching and clinical care to their chosen area.

This position may be scheduled to provide patient care as a consultant to other inpatient services, though it is highly anticipated that the majority of clinical service will be provided in outpatient clinics or virutally.

This position will provide comprehensive evaluation and management of children and adolescents with headache disorders, including migraine and complex headache syndromes, while maintaining a general pediatric neurology practice.

The candidate will contribute to the growth and innovation of the Pediatric Headache Program.

The position will assume a portion share of both night and weekend on-call service. The division of pediatric neurology provides educational endeavors for medical students, residents and clinical care teams within the hospital while additionally providing specific intensified training and mentorship to the pediatric and adult neurology residents. Division members are also encouraged to participate in translational research and clinical trials.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have an MD/DO, eligible for licensing in Oregon, a DEA Certificate, board certified/board eligible in Pediatric Neurology.

Additional Details

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Why Apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals.

As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations.

We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive evaluation and management for children and adolescents with headache disorders while maintaining a general pediatric neurology practice. Contribute to the growth of the Pediatric Headache Program and participate in the education and mentorship of medical students and residents.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an MD or DO degree and be board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Neurology. Candidates must also be eligible for medical licensing in Oregon and possess a valid DEA certificate.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Headache MedicinePatient EvaluationPatient ManagementConsultation

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 68% have no call, 34% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$230k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $222k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$223k–$237kPhysician median $350k (middle half $325k–$390k)253 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$222k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Oregon351 active22,222 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 14% remote · 68% no call · 34% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOregon Physician listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 16% offer loan repayment351 active listings, Nov 2026
Neurology hiring demand#14 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 48 days · 21% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 144 postings, 138 closed
New Neurology listings202 in the last 30 days136 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 30% of Neurology listings

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Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,719/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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