Neurologist (Outpatient only)- Alabama

NeurologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

This position focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with neurological disorders in an ambulatory setting.

The role offers a predictable schedule with no inpatient responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and manage patients with a wide range of neurological conditions, including but not limited to headaches, epilepsy, stroke follow-up, movement disorders, neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, and cognitive disorders
  • Conduct comprehensive neurological examinations and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Interpret diagnostic tests such as EEGs, EMGs, MRIs, and CT scans (as applicable)
  • Collaborate with primary care providers and other specialists to coordinate patient care
  • Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the electronic health record
  • Provide patient education and counseling regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and disease management
  • Adhere to clinical guidelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
  • Completion of an accredited Neurology residency program
  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology
  • Active or eligible state medical license
  • DEA registration (or eligibility)
  • Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills

Requirements

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Neurologist (Outpatient only)- Alabama at Commonwealth Medical Services a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Neurology — ranked against 478 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 48 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 58% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Neurologist Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs · 13 employers

6
<$410k
4
$410k-485k
5
$485k-560k
1
$628k
1
$649k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs · 13 employers

CME allowance
79%
401k / retirement match
79%
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
43%
Relocation assistance
36%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$540k-$649k
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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 478 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Dothan

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$207k
Typical market rent
$1,236/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
83.8
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dothan, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.