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Commonwealth Medical Services
Hickory, North Carolina

Neurologist North Carolina

NeurologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Commonwealth Medical Services is seeking a skilled and compassionate Neurologist to join our esteemed team in North Carolina. We are dedicated to providing top-tier neurological care to our patients and communities.

In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing and managing a wide range of neurological conditions, including but not limited to epilepsy, migraines, stroke, and neurodegenerative disorders.

You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring that our patients receive comprehensive and integrated care.

Your experience and expertise will be pivotal in elevating the standards of care we provide, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to research and educational initiatives within the field of neurology.

If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and are looking for an opportunity to grow in your career while working in a supportive and dynamic environment, we invite you to apply for this position.


Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough evaluations and assessments of patients with neurological disorders.
  • Develop and implement personalized treatment strategies based on best practices and guidelines.
  • Perform diagnostic procedures, including EEGs and lumbar punctures.
  • Educate patients and their families about neurological conditions and management options.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide holistic patient care.
  • Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.

Requirements

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical institution.
  • Active North Carolina medical license.
  • Board certification or eligibility in Neurology.
  • Strong clinical knowledge and experience in neurology.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse patients.
  • Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality care to patients.
  • A collaborative approach to interdisciplinary healthcare.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Neurologist North Carolina at Commonwealth Medical Services 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 Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 62% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina 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

5
<$375k
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$375k-460k
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$460k-545k
4
$545k-630k
1
$649k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs · 13 employers

CME allowance
79% this job
401k / retirement match
79%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
36%
Relocation assistance
29%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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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 Hickory

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Typical market rent
$1,531/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.5
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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