Stroke Neurologist

Ascension

1 day ago

Pensacola, FloridaFull TimeNeurology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Ascension as a Stroke Neurologist – Pensacola, FL, Call Required in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.

Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.

Coordinate discharge planning with case management.

Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.

Requirements

profit health system in the U. S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system, Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola is a 566

led provider organization focused on delivering high

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

No weekends required.

Apply to join Ascension as a Stroke Neurologist – Pensacola, FL, Call Required.

Key Skills

NeurologyStroke medicinePatient evaluationMedical diagnosticsDischarge planningInpatient consultationOutpatient consultationMedical documentationClinical researchMedical educationLevel I trauma careComprehensive stroke care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Stroke Neurologist at Ascension a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Neurology physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

This Neurology position at Ascension is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Neurology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $310k, with the typical range spanning $240k to $420k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Pensacola, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Neurology, Stroke medicine, Patient evaluation, Medical diagnostics, Discharge planning, Inpatient consultation, Outpatient consultation, Medical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Neurology role.

Core responsibilities: The Stroke Neurologist will evaluate and treat patients while coordinating discharge planning and participating in inpatient and outpatient consultations. They will also contribute to academic programs and ensure high-quality, cost-effective care documentation.

Benefits package: Comprehensive Health Coverage, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Prescription Coverage, HSA/FSA Options, Employer-matched 403(b), Disability Insurance, Life Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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