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Alta Med
Huntington Park, California

Neurologist

NeurologyNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$294k-$367k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference.

We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone.

Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The Neurologist provides comprehensive specialty care for patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles.

The role evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages a broad range of neurological conditions, including stroke, epilepsy, migraine, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, neuropathy, dementia, and other related disorders.

The Neurologist collaborates with primary care, specialty, and interdisciplinary teams to promote timely access, coordinated care, continuity, and high-quality patient outcomes.

Minimum Requirements

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
  • Successful completion of an accredited residency program in Neurology.
  • Valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California.
  • Board certification in Neurology required or board eligibility with the expectation of obtaining board certification within 18 months of employment.
  • Current DEA registration and controlled substance certification, as required for the position.

Education, training, and experience sufficient to meet AltaMed’s malpractice insurance underwriting requirements.

A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

  • Previous experience with computer-based systems required; Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese may be preferred based on location.

Compensation

$293,546.24 - $366,932.80 annually

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

  • Benefits & Career Development
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Flexible Spending
  • Career Advancement & Development opportunities
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Paid CME Days
  • Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Corporate Employee Discounts
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.

After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Key Responsibilities

The Neurologist provides comprehensive specialty care by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a broad range of neurological conditions. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed an accredited residency program in Neurology. A valid California medical license, board certification or eligibility, and current BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient diagnosisStroke managementEpilepsy treatmentMigraine managementMultiple sclerosis careParkinson's disease treatmentNeuropathy careDementia careClinical collaborationPatient care coordination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Neurologist at Alta Med 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 491 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 42 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 62% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 9.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Neurology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in neurologyranked against 491 Neurology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$294k–$367kNeurology median $370k (middle half $341k–$402k)35 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$298k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Neurology listings in California65 active496 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 14% remote · 62% no call · 36% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia physician listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Neurology hiring demand#14 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 48 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 144 postings, 138 closed
New Neurology listings182 in the last 30 days161 the 30 days before (+13%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Neurology pay trend−9.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (491 Neurology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Neurologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
44%
Sign-on bonus
19%
Loan repayment
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 491 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alta Med

Wellness and Fitness Services
Los Angeles, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Flexible Spending
Career Advancement & Development opportunities
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Paid CME Days
Malpractice insurance and tail coverage

Living in Huntington Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$689k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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