Movement Disorder Neurologist

• Your future role at a glance
• Location: Jacksonville, FL
• Facility Name: Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside
• Schedule: Full-time
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance offered
• Productivity incentives: RVU
• CME allowance + dedicated CME days

Malpractice Coverage with Tail

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Benefits that help you thrive
• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

• How you’ll make an impact in this role
• This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
• Join an established team of 3 physicians
• Practice setting: outpatient
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
• Fellowship in Movement Disorders
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

Deliver comprehensive care for patients with Parkinson’s, tremors, dystonia, and other complex movement disorders.

Build lasting, collaborative relationships with patients and families to guide them through every stage of their treatment journey.

Serve as a primary clinical expert, accepting referrals and coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-touch, evidence-based outcomes.

About the Facility

• 528-bed hospital / medical center
• Beautiful views of the St. Johns River
• Serving a population of approximately 1 million
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
• Why Physicians Choose Ascension
• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Florida Board of Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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