Neurologist, Neurocritical Care

Critical Care MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$185K - $355K

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Job Description

Job Description:

The Department of Neurology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is seeking applicants for a full-time Neurocritical Care faculty position for our Boston location. The successful applicant will be appointed at a Harvard Medical School rank commensurate with their level of experience and qualifications.

The successful applicant should have strong research interests as well as excellent clinical and teaching skills. Applicants are welcome for both junior and senior faculty ranks. Potential leadership opportunities are available depending on skills and experience level.

Job Requirements: MD from an accredited medical school Board-certified or eligible in Neurocritical Care A valid MA medical license or the ability to obtain one A history of delivering superb clinical care and an interest in teaching residents and medical students Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment Expertise in clinical or basic research is especially encouraged Clinical Responsibilities: 100% clinical effort to include: A minimum of 154 shifts the Neurocritical Care Unit or staffing the Critical Care Consult service.

This is equivalent to twenty-two (22) weeks of seven day coverage Educational Responsibilities: Participate in the mentoring and education of residents, fellows and medical students.

The Department will help ensure that you have ample opportunities for mentoring and collaboration Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a 743-bed hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, is a founding member of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH).

BILH, a health care system with 14 hospitals, brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, and more than 4,000 physicians and 39,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education.

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research.

As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providers to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development and foster balance at work and home.

HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughout BILH system and additional hospitals across Massachusetts.

Pay Range

$185,000 - $355,000 The base pay range reflects what Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time.

Actual compensation within this range may be determined based on several factors, including academic appointment, work experience, specialty training, geography of work location, anticipated productivity, FTE basis, and role expectations.

In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which may include bonuses for productivity and quality HMFP also offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits program to eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement plan(s) with employer contributions.

HMFP/APHMFP is a multi-specialty physician organization made up of over 2,400 physicians, researchers, and advanced practitioners dedicated to providing quality and excellence in teaching, research, and clinical care. To learn more about HMFP, please visit our website. HMFP is an equal opportunity employer.

HMFP respects diversity and accordingly is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length, and protective hairstyles, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, and breastfeeding), sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 100% clinical effort including staffing the Neurocritical Care Unit and Critical Care Consult service. Participate in the mentoring and education of residents, fellows, and medical students.

Requirements

Requires an MD from an accredited medical school and board certification or eligibility in Neurocritical Care. Must possess a valid MA medical license and demonstrate a history of superb clinical care and research interest.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical ResearchMedical TeachingResident MentoringCollaborative Teamwork

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Critical Care Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 83% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$270k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $255k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Critical Care Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 21.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 50% of Critical Care Medicine listings

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Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
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 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians

Hospitals and Health Care
Boston, Massachusetts
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement plan(s) with employer contributions
Performance-based incentives