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Newburgh, New York

Physician-Neurology - Optum NY

NeurologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$244k-$423k

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Job Description

*$30k Sign On Bonus*

Crystal Run Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Neurologist to join our team in West Nyack, NY. Optum is a physician-led, patient-centered, team-based care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.

Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone.

Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights

  • Physician-led, Patient-centered team-based care environment
  • Focus on Quality instead of Quantity while delivering utmost care to patients
  • Moderate scheduling templates to promote Work and Life Balance
  • Partner with other medical professionals while practicing with autonomy
  • Practice at the peak of your license providing evidence-based medicine
  • Patient Assessments, Formulating Care Plans, Finding Gaps in Care Delivery, Communicating and Teaching patients about personal Care Management
  • Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health

Primary Responsibilities

Provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system, including strokes, dementia, seizures, and Parkinson's disease

  • Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans for patients
  • Clinical care of Neurology patients

What Makes an Optum Career Different?

As the largest employer of Physicians in the country, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license.

We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients and provide resources and support necessary for clinician well-being.

We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations.

We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here as a part of Optum.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Competitive Compensation with Bonus eligibility
  • Incentivized metrics incorporating Productivity and Quality Outcomes
  • Dedicated CME Time-Off and Allowance as well as accrued Paid Time-Off
  • Growth, Development, Teaching, and Leadership opportunities
  • Robust Retirement package (including employer funded contributions)
  • Company paid Malpractice Insurance
  • Discounted Stock Purchase Plan (UHG: UnitedHealth Group) – ESPP
  • Optum Physician Partnership Program

About Crystal Run Health

At Crystal Run Health, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a team of more than 400 seasoned professionals in 50 medical and surgical specialties throughout New York’s scenic Hudson Valley and lower Catskill region just outside of NYC!

We are focused on fostering professional growth, providing the latest technologies, state-of-the-art facilities and a collegial environment that embraces innovation and diversity. As one of the largest private employers in the region, we understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible scheduling, excellent benefits, competitive compensation, and growth opportunities.

About Optum

Optum’s clinician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world. We are made up of more than 80,000 aligned physicians and advanced clinicians who serve nearly 20 million people across the United States. We’re empowering our community clinicians to transform health care locally with collaboration, innovation, and the vast resources of our global enterprise.

  • Learn more at workatoptum.com.
  • Would you thrive at Optum?

Do You Practice Evidence-based Medicine?

  • Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, and not volume?
  • Are you a team player – comfortable delegating and empowering teams?
  • Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?

The region we serve is unmatched. We are close to nature, culture and arts. New York City is just a short drive away. With easy commutes, affordable homes, fantastic schools and great communities for families to live and grow, Crystal Run Health is the place for you to cultivate the life you want to live.

Required Qualifications

  • Unrestricted licensure in the state of (NY) at time of employment
  • Board Certification or board eligibility in Neurology
  • Active and unrestricted DEA license or ability to obtain prior to start

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $244,000 - $423,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system. Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans for patients.

Requirements

Requires an unrestricted medical license in New York and board certification or eligibility in Neurology. Candidates must also hold an active and unrestricted DEA license.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningStroke careDementia careSeizure managementParkinson's disease treatmentClinical documentationMulti-disciplinary collaborationPatient education

Neurology — Physician Career Context

UnitedHealth Group ranks #10 of 17 employers hiring Neurologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 1,578 active listings.

Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 58% have no call, 32% require no weekends.

Neurology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$244k–$423kNeurology median $350k (middle half $330k–$375k)35 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$309k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Neurology listings in New York21 active493 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 14% remote · 58% no call · 32% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Physician listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Neurology pay trend−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 73/100 · #10 of 17 for payTop Employers work-life index1,578 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Neurologist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 18 employers
9
<$375k
5
$375k-420k
4
$420k-465k
2
$500k
2
$550k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs
401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Relocation assistance
39%
Loan repayment
33%
Sign-on bonus
28% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 490 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation with Bonus Eligibility
Productivity and Quality Incentives
CME Time-Off and Allowance
Paid Time-Off
Robust Retirement Package
Company Paid Malpractice Insurance
Discounted Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Optum Physician Partnership Program

Living in Newburgh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$408k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,939/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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