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Outpatient Neurology | Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi Neurology is a group of four board certified neurologists seeking a general adult neurologist or subspecialist such as movement disorders, behavioral neurology or epilepsy. The position includes a comprehensive benefit package and partnership potential in one year with no buy-in.
Corpus Christi is a beautiful growing coastal city with world class fishing, boating, hunting, beaches, cultural activities and a major university. It has good schools, a modern airport and is the home of the Houston Astro’s AA affiliate the Hooks. There is a critical need for neurology and reimbursement rates are well above national averages.
The practice includes in office EMG/NCV, EEG, Botox administration and MRI interpretation. Flexible scheduling will help the new partner achieve the perfect work-life balance.
Paxton Longwell MD, FAAN call (361)947 -9203 or email pjlongwell@earthlink.net
General Neurology Careers at Dartmouth Health
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is recognized as one of the highestperforming neurological care and stroke centers in the US. As the only academic medical center in New Hampshire, we pride ourselves on providing the most innovative neurological care and research. Our neurology team helps individuals and families through our multidisciplinary team approach including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, and a full array of support services. Our providers love to live, work, and play in our beautiful New England region. We have a variety of General Neurology opportunities across New Hampshire for you to join our dynamic team
Why we live here:
• Four seasons and a spectacular outdoor lifestyle
• Easy access to major cities, airports and cultural amenities
• Congestion-free commuting
• Easy access to mountains, lakes, skiing and the seacoast
• Focus on local living with safe schools and good housing
• No sales or state income tax in New Hampshire
Neurologist and Division Chief of Neurology Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Opportunity Highlights
• Subspecialty or General Neurology interests welcome.
• Ability to achieve the “perfect” work life balance.
• Practice where you are respected, supported and challenged.
Location Highlights
• The Berkshires, located in the northwestern part of Massachusetts, offers a beautiful setting with a small town feel and endless cultural opportunities of a big city.
• Four seasons of fun & adventure offering skiing, snowshoeing, kayaking, white water rafting, ziplining, sightseeing, hiking along the Appalachian Trail & much more.
• Excellent public and private schools make us an ideal family location.
• Only a 2.5-hour drive to Boston, MA and New York City.
• Primary Neurology practice in the area with a Joint Commission Certified Stroke Center.
• Exceptional compensation and rich benefits package, including sign on/relocation, productivity option, 7 weeks of PTO and $4500 CME allowance.
• Division Chief role will include clinical neurology involvement with students and residents, supervision of division members, including credentialing.
Interested candidates are invited to contact: Michelle Maston, Physician Recruiter at mmaston@bhs1.org Apply online at: www.berkshirehealthsystems.org
Hospital Highlights
• Our mission is to advance health and wellness for everyone in our community in a welcoming, inclusive, and personalized environment.
• Berkshire Medical Center is a 298-bed community teaching hospital with residency programs, nationally recognized physicians, and world class technology.
Winning Over the Screener: First Interview Strategies
Are you ready for your screening interviews? This first-level conversation with an employer is the source of much anxiety for candidates, and for good reason: The purpose of the conversation is to decide which candidates can be moved forward in the process, and which ones are not a good fit. In other words, you can be as easily screened out as in—so of course, that can be nerve-wracking.
Not to worry.
Like everything else in your job search, there’s a strategy for winning over the screener and advancing in the hiring process.
The role of screening interviews
To start, it helps to understand the role screening interviews play in the hiring process. When a job is advertised at the AAN Neurology Career Center or elsewhere, employers generally ask for the
candidate’s CV and perhaps completion of an online application. At this stage, someone behind the scenes will review the responses to identify which candidates to run through screening interviews before investing in the expense of in-person meetings.
The structure of screening interviews
The more organized and professional the interviewer, the more likely the screening process also will be highly organized. For example, professional recruiters may create a grid to track the top candidates and their answers to key questions, while less experienced screeners (including department heads) are more likely to conduct a less formal conversation with candidates. Both are good methods, but they can feel quite different to the job seeker.
The interviews themselves are most commonly conducted over the telephone, and may be scheduled for 20 or 30 minutes (although longer sessions also occur). Video conferencing tools such as Skype or Facetime may also be employed and, occasionally, a candidate may encounter a one-way video interview—in which the questions have been pre-taped and the candidate is simply recording his or her answers for the recruiter to review later.
Questions to expect
As a rule, interviews at this stage are more focused on discovering which candidates are a fit for the organization, and on eliminating any whose goals create a conflict for hiring. It may seem obvious, but you could expect a candidate who answers “To be a solo practitioner” when asked for a career goal to be less appealing to a hospital recruiter than the candidate who answers “To work in a hospital setting where I can participate on committees and provide care on an inpatient and outpatient basis.” Neither is an untoward goal, but only one of those answers is going to make the recruiter want to move the candidate forward.
Here are some of the more typical questions you might expect during a screening interview:
• Why are you interested in this position?
• What are your career plans?
• Why did you choose your specialty?
• Are you able to relocate?
• What are your strengths? Weaknesses?
• Describe your experience with (something specific from the job).
• What are your salary expectations?
Strategies for answering screening questions
In all cases, your goal is to be clear and honest, while not giving too much away. That’s because some points, such as your actual weakness for the position, will be better discussed later, with the interviewer/physicians who would be working with you.
Here’s an example: For the screening interview, the answer to “What is your weakness” should be somewhat general: “I’m anticipating that I’ll need help initially with the hospital’s electronic record system. I have some EPIC background, but I know everyone uses the system a little differently.” Whereas, when interviewing later in person with the department head, you might go more in-depth: “I’ve discovered that I do best in a new position when I get a good foundation of training in the first few weeks. That’s not a weakness so much but an antidote to developing a weakness. I’m a solid learner but I’m very process-oriented. I’d say my biggest concern for this position is getting up to speed with the electronic records system you’re using. Can you tell me more about how you train the doctors in that process?”
As you can see, the answer for the in-person interviewer is not only more detailed, but it also turns the answer into a request for more information. That’s a good technique for in-person interviews, but not as much with screening interviews. Screeners not only have less time, but likely have less detailed knowledge of the actual functioning of the position.
Winning over the screener
To move from simply answering the screener’s questions to winning his or her favor is not as difficult as you might think. Follow these 10 tips and you’ll be surprised how quickly you advance to “favored candidate” status.
Reply promptly.
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Screeners might be coordinating dozens of candidates at a time for multiple openings. Your quick and professional response will be noted.
Schedule quickly.
If you can accept the first offer of a conversation by simply shifting your schedule a little, that accommodation will make the screener’s life much easier than having to go back and forth with you on multiple options.
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Forward another copy of your CV.
Of course, they already have it. Or do they?
Greet the screener as a person.
You can’t be too familiar, of course (never say something personal, like “You sound tired today”) but you can certainly be warm (“I’m so glad you were able to fit me into the schedule this week; thank you for making this arrangement for us to talk”).
Answer questions clearly and succinctly.
If the screener asks why you chose your specialty, a short anecdote about your motivations is more appropriate than a long-winded story about an uncle’s medical crisis.
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Express interest in the position. The screener wants to move people forward who want the job, so save your hesitation for later conversations.
Don’t ask detailed questions.
Screeners generally do know the schedule and next steps in the process. They’re less likely to know the call rotation or about opportunities for additional training on the job. Save the in-depth questions for later in the interview process.
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Follow up with a brief correspondence.
A short email thanking the screener for the conversation and confirming your desire to move forward helps remove all doubt about your interest in the job.
Show your gratitude.
You can’t see the work the screener is doing behind the scenes but you should know that it can be quite extensive at times. Scheduling and interviewing physicians is one of those “herding cats” roles that doesn’t get enough appreciation.
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Win or lose, be graceful. It’s easy to say thank you when the screener tells you you’ve been advanced to the next level. More difficult, but probably more important, is the graceful treatment of the screener who explains you’ve been eliminated from consideration.
In sum, it’s good to remember how small the world really is. Depending on who the screener works for, you may run into him or her again in this or a later search. Take a moment to say thanks once more for the effort on your behalf and you may find your etiquette pays off sometime down the road.
Asheville Neurology is a privately owned practice with a partnership track option located in beautiful WNC mountains is seeking a Neurologist to join our 3 MD/5 PA team with no inpatient or ER call. We have an in house Pharmacy, Infusion Suite, Ultrasound, Clinical Research, EEG and EMG.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Board Certified Neurologist with subspecialty interests. In addition to your subspecialty, your scope requires treating general neurology patients.
Asheville Neurology Specialists offers a high quality of life and desired professional balance so that you can enjoy all that Asheville is well known for.
• Collaborative culture with a team of Neurologists, Physician Assistants and Pharmacist.
• Competitive salary with generous benefits, CME, and paid vacation.
• Privately owned practice with partnership track.
At Asheville Neurology Specialists, we strive to give our patients, staff members and community the best experience possible. We do this by maintaining a high level of expertise and offering exceptional neurological care.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact our CEO, Carolyn Chamberlain at carolync@ashneuro.com ashneuro.com
JOIN THE NEUROLOGY TEAM AT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE
Recognized among the best places to live, the Iowa City area is home to:
• World-class health care
• Top-ranked public schools
• Big Ten athletics
• A vibrant and culturally diverse social scene
Current openings in:
• Sleep disorders
The Department of Neurology is proud of our:
• More than 40 full-time faculty members
• National and international leadership in neurology subspecialties
• Tradition of excellence in research
• Complex patient population
• Mission: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
• Movement
• Epilepsy
• Neuropsychology LEARN MORE AND APPLY:
• Vascular/stroke
• Neuromuscular
Epilepsy Vascular/Stroke Neuromuscular
• Cognitive
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Ascension Borgess Neurology 1541 Gull Road, Suite 100, Kalamazoo, MI
• Vascular Neurology
• Leadership Opportunity to lead Stroke Program
• Schedule: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
• Call Schedule: 1- 24 hour shift per week
• Comprehensive Stroke Center, Neuro Critical Care unit with Board Certified Neuro Critical Care physician and Stroke Coordinator NP.
• EMR System: CERNER
• This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type
Position Highlights:
• Competitive Salary with CME allowance
• Sign On Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• PTO, CME Days and Paid Holidays
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• 403B and 401K with Employer Match
About Ascension Borgess Hospital
• Ascension Borgess Hospital includes more than 130 sites of care in 15 southern Michigan cities, as well as eight owned or affiliated hospitals, a nursing home, ambulatory care facilities, home health care, physician practices, managed care services, and a cancer center.
• Ascension Borgess Hospital, the heart of the network in Kalamazoo, is a 224-bed teaching facility, with renowned stroke, cardiology, and neuroscience programs.
• Awarded America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award for Cardiac Care, Joint Replacement, Pulmonary Care, Stroke Care,
• Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence, and Neurosciences Excellence and top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year (2024).
About Kalamazoo/Battle Creek
• Located between Detroit and Chicago and 45 minutes from the Lake Michigan shoreline
• Kalamazoo is home to three local colleges/ universities as well as Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine.
• We are also home to the famous Kalamazoo Promise. The program provides resident graduates of the Kalamazoo Public Schools with up to 100% of their tuition and mandatory fees for four years at Michigan's public universities, colleges, trade schools and vocational programs.
About Ascension Medical Group
With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.
For more info please feel free to email me Carla.Thomas1@Ascension.org
Exclusively for Fellows and Residents: Free Salary Calculator Tool
ATTENTION AAN MEMBER RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS:
Consult with the free Salary Calculator Tool from the AAN to help in your career planning.
Pay structures vary and can be confusing, especially for someone just starting their career. The Salary Calculator Tool brings transparency to the neurology market and can help you gain insight on compensation and productivity benchmarks as you begin your career journey.
This tool is ONLY available to AAN member residents and fellows, and it’s offered at no charge! All you need to enter is your member ID and password, and this insightful information is at your fingertips.
“Whether you are a member of a large academic group or a solo practitioner, the AAN’s Salary Calculator allows you to know your value and demonstrate your worth to your health care system through comparison with your colleagues in the same region and practice setting,” said Michael Markowski, DO, FAAN, Vice Chair of the AAN’s Advocacy Committee.
Yes, there are other salary calculators out there, but the AAN’s Salary Calculator Tool is based on information from AAN members who completed the 2023 Neurology Compensation and Productivity Survey, making this the most authoritative guide on neurology salaries available. And it’s FREE!
Visit AAN.com/SalaryCalculator and login with your member ID. If you need assistance, contact Tabitha Sanbower at careers@aan.com or (612) 928-6177.
ACCESS AAN COMPENSATION AND PRODUCTIVITY DATA
The AAN’s 2023 Neurology Compensation and Productivity Survey captured data from more than 4,900 neurologists and neuroscience professionals—making it the largest source of its kind available. Want access to the data despite not being a resident or fellow? AAN members pay just $500 for full access to a user-friendly dashboard that allows you to explore data on neurologist compensation, advanced practice provider benchmarking, on-call rates and duties, patient wait times, and more.
Go to AAN.com/benchmark to purchase access to the dashboard or view a FREE executive summary.
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Rewarding Neurology Opportunities Nationwide:
• General Neurology
• Neurohospitalist
• Neurological Subspecialties
Ardent Health Services, with more than 200 sites of care in growing urban markets across six states, has earned a reputation as one of the industry’s strongest - and most innovative hospital operators.
LOCATIONS: Opportunities that fit any lifestyle in ID, KS, NJ, NM, OK, & TX
Recruitment Package may include:
• Base salary + wRVU
• CME allowance
• Sign-on bonus
• Medical debt assistance
• Relocation allowance
• Residency stipend
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance
Ardent is a place where you can grow in your career, know your work is valued, appreciated, and makes a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
Visit jobs.ardenthealth.com for current opportunities.
Email: Providerrecruitment@ardenthealth.com
Explore Neurology & Subspecialty Practice Opportunities with
Kaiser Permanente in Southern California
• Clinical Neurology (open to all training backgrounds)
• Neuroimmunology/MS
• Pediatric Epilepsy
• Behavioral Neurology
• Vascular Neurology
The Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) focuses on healing those who entrust their health to us. From our culture of collaborating, sharing, and learning, to the way we customize our approach to every patient’s needs, SCPMG is like no other place to practice medicine. We empower you to focus on caring for your patients, tapping into our collaborative resources and shared expertise. Our team-based culture fosters a collegial environment where all people are treated with compassion and respect. A place where you can truly focus your energy on what matters most — caring for your patients.
For consideration or to apply, please visit: southerncalifornia.permanente.org/jobs/type/neurology
For questions or additional information, please contact Michelle Johnson at: 877-608-0044 or Michelle.S1.Johnson@kp.org.
We are an AAP/EEO employer.
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
NEUROLOGY CAREERS IN MICHIGAN
The Neurology teams at McLaren are committed to providing the highest quality diagnostic, treatment, and surgical services to manage numerous neurological conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, dementia, spinal cord injuries, and Parkinson ’s disease. McLaren Health System is actively recruiting Neurologists in communities throughout Michigan.
CONTACT CLINT SWOPE FOR MORE DETAILS! (810)342 1520 or Clinton.Swope@McLaren.org
McLaren Health Care is a 13 hospital Health System in Michigan. The McLaren network is comprised of ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 490 member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 588,000 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company
For more information about all McLaren openings, visit www.JoinMcLaren.org McLaren is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
Neurologist Petoskey, MI:
This hospital employed position is to join an established Neurology practice in Petoskey, Michigan. Join one board certified Neurologist and an Advanced Practice provider in a highly collegial and supportive setting. This career fulfilling position offers an outpatient practice with the option to read EEG and EMG’s as well as Botox procedures are available. All call supported by McLaren’s Tele Stroke team. Qualified candidates will be BE/BC.
Neurologist – Bay City, MI:
Busy and well established practice in Bay City, Michigan. Work with one Board Certified Neurologist and two Advanced Practice providers in a highly collegial and supportive setting. This position includes a healthy mix of both outpatient and inpatient responsibilities with a shared call. Enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule in a beautiful clinic located a few miles from the hospital with experienced and fully staffed support team. Qualified candidates will be BE/BC.
Neurologist – Bad Axe, MI:
This McLaren employed Neurology practice has served Huron County and its surrounding communities for several years. Majority of responsibilities include outpatient clinic with option to read EEG’s, EMG’s as well as Botox Therapy. Clinic includes a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider. Flexible scheduling with options for full and part time candidates. No call responsibilities. BE/BC required.
Neurology Career Opportunities
NORTON NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE AND NORTON CHILDREN’S NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE , affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, are recruiting multiple board-certified or board-eligible physicians to Louisville, Kentucky, and surrounding areas. Our program offers multidisciplinary research pathways, newly expanded facilities, and extensive support from two patient resource centers.
The ideal candidates will have an opportunity to join a collaborative team of more than 130 subspecialty neuroscience providers. Career opportunities are available in the following established programs:
y Epilepsy
y General neurology
y Headache
y Memory disorders, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
y Neurocritical care
y Neuro-oncology
y Pediatric epilepsy (leadership opportunity available)
To discuss these opportunities, contact Angela Elliott, senior recruiter, providers, Norton Medical Group, at (859) 613-1984 or angela.elliott@nortonhealthcare.org
in using innovative and CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY AND ROBOTICS
Participating in more than 130
RESEARCH STUDIES over the past decade
2023-2024
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKED NATIONALLY in pediatric neurology and neurosurgery, and designated high performing for adult stroke
NAMED ONE OF 100 GREAT neurosurgery and spine programs by BECKER’S HOSPITAL REVIEW
At Optum, we’re changing the way neurologists work and live. Here, you’ll enjoy robust resources to enhance patient care, plus the support to expand your professional and personal horizons. You’ll also get the flexibility and work-life balance you need to be your best at work and at home. Together, we can improve health care for all. Join Optum, where we’re Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Ready for a change?
Search Optum neurology careers now.
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Neurologist Opportunities
Portland, Oregon
Outpatient Epileptologist
Neurologist
Low-volume inpatient & hybrid outpatient practice
Working for Northwest Permanente, our Neurologists enjoy:
• 21% employer contribution to retirement programs, including pension (This is not a match; NWP contributes an additional 21% of clinician earnings to retirement programs regardless of employee contribution)
• Paid sabbatical after attaining shareholder status
• PSLF eligible positions
For more information about these positions, please contact Robbie Gladders at Robert.D.Gladders@kp.org or visit northwest.permanente.org/jobs/type/neurology
We are an AAP/EEO employer.
Ochsner Health is hiring at multiple locations:
• New Orleans
• Baton Rouge
• Lafayette
• Covington
• Mississippi Gulf Coast
The Robert J and Debra H Patrick Neurosciences Center
In 2026, this 132,000 square-foot facility will be home to the Ochsner Neuroscience Institute, bring 25 national renowned programs under one roof. It will be a center not just for care delivery, but for development and validation of solutions, and creation of healthy care for all neuroscience patients.
Seeking Board-Eligible or Certified Neurologists
Talented neurologists with an interest in Neuromuscular, EMG, or Neuro -hospitalist are invited to apply with Abington Neurological Associates, a private neurology practice nestled in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Position Details:
• Partnership track position in a physician-owned facility with an infusion center, research, and other ancillaries.
• 4-day work week with 1:9 call - no stroke, mostly phone. Hospital rounding in one location with an extender.
• Fellowship training is preferred.
Practice Description: Abington Neurological Associates, Ltd. is an independent private neurology practice in Abington, Pennsylvania, affiliated with Abington Jefferson Hospital. Our practice includes eight full-time and two part-time physicians, all certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. We have an active and growing research division and two Advanced Practice providers who aid in outpatient and inpatient care.
Location: Abington Neurological Associates has one main clinical office across from Abington Jefferson Hospital. We also staff Abington Jefferson’s Neuroscience Center with specialty clinics for sleep, headache, and multiple sclerosis.
Hospital Information: Abington-Jefferson Hospital (AJH) is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, 600-bed regional teaching hospital. It is a major regional referral center for stroke intervention, cancer care, cardiac care, and surgery. The hospital has the only level II trauma center in Montgomery County.
candidates please reach out to
Five Ways to Answer the “Tell Us About Yourself” Question
If you’re preparing for an interview, you may have noticed that some questions seem more challenging than others: Describe your fellowship? No sweat. Explain your research? Absolutely. Tell the panel a little about yourself? Gulp.
If you’ve ever struggled with the “Tell us about yourself” question, you’ll be glad to know the solution is at hand. Following are some baseline tips for getting acclimated to this query, followed by five different ways you can structure your answer for a successful response.
Tips to get started
Welcome the question. Even though most people dread this question, it’s actually a blessing. That’s because “Tell us about yourself” is one of the few chances to control your message in an interview. Learn to welcome this question rather than dread it, and you’re halfway home.
Recognize the question. It may not come with the exact wording, “Tell us about yourself.” Instead, you might hear a cousin, such as “What would you like us to know about you?” or perhaps “Why don’t you give us some of your background?” or even, “Walk us through your CV.” If the question is broad in its scope and occurs at or near the beginning of the interview, don’t wait for something that sounds closer; go ahead and dive in.
Consider why it’s being asked. One reason interviewers ask this question is that your answer helps them synthesize the information from your application materials. Another reason is to learn more about your perspective and what you think is most important for them to know. If you focus on how your answer can help the interviewer, you’ll have the right idea.
Decide which information to convey. As you’ll see in the next section, you can structure your answer in a number of ways. To help you choose, consider first which information you most want the interviewers to know about you.
Five ways to structure your answer
Once you’ve laid the groundwork mentally, you’re ready to select a structure for your answer. Here are five great options to consider.
1. Key Message Answers.
Building your answer on key messages lets you customize for each interview while creating a response that’s different from any other candidate. In this structure, you would choose three or perhaps four key points to relay, with each one highlighting a different reason you’d be a good person to hire. Here’s how that could look for an MS fellow applying at a hospital clinic in a low-income area:
“Thank you for asking. There are three things I especially wanted to tell you about myself, in relation to this position. The first is that I have extensive clinic experience, both from my residency and fellowship and from two years as a physician practicing in India before I came to the United States. I feel confident I could contribute immediately in your clinic.”
Job Summary:
• On-site Neurodiagnostic testing and imaging, Cardiology, Pulmonary, and Sleep diagnostics
• Rehabilitation services including Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy
• Team oriented, collaborative, and patient-focused
• Provides office-based general neurology services to new and established patients
• Clinical interests/expertise may include: headaches, migraine, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, extrapyramidal syndrome, stroke, epilepsy, dementia, and EEG’s.
“The second thing I wanted you to know is that I’m passionate about serving patients from multiple cultural backgrounds and those with low incomes—which I understand describes a lot of the patients here.”
“And the third thing I wanted to tell you about myself is that my fellowship in multiple sclerosis gives me a specialty that would be a good addition to your outpatient services. I’m skilled in diagnosis and treatment planning for MS, and I’m good at building relationships that help retain patients. I’m really excited about this opportunity and I’m looking forward to our conversation today.”
2. Professional Chronology Answer. To create this answer, you’ll need to think in threes. Three is a number that is easy for both you and the interviewer to remember. The sample above uses an obvious three-point structure, but you can also be more subtle. For a theme focused on your professional chronology, for example, you might begin with your current work, then
General Neurologist
We are expanding our team!
Seeking a dedicated full-time outpatient neurologist to provide comprehensive care and diagnostic services for a diverse patient population in a supportive, rural setting. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical skills and a commitment to patient-centered care, enhancing our ability to deliver exceptional neurological health services.
To apply, please visit: careers.northcountryhealth.org
transition into explaining different stages of your career, then conclude with your future goals and how this job fits in. That’s called a present-pastfuture answer structure. Here’s how that might look for a headache fellow applying for an academic position.
“Thank you for asking. I’m currently finishing my headache fellowship, which has been a two-year training. I’ve been working with patients with chronic pain issues and migraines for the most part, but our clinic also has a contract with the local school district and two colleges to provide concussion protocols for their sports teams. We also give safety talks to each team once a year, so I’m comfortable with public speaking.”
“Before this fellowship, I was a neurology resident in a program that emphasized medical care in multi-cultural settings. That became the focus of the publications and research projects I took on, which is what got me excited about the academic side of medicine. I was also Chief Resident for six months, which led me to conduct rounds at times. In the last year of my residency, I was also able to TA for intro classes for the medical school.”
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“As I move forward in my neurology career, my goal is to continue my clinical work while teaching in a medical school and participating in research. My current interests are in migraine and concussion care, but I’m flexible on the details. Your program has an excellent reputation and some exciting projects underway; I’m very interested in learning more about this position.”
3. Personal Chronology Answers.
This style of answer is probably what comes to mind first when candidates are asked to tell about themselves. The instinct is to start with your birthplace, move on to growing up and your school experiences, then move on to college and your decision to follow medicine, then describe medical school… uh-oh. This is getting dull fast, which is the primary
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risk for this answer structure. The trick is to keep things moving, while focusing on the most relevant points. To strengthen the answer further, it helps to draw parallels to the current position. For example,
“Thank you for asking. Well, you have my CV, so you know the details about my training experiences. I was born and raised outside of Omaha in Nebraska, so I’m familiar with how important medical care is in rural communities. Most of our neighbors were farmers or ranchers but my parents were both in health care. That’s where I got the idea to become a doctor.”
“You’ll see that my college experience was five years instead of four. That’s because I had the opportunity to take a new program between junior and senior years where the students interned in different professional settings. My three internships were in IT, hospitality and medicine. I already knew I wanted to be in health care but I wasn’t sure what else I might like. Turns out I’m not ever going to run a hotel, but I really got into IT. I ended up with a computer science minor.”
“Now that I’m almost done with my residency, I’m still really excited about technology. I’ve seen the headache it can cause, but I think that it can
also transform medicine and ease some of the burden for doctors. I plan to practice in a somewhat rural setting similar to where I grew up, but I want to be part of the process for integrating IT solutions where it makes sense. It feels like that’s part of why your clinic has been so successful, which is one of the reasons I’ve been looking forward to our conversation today.”
4. Story-based Answers.
While the answer above did include a story, it wasn’t based on the story alone. In a storybased answer, the response will be structured around the story as the primary takeaway for the listening. As you’d imagine, there’s a risk of getting into the weeds with inconsequential details. Your challenge with this answer is to ensure the story itself is relevant and that it doesn’t run on too long or get bogged down in the middle.
Neurologist Opportunities
Neurologists with expertise in Clinical Neuromuscular, Cognitive/Behavioral Neurology, General Neurology, Movement Disorder, Neurohospitalist, and Stroke are invited to apply for open positions at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, which is the academic medical center of the Penn State College of Medicine. This search represents part of a major institutional commitment to expansion of the neurosciences. The successful candidate will join the collegial faculty of Penn State Neurology, which is in an exciting period of growth under the leadership of the Chair, Krish Sathian, MBBS, PhD. Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience. Leadership opportunities are available to those with relevant experience.
• Medical degree – MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
• BC/BE in Neurology and relevant fellowship training or foreign equivalent
• Relevant clinical interest and expertise
• Excellent patient care abilities and interest in teaching
• Competitive compensation
• Generous benefits, including relocation assistance
Here’s an example of a somewhat typical story told succinctly.
“Thanks for asking me to tell my story. Well, when I was twelve, my mother had a stroke during a medical procedure. It was one of those experiences that really changes you as a kid. My family was in shock, as you would imagine, and we all had to help with her recovery.”
“Everyone here knows what stroke recovery looks like, so I won’t go into that. But something kind of interesting happened for me personally. I’d always been pretty squeamish, kind of an aloof kid, but now I was being asked to help my mom with the most intimate things that she couldn’t manage for herself. As the oldest daughter, I was the one she trusted, and it had a profound impact on me. I suddenly understood what it meant to help someone at their most vulnerable point, and also that being aloof in life wasn’t going to cut it.”
“I entered high school the next year thinking I was going to be a home health aide, but my science teacher helped me see how doctors can change the course on things like stroke. Up to that point I’d been blaming the doctors who I thought had caused my mother’s stroke. I didn’t understand how strokes happen and that they had actually saved her life. When I started to see the bigger picture, I realized I wanted to work at a higher level on the care team. Now that I’m finishing my stroke residency, the picture is finally in focus: I want to specialize in stroke treatment, but in a system that emphasizes the ongoing, in-person care at all stages. That’s what I feel like I’ve found here with your group, which is why I’m so excited to talk with you today.”
5. Theme-based Answers.
As the name implies, this structure focuses on a theme or specific aspect of you as a candidate, which is used to tie all the information together. The following answer is a bit lengthier than the other examples, partly because it’s coming from a candidate at mid-career who has lots of experience. Here’s how
this candidate’s answer looks when emphasizing leadership as the theme:
“Thank you for asking. I think the most relevant thing I can tell you about myself is that I’ve always been a leader, in all the roles I’ve taken on. I mention that partly so you’ll know that’s who I am and who you’d be getting if you bring me on board. But mostly I want to describe what I’ve learned about using leadership as a tool that helps everyone do well. I’ll just give a couple examples of how that applies to my work as a doctor.”
“The first example is from high school when I decided to run for a student government position. I was only a freshman so no one really knew who I was. I was going to do the usual posters-on-thewalls thing, but my mom gave me a really good idea: If I could make a difference on something first, I could use that for my campaign. So I asked kids what bugged them the most at the school. You can imagine the answers I had to sort through, but one stood out that I thought I could impact—getting healthier snacks into the vending machines. I won’t go into details, but I got that to happen and I did get elected. I think about that a lot now in my work. By learning to ask questions and really listen, I got on course to be a better doctor and to make better decisions as a leader.”
“The other example comes from the hospital position I’m leaving. That’s not related—as I mentioned, our family is relocating. But as you know, I’ve been head of the neurology department for the past seven years. We’ve seen a lot of growth, but it hasn’t always been smooth. For example, I wanted to add a sleep clinic because it was an issue we were referring out for and I knew we could do that work. The upper executives didn’t see it that way and they had some good reasons, including poor reimbursement numbers for some procedures. As the neurology chief, I realized I could retreat in a huff and cause factions to form, or I could lead the effort to discover the best pathway for both concerns. The jury’s still out, but we’re in the second year of having a sleep specialist on staff who is focused half-time on sleep issues and half on general neurology. And we’ve remained cohesive as a management team, which is especially important. Compromise and using fact-based solutions are core principles for me as a leader and they’re part of the approach that I’d be
using in this position. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to talk about leadership today.”
Mistakes to avoid
If the sample answers provided above feel complicated or difficult to replicate, don’t worry –they’re not! If you start with your own ideas about the information you want to convey, plugging it into one of the structures will be relatively straightforward. Once you’ve done that, there are really only a handful of mistakes you need to watch out for.
Going on too long. Shoot for two or three minutes and practice until you know what that amount of time feels like. It’s especially important to have a clear end point, as demonstrated in the examples above. Otherwise, you might trail off, leaving interviewers to wonder if you’re finished or not. Being overly detailed. Remember that too much detail on one point means other points will be
over-shadowed. Writing down your answer before practicing it will help you recognize the extraneous information.
Giving information that is too personal. Family details, personal setbacks, illnesses you’ve overcome…there can be a place in your answer for personal information, but only if it connects to a broader point. Otherwise, you could be distracting your interviewer from more relevant information. This is another place where writing your answer and then practicing it will help.
Speaking of practice—that’s an excellent way to get more comfortable with your answer without actually memorizing it. And the more comfortable you are, the more natural you’ll sound—and the better your overall connection to the interviewers will be. That’s when you’ll know you’re truly telling them about yourself.
Neurology opportunities with Sutter Health ’s affiliated medical groups in California:
General Neurologist
Sutter West Bay Medical Group
San Francisco
Outpatient based general neurologist to partner with our neuroscience group including neurosurgery, movement disorders, dementia, neuromuscular disorders, epilepsy and stroke.
WestBayMDjobs@sutterhealth.org
General Neurologist
Sutter East Bay Medical Group
Antioch
Primarily general neurology outpatient clinic. Hospital call is only telephonic shared with 5 Neurologists. Inpatient hospital consultation is optional – great opportunity for those who enjoy inpatient settings. EastBayMDjobs@sutterhealth.org
General Neurologist
Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods
Santa Rosa
General Neurologist needed with ability to read EEGs and administer Botox for migraines. Interest in joining stroke program and hospital call. Partnering hospital is Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital. SonomaMDJobs@sutterhealth.org
General Neurologist
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
Santa Cruz – Job Number: 2023 244
General neurology outpatient clinic. All sub specialties welcome! Inpatient consult services earning generous stipend. Great opportunity for those who enjoy inpatient settings, sunny beach walks, or ocean activities! ClinicianCareers@sutterhealth.org
General Neurologist and MS Specialist
Gould Medical Group
Central Valley: Modesto and Tracy
Seeking a General Neurologist (EMG required) in Modesto and an MS trained Neurologist in Tracy (dual location in Stockton) in bustling California central valley. Close proximity to the Bay Area but with lower cost of living. GMGrecruiting@sutterhealth.org
General Neurologists, Neurohospitalist and Memory Care
Specialist Opportunities Neuroscience Institute
Sutter Medical Group
Join our Neuroscience Institute, a comprehensive network of specialty care in the Sacramento, Sierra & Solano Region. Includes a General Neurologist opening in Fairfield, CA. ClinicianRecruitment@sutterhealth.org
The Sutter Health affiliated medical groups are established and award winning practices working in partnership with Sutter Health’s highly integrated network of care of hospitals, outpatient centers, ambulatory surgery centers, cancer centers and home health. The medical groups all offer generous compensation and benefits including:
• Two or Three Year Salary Guarantee
• Relocation assistance & sign on bonus
• Robust retirement plans
• Positive work life balance
• Full ancillary and administrative support in multi specialty care centers including imaging and lab services onsite
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness sutterhealth.org/physician/opportunities
Cognitive/Behavioral Neurology Clinical and Clinical Research Opportunities
The Department of Neurology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center located in Columbus, Ohio under the direction of Benjamin Segal, MD, Chair is recruiting a BC/BE Cognitive/Behavioral Neurologist to complement our well established team. Successful candidates would be expected to participate in the clinical, educational, and research activities of the Center for Cognitive and Memory Disorders, a multidisciplinary group with behavioral neurologists, neuropsychiatrists, research scientists, neuropsychologists, psychometrists, social workers, genetic counselors, and research staff. Clinical cognitive care is provided in the Memory Disorders Clinic and subspecialty clinics. Contributions to our comprehensive educational programs for trainees include training fellows in both Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry and Geriatric Neurology. Opportunities for investigator initiated research and involvement in many ground breaking clinical trials is available as part of our Memory Disorders Research Center. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with professional experience and qualifications. Our unparalleled benefits package includes retirement, medical and dental plans, malpractice, and conference and vacation.
Qualifications:
• MD or DO
• Successful completion of an accredited Neurology Residency Program
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
• UCNS Board Certified or Board Eligible in Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry or in Geriatric Neurology
• Eligible for an Ohio Medical License
For consideration, please send CV along with a cover letter to: Natalie Kessinger | Physician Recruiter | Natalie.Kessinger@osumc.edu
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center:
For the 32nd consecutive year, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has been ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list. This year, we’re proud to say that the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center remains #1 in Columbus, the second Best Hospital in Ohio and has been nationally ranked in 8 specialties. Named among the nation and the world ’s most innovative universities, Ohio State is a leader in research impact and is currently ranked 11th nationally in research and development expenditures. We are now ranked above the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and Harvard. Our unparalleled benefits package includes retirement, medical and dental plans, malpractice, conference/vacation and tuition reimbursement for qualifying dependents. Additionally, the College of Medicine at OSUWMC offers a unique and highly active mentorship program geared toward career advancement of new faculty members.
Environment & Culture:
We promote and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and continue to be ranked on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. The Ohio State University along with its academic partner the Wexner Medical Center are located in Columbus, Ohio, the state capitol and the 14th largest city in the United States. From historic communities and suburban living to college crowds and nightlife, Columbus is a friendly Midwestern town with metropolitan style. With easy commutes and low cost of living relative to comparable metropolitan areas. Central Ohio has a temperate climate where fall and spring delight while summers are not too oppressively hot or humid and winters are not too cold or snowy. The city is renowned for its leading technological companies, vast academic resources, thriving industry, an eclectic mix of entertainment, dining and shopping, and easily accessible opportunities for sports and recreation for participants and fans alike. The university and medical center are home to an exciting, growth oriented culture of innovation and discovery. Together, these entities have established a bold vision to ensure that the university will be among the leading public universities in the nation for research and creative expression to address critical societal challenges and that the medical center will pioneer breakthrough health care solutions to improve peoples ’ lives. For more information about Columbus, please visit https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/careers/about columbus
The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmen t without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.
Tri-State Neurology Is Hiring!
Tri-State Neurology in Memphis, Tennessee is looking to hire adult neurologists. Specialty training is a plus.
We are a fast-paced, well-known, and respected neurology clinic. We offer a generous, guaranteed starting salary (first year $375-450k depending experience and request). You will also enjoy 100% membership from the first year. We provide vacation, health insurance, and a 401k retirement plan.
We do EEG, EMG, cognitive testing, autonomic function tests, skin biopsy, and more We also have a robust onsite infusion center. Our office is well established and in a prime location of East Memphis.
Interested? Send your CV to James Wang, M.D., Ph.D., FAAN
Email: jjxwang@yahoo.com
Call/Text: 901 628 3898 tri stateneurology.com
J1 waiver is available.
JOIN THE TEAM AT OSF!
At OSF HealthCare Illinois Neurological Institute, we are among the most comprehensive neurological teams in the Midwest. With providers and scientists transforming health care in 18 subspecialties, we tackle complex cases and embrace technology to provide world-class care. We are also honored to hold the Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center designation.
We believe in the importance of innovation and collaboration to further the field of neurological medicine. This is why we participate in clinical trials and lead research efforts, such as our partnership with University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria.
When you join our team, your benefits will include:
• Residency/fellowship stipend payments
• Student loan forgiveness
• And much more!
To learn more about careers at OSF, scan the QR code or contact Robin Chambers at Robin.M.Chambers@osfhealthcare.org and include your CV.
Department of Neurology
JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM
Ranked #28 in Neurology and Neurosurgery nationally by U.S. News & World Report
UC Davis Medical Center ranked #1 Best Hospital in Sacramento
UC Davis neurology research ranked #6 nationally for NIH funding
Be part of the UC Davis Neuroscience Consortium, one of the largest neuroscience communities in the world, spanning 300 faculty members and their labs, 12 interdisciplinary centers, and 41 departments. Learn more: ucdneuro.sf.ucdavis.edu/
Learn more and apply online: recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply
For more information, please contact Jennifer Aten at jaten@ucdavis.edu or 916-703-5514
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Opportunities in Northern & Central California
The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (TPMG) is one of the largest medical groups in the nation with over 9,500 physicians, 21 medical centers, numerous clinics throughout Northern and Central California, and a 75-year tradition of providing quality medical care.
For more information about these career opportunities and wage ranges, please visit: northerncalifornia.permanente.org
For ADULT OPENINGS, contact Ramona Boyd at: Ramona.J.Boyd@kp.org or call: (510)625-5916.
For PEDIATRIC OPENINGS, contact Judy Padilla at: Judy.G.Padilla@kp.org or call: (510)625-5915.
We are an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V Employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Fulfilling the promise of medicine
A FEW REASONS TO CONSIDER A PRACTICE WITH TPMG:
• Work-life balance focused practice, including flexible schedules and unmatched practice support.
•We can focus on providing excellent patient care without managing overhead and billing. No RVUs!
•We demonstrate our commitment to a culture of equity, inclusion, and diversity by hiring physicians who reflect and celebrate the diversity of people and cultures. We practice in an environment with patients at the center and deliver culturally responsive and compassionate care to our member populations.
•Multi-specialty collaboration with a mission-driven integrated health care delivery model.
•An outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management.
•We have a very rich and comprehensive Physician Health & Wellness Program
•We are Physician-led and develop our own leaders.
• Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, physician leadership, and community service.
EXTRAORDINARY BENEFITS:
•Competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive vision, medical, and dental
•Interest Free Home Loan Program up to $250,000 (approval required)
•Relocation Assistance up to $10,000 (approval required)
•PSLF Eligible
•Malpractice and Tail Insurance
•Life Insurance
•Optional Long-Term Care Insurance
•Paid holidays, sick leave, and education leave
•Shareholder track
•Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401(k)
