How to hire a general neurologist

How to hire a general neurologist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step general neurologist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a general neurologist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new general neurologist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your general neurologist job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a general neurologist for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A general neurologist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, general neurologists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of general neurologists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of General Neurologist	Description	Hourly rate
   General Neurologist	Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests... Show more	$65-187
   Family Physician	A family physician specializes in providing health care services to an entire family, regardless of age, health condition, or gender. Aside from conducting regular check-ups and consultations, they serve as a family's primary contact when health problems occur... Show more	$64-164
   Staff Physician	A Staff Physician oversees and directs the work of physicians and mid-level practitioners, and assists in internal quality control audits. They are also responsible for making diagnoses and prescribing specialized treatment plans.	$65-165

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Psychiatry
   • Outpatient Clinic

   Responsibilities:

   • Evaluate a variety of medical conditions and afflictions, including making comprehensive diagnosis and specifying treatment plans.
   • Supervise and establish duty assignment procedures including the update and implementation of the DoD policies.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your general neurologist job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A general neurologist salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, general neurologists' average salary in hawaii is 44% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level general neurologists earn 65% less than senior-level general neurologists.
   • Certifications. A general neurologist with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a general neurologist's salary.

   Average general neurologist salary

   $231,470yearly

   $111.28 hourly rate

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   Entry-level general neurologist salary

   $136,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 11, 2026

4. Writing a general neurologist job description

   A job description for a general neurologist role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a general neurologist job description:

   General neurologist job description example

   University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) is a non-profit organization seeking driven individuals in both clinical and non-clinical areas to help transform health and medicine. Headquartered in Minneapolis, our organization employs more than 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers and 2,200 health professionals and staff throughout Minnesota and beyond.
   Join us on a mission to advance medicine.
   
   The Department of Neurology at the University of Minnesota Medical School and UMPhysicians is recruiting a full-time Neurohospitalist to provide clinical neurology services. This is a hospital clinical-based position based in a tertiary care center with state-of-the-art oncology and surgical subspecialties at the University of Minnesota.
   
   Position Highlights:
   Provide inpatient clinical neurology services at the award-winning M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MNServe as the attending physician on a resident-led team.Practice hospital based general neurology alongside subspecialized neurocritical care and stroke/vascular neurology.7 days on / 7 days off with no outpatient coverage.Typical patient volume (8-12) Call shared with a team of Neurohospitalists and clinical neurology providers. Night call does not include stroke call.Teach and supervise medical students and residents at the University of Minnesota.
   
   This position will be annually appointed on the Master Clinician Track at a faculty rank that commiserates with years of experience and education. Scholarly academic activities will focus on teaching, quality improvement and care model optimization. There is opportunity to develop, lead and integrate a neurohospitalist fellowship within the MHealth Fairview community hospitals.
   
   Qualifications:
   Graduate of an accredited Neurology residency training program and Board Certified or Board Prepared with the American Board of Medical Specialties or American Osteopathic AssociationLicensed or ability to obtain Minnesota Board of Medical Practice LicensureAbility to obtain and / or maintain DEA certification for the State of MinnesotaMeet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.Excellent teaching and interpersonal skills Neurohospital fellowship training not required
   
   Benefits Highlights
   Our benefits package was recently recognized for its competitive and inclusive nature. Some highlights include:
   Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans Generous CME allotment As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramBest in industry 401K employer contribution Concierge services and a well-being allowance
   
   More information can be found here: UMN Benefits and M Physicians Benefits.
   
   M Health and Clinical Partnerships
   Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system. This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to build a nationally known academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.
   
   University of Minnesota
   The University of Minnesota is among the largest and most prestigious public research universities in the nation. The University Medical School is a world-class institution with a long history of leadership and discoveries that have changed the practice of medicine. The nearly 3,000 outstanding faculty members are committed to achieving excellence in research, clinical care, and developing the next generation of health professionals.
   
   Community Information
   We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!
   Explore MinnesotaGreater Minneapolis - St. Paul Metropolitan Area
   
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   M Physicians offers competitive salary and excellent benefits and provides you with the opportunity to enhance your career in the exciting field of health care through rewarding and challenging assignments and the opportunities for advancement.
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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5. Post your job

   To find general neurologists for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any general neurologists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level general neurologists with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your general neurologist job on Zippia to find and recruit general neurologist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with general neurologist candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new general neurologist

   Once you've selected the best general neurologist candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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