How to hire a neurophysiologist

How to hire a neurophysiologist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step neurophysiologist hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a neurophysiologist, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a neurophysiologist to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a neurophysiologist that fits the bill.

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

   Type of Neurophysiologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Neurophysiologist	Market research analysts study market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. They help companies understand what products people want, who will buy them, and at what price.	$12-81
   Marketing Department Internship	A marketing department internship is a marketing degree program requirement in most colleges. This is the work experience period where interns get to apply the knowledge they acquire in the real world... Show more	$12-18
   Marketing And Sales Coordinator	A marketing and sales coordinator is responsible for supporting the marketing and sales operations on developing promotional campaigns and marketing strategies, including analyzing the market trends to present new products and services to meet customer demands and public interests. Marketing and sales coordinators perform various administrative tasks, such as creating sales reports, responding to customers' inquiries and concerns, updating the company's social media platforms, and reaching out to existing and potential clients for new offers, generating revenues and business profitability.	$15-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Medical History
   • Data Collection
   • EEG
   • Ionm
   • IOM
   • EMG
   • Electroencephalography
   • Surgical Cases
   • Impulse
   • ENT
   • Ssep
   • LTM
   • Surgical Procedures

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage expanding mouse colony including genotyping.
   • Perform SSEP, sEMG, TceMEP, tEMG, and TOF monitoring daily
   • Evaluate patients prior to their entry into operating room, obtain patient's subjective, objective medical history.
   • Monitor patients during tests or surgeries, using electroencephalographs EEG, evoke potential EP instruments, or video recording equipment.
   • Consult neurosurgeons on peripheral nerve grafting via EMG diagnostic intervention.
   • Mentor new employees in acquiring IONM techniques.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your neurophysiologist job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A neurophysiologist salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a neurophysiologist in Vermont may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level neurophysiologist usually earns less than a senior-level neurophysiologist. Additionally, a neurophysiologist with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average neurophysiologist salary

   $68,839yearly

   $33.10 hourly rate

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   Entry-level neurophysiologist salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 9, 2025

   Average neurophysiologist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$120,751	$58
   2	District of Columbia	$111,374	$54
   3	California	$103,134	$50
   4	Virginia	$97,782	$47
   5	Maryland	$94,386	$45
   6	New York	$93,839	$45
   7	Massachusetts	$90,284	$43
   8	Illinois	$85,716	$41
   9	Texas	$84,789	$41
   10	Connecticut	$82,733	$40
   11	Pennsylvania	$81,690	$39
   12	Louisiana	$70,659	$34
   13	North Carolina	$70,584	$34
   14	Florida	$69,990	$34
   15	Tennessee	$69,583	$33
   16	Ohio	$67,471	$32
   17	Georgia	$67,376	$32
   18	New Mexico	$65,156	$31
   19	Indiana	$59,303	$29
   20	Missouri	$55,302	$27

   Average neurophysiologist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Piedmont Healthcare	$234,286	$112.64
   2	Trinity Health	$190,413	$91.54	10
   3	Edwards	$124,723	$59.96	5
   4	SpecialtyCare	$120,607	$57.98	66
   5	NuVasive	$94,487	$45.43
   6	UPMC	$91,389	$43.94	8
   7	Harmon	$78,958	$37.96
   8	HealthTrust	$78,839	$37.90
   9	Impulse Monitoring	$75,918	$36.50
   10	Dartmouth-Hitchcock	$73,365	$35.27
   11	NVMS	$73,276	$35.23
   12	Aegis Limited	$54,284	$26.10

4. Writing a neurophysiologist job description

   A job description for a neurophysiologist 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 neurophysiologist job description:

   Neurophysiologist job description example

   Job Summary and Primary Responsibilities
   
   As a Neurophysiologist at NuVasive Clinical Services, you'll provide intraoperative neuromonitoring during surgery by monitoring the patient's nervous system. A high standard of patient care is essential to our team. This is a great opportunity for you to work with our top surgeons and other medical professionals in a team environment and play a vital role in the operating room every day. As a member of our team, you will also support NuVasive technological innovations. NuVasive provides comprehensive training, continuing education, and numerous opportunities for career development.
   
   Primary Responsibilities:
   
   * Obtains a detailed medical history on the patient and consults with the surgeon regarding patient structures at risk and modalities to be monitored
   * Communicates monitoring information to the surgeon and the surgical team throughout the case
   * Displays and labels waveforms for marking, measuring and calculating information such as latencies, amplitudes and conduction times following established guidelines and protocols
   * Identifies appropriate protocols and performs troubleshooting techniques to assure accurate data collection
   * Completes all required documentation and accurately prepares all IOM logs, files, and timely file uploads
   * Maintains all neuromonitoring equipment and conduct required maintenance checks
   * Performs other duties as assigned
   
   Required Skills / Capabilities
   
   * Ability to transport and set up equipment totaling 50lbs in a timely fashion in the operating room including IONM system, laptop, and supplies
   * Strong time management & organizational skills, and ability to manage competing demands, frequent change, delays and/or unexpected events in scheduling and in the operating room on a daily basis
   * Strong time management & organizational skills, and ability to manage competing demands, frequent change, delays and/or unexpected events in scheduling and in the operating room on a daily basis
   
   * Effective communication skills and proven ability to collaborate in a team-oriented setting including communication in English with surgeons and surgical staff
   
   * Ability to handle the demands of regular travel
   
   * Be qualified for and maintain privileges at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable).
   
   * Be eligible for medical malpractice insurance coverage at standard rates, which insurance shall be provided by the Company
   
   * Maintain CNIM status
   
   Education and Experience
   
   * Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience
   * Certified in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM)
   * Operating Room (OR) experience preferred
   
   Travel and/or Physical Requirements
   
   * Able to travel up to 25%
   * Be qualified for and maintain privileges at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable).
   * Ability to transport and set up equipment totaling 50lbs in a timely fashion in the operating room including IONM system, laptop, and supplies
   * Ability to bend over to perform certain duties, stand for several periods of time, visual and auditory skills, manual dexterity, wear gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles for extended periods of time
   * Requires a valid driver's license and transportation with the ability to transport medical equipment
   
   Please note that you will be redirected to a 15-20 minute assessment after submitting your application. Please ensure you allow yourself enough time to complete the assessment upon submission of your application.
   
   NuVasive Clinical Services (a division within NuVasive, Inc.) is a leading provider of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IOM) services to surgeons and healthcare facilities, through the acquisitions of Impulse Monitoring, Biotronic NeuroNetwork, Safe Passage, and others. Surgeons have enhanced surgical monitoring and oversight capabilities through neurophysiological data gathered via broadband transmission. IOM technology gives those in the operating room real-time insight into the nervous system, which can help surgeons reduce surgical risk by providing critical information and alerts throughout the procedure. This neural function monitoring helps to decrease the chance of nerve damage to the patient and promotes patient safety during surgery. NuVasive Clinical Services is expected to serve more than 100,000 cases annually in the U.S. From over 530 highly trained neurophysiologists in the operating room to technicians and scheduling staff available 24/7, NuVasive Clinical Services can help support improved clinical outcomes.
   
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   For roles that require access to hospital facilities, must be eligible for and maintain credentials at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including the COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable).
   
   NuVasive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The "EEO is the Law" poster options are available here. NuVasive's EEO policy is available here.
   
   About NuVasive
   
   NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA) is the leader in spine technology innovation, with a mission to transform surgery, advance care, and change lives. The Company's less-invasive, procedurally integrated surgical solutions are designed to deliver reproducible and clinically proven outcomes. The Company's comprehensive procedural portfolio includes surgical access instruments, spinal implants, fixation systems, biologics, software for surgical planning, navigation and imaging solutions, magnetically adjustable implant systems for spine and orthopedics, and intraoperative neuromonitoring technology and service offerings. With more than $1 billion in net sales, NuVasive has approximately 2,700 employees and operates in more than 50 countries serving surgeons, hospitals, and patients. For more information, please visit www.nuvasive.com.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find neurophysiologists for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your neurophysiologist job on Zippia to find and attract quality neurophysiologist candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as swipe files, exit five, marketinghire, american marketing association.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with neurophysiologist 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to 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 neurophysiologist

   Once you've found the neurophysiologist candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new neurophysiologist. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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