How to hire a pediatric neurologist

How to hire a pediatric neurologist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step pediatric 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 pediatric neurologist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new pediatric neurologist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The pediatric neurologist hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect pediatric neurologist also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

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

   Type of Pediatric Neurologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Pediatric 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	$61-188
   Neurologist	A neurologist is responsible for treating patients with muscles and nerve abnormalities. Neurologists conduct a series of examinations to determine the patients' condition, administer treatment plans, and refer immediate medical procedures as needed... Show more	$67-223

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • EMR
   • Epic
   • MRI
   • EEG Lab
   • Peripheral Nerves
   • Physical Therapy

   Responsibilities:

   • Observe brain autopsies, EEG readings, MRI readings, and neurological and neuropsychological examinations.
   • Obtain patient information necessary for processing medical charges and assist patients with insurance documentation and billing questions.
   • Perform nerves blocks, facet blocks, epidurals, and intra articular injections.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the pediatric neurologist job description is a good way to get more applicants. A pediatric neurologist salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a pediatric neurologist in New Jersey may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level pediatric neurologist. Additionally, a pediatric neurologist with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average pediatric neurologist salary

   $223,698yearly

   $107.55 hourly rate

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   Entry-level pediatric neurologist salary

   $127,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average pediatric neurologist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	North Dakota	$257,379	$124
   2	Nebraska	$252,320	$121
   3	Iowa	$243,575	$117
   4	Minnesota	$234,467	$113
   5	South Dakota	$226,891	$109
   6	Ohio	$224,787	$108
   7	Florida	$218,288	$105
   8	Utah	$214,501	$103
   9	Michigan	$212,410	$102
   10	West Virginia	$209,728	$101
   11	Georgia	$208,169	$100
   12	New York	$198,373	$95
   13	Missouri	$197,629	$95
   14	Massachusetts	$196,692	$95
   15	Maryland	$196,526	$94
   16	Rhode Island	$193,465	$93
   17	Illinois	$192,910	$93
   18	Texas	$192,239	$92
   19	Louisiana	$191,959	$92
   20	Alabama	$191,299	$92

   Average pediatric neurologist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Mayo Clinic	$314,922	$151.40	41
   2	Valley Children's	$286,902	$137.93	1
   3	Mercy Health	$285,812	$137.41	7
   4	University of Maryland, Baltimore	$275,405	$132.41	2
   5	Dayton Children's Hospital	$267,456	$128.58	3
   6	Sanford Health	$263,433	$126.65	80
   7	Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health	$259,869	$124.94	7
   8	Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare	$259,638	$124.83	1
   9	Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children	$256,429	$123.28
   10	CareMount Medical	$255,638	$122.90
   11	Novant Health	$255,223	$122.70	12
   12	Southern California Medical Center	$249,711	$120.05	20
   13	Kaiser Permanente	$248,061	$119.26	32
   14	Nationwide Children's Hospital	$245,543	$118.05	9
   15	Emory Healthcare	$244,620	$117.61	9
   16	Connecticut Children's Medical Center	$243,837	$117.23	15
   17	MercyOne	$242,138	$116.41	1
   18	Children's Minnesota	$238,263	$114.55	17
   19	Northwell Health	$234,523	$112.75	8
   20	SSM Health	$234,144	$112.57	6

4. Writing a pediatric neurologist job description

   A good pediatric neurologist job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a pediatric neurologist job description:

   Pediatric 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.
   
   Job Description
   The University of Minnesota seeks a new faculty member with fellowship training in pediatric epilepsy who is board-certified or board -eligible to join the Division of Pediatric Neurology in the Department of Neurology. After a recent expansion, our division now includes 7 pediatric neurology faculty members and an advanced practitioner, and we are dedicated to further growth and an elevated academic profile. The opening is for a non-tenure track clinician who also has an interest in teaching. Clinical research interests may be accommodated.
   
   The new faculty member will be asked to expand our epilepsy surgery program in collaboration with other division faculty, pediatric neurosurgery faculty, and adult epilepsy faculty. A full array of outpatient and inpatient neurophysiology resources is available as well as a comprehensive team of pediatric neuropsychologists, neuroradiologists, psychiatrists, geneticists, and ketogenic dieticians. The epilepsy surgery program capabilities include Stereo-EEG, ROSA, VNS, LITT, RNS, and DBS. There will be numerous opportunities to engage in clinical research activities. Other areas of subspecialty expertise in the division include neuromuscular disorders, headache, neuro-immunology, neurogenetics, and neonatal neurology.
   
   Our faculty are actively engaged in the teaching of medical students, adult neurology residents, and pediatric residents, with abundant opportunities to mentor other learners. Our division is an integral component of the Department of Neurology, which has robust research, education, and clinical activities and resources. The Department had over $8 million in NIH funding in 2020. We also collaborate actively with the Department of Pediatrics in all these domains, and have strong relationships with other departments.
   
   Qualifications:
   Graduate of an accredited Pediatric Neurology residency training program and Board Certified or Board PreparedLicensed 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
   
   Benefits Highlights
   Our benefits package was recently recognized for its competitive and inclusive nature. Some highlights include:
   Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans 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
   
   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 the right pediatric neurologist for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with pediatric neurologists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit pediatric neurologists who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your pediatric neurologist job on Zippia to find and attract quality pediatric neurologist candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit pediatric neurologists, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 pediatric neurologist

   Once you've selected the best pediatric 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.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new pediatric neurologist first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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