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Neurologist
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Gadsden, AL, 35901
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
Overview
Schedule –
Neurologist: M-F, clinic. Daily rounding on hospital patients as needed. No more than 10 days of call per month.
We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Neurologist to join our dynamic team. The Neurologist will evaluate, diagnose, and manage a wide range of neurological conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This role includes daily rounding on hospitalized patients as needed, as well as collaboration with other specialties to deliver comprehensive neurological care.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles (e.g., stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, neuropathies).
- Perform comprehensive neurological examinations and interpret diagnostic studies such as EEG, EMG, MRI, and CT.
- Provide outpatient consultations and follow-up care in clinic.
- Participate in daily inpatient rounds for consults and follow-up care.
- Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, and other specialists on patient management.
- Participate in stroke team activities (if applicable), including acute stroke evaluation.
- Document findings and care plans accurately and in a timely manner in the EMR.
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and long-term care planning.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and continuing education.
- May be involved in teaching medical students or residents, depending on the practice setting.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board certification or board eligibility in Neurology.
- Active and unrestricted state medical license.
- DEA license and credentials necessary for prescribing.
- Excellent diagnostic and clinical skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Fellowship training in subspecialties such as stroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular, or neurocritical care (optional).
- Experience in using EMR systems Epic
- Participation in call rotation and hospital-based care.
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
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Frequently asked questions
Gadsden's healthcare sector has a moderate demand for neurologists, with fewer specialists compared to larger metro areas. This balance provides a strong opportunity for neurologists to establish a practice with less competition, especially in hospital-based settings like Prime Healthcare Services.
Besides the mandatory Alabama state medical license, neurologists in Alabama often benefit from board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Maintaining DEA credentials for prescribing is also essential, aligning with regional regulatory standards.
Mastering diagnostic tools such as EEG, EMG, MRI, and CT interpretation is crucial. Strong clinical judgment in managing strokes, epilepsy, and neuromuscular disorders also enhances a neurologist’s effectiveness in both inpatient and outpatient environments.
Daily tasks often include collaborative rounds with hospitalists, acute stroke team participation, documenting care plans in EMRs, and educating patients and families on complex neurological conditions, which together ensure comprehensive patient management.
Neurologists can advance through subspecialty fellowships like neurocritical care or epilepsy, engage in academic roles teaching residents, or participate in research. Leadership positions within hospital neurology departments also represent a natural growth path.
Prime Healthcare Services fosters neurologists’ growth through quality improvement programs, access to advanced EMR systems like Epic, and opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, creating an environment that encourages continual learning and patient-centered care.
Prime Healthcare emphasizes a balanced schedule with manageable on-call demands, a collaborative culture, and comprehensive neurological care spanning inpatient and outpatient settings, providing neurologists with a dynamic practice and meaningful patient impact.
Neurologists in Gadsden typically earn between $220,000 and $280,000 annually, depending on experience and subspecialty training. This range reflects regional compensation trends for full-time roles in hospital-affiliated neurology departments.
Neurologists engage actively with hospitalists, intensivists, and stroke teams to coordinate patient care, ensuring multidisciplinary input for complex neurological cases, which improves outcomes and fosters an integrated healthcare delivery model.