Neurology Physician Recruiters

Neurology recruiting across hospitals, health systems, and physician groups in all 50 states. Our 95% placement success rate is built on a focused Neuro candidate network and qualified shortlists delivered in 30–60 days. Backed by MedicalRecruiting.com's 1.5M-contact healthcare network. No upfront fee — pay only on placement.

Since 2006 — physician recruiting across every major US market
Nationwide Neuro candidate network
95% placement success rate on retained engagements
30–60 days from kickoff to written qualified shortlist

Neurology compensation at a glance (2024 benchmarks)

Median base: $320K
Typical range: $285K – $410K (25th–90th percentile)
National demand signal: very high
Primary board: ABPN Neurology certification
Common practice settings: hospital-employed neurology group, academic medical center, telestroke, multispecialty group

Why Neurology is hard to recruit

Severe rural shortages plus rising dementia, stroke, and epilepsy burden have outpaced the residency pipeline. Telestroke is shaping outpatient and inpatient recruitment alike. That is why Neurology searches behave differently than primary-care searches: candidate universe is smaller, time-to-fill is longer, and compensation modeling is more sensitive to setting, productivity, and call structure. Current Neurology base ranges I see in active offers land between $285K and $410K (median $320K). The two biggest variance levers above base are productivity (wRVU or collections) and geographic shortage premium.

What we look for in Neurology candidates

Board certification is the floor, not the ceiling. For Neurology we screen for the specific subspecialty exposure your role requires (Stroke, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Neuro-ICU, Neuro-Onc, MS, Headache, Sleep, Neuromuscular), procedural and case volume aligned with your case mix, call-burden fit, geographic and family situation that makes a 5+ year tenure realistic, and a written compensation expectation that matches your offer band before any introduction. We never present a Neuro candidate without a documented reason-for-move narrative.

Our Neurology matching process

Scoping call (30 min): Role, comp band, call structure, dealbreakers, must-haves, timeline.
Search activation: Targeted outreach across our owned Neuro network plus passive-candidate sourcing through MedicalRecruiting.com's 1.5M-contact healthcare network.
Qualified shortlist (30–60 days): Written Neuro candidate profiles with comp expectation, license status, and stated reason-for-move.
Interview & offer support: Site-visit coordination, offer modeling, signing-bonus and loan-repayment structuring.
Placement & replacement guarantee: No upfront fee. Fee due only on signed acceptance. Standard 90-day replacement window applies.

Neurology salary ranges & demand outlook

Current US median base for Neurology is $320K, with typical offers landing inside $285K–$410K (25th–90th percentile). National demand signal is very high. Productivity (wRVU/collections), call burden, and geographic shortage premium are the three biggest variance levers above base. Rural and HPSA-designated counties typically command 15–25% comp premiums above MGMA median once signing bonuses, NHSC loan repayment, and rural stipends are stacked. State-by-state numbers live on our Neurology salary page.

Geographic concentration for Neurology hiring

Active Neurology hiring is concentrated in every metro; severe rural shortages drive telestroke market. Rural and critical-access markets typically pay shortage premiums for Neuro coverage and frequently qualify for J-1 waivers via Conrad State 30 programs and NHSC loan repayment at HPSA-designated sites.

How long does a Neurology search take?

Most Neurology permanent searches produce a written qualified shortlist within 30–60 days of kickoff and reach signed acceptance in 90–150 days. Rural and subspecialty searches can extend to 150–270 days.

What does a Neurology placement cost?

Permanent Neurology placement fees are quoted in writing during scoping — typically a percentage of first-year base compensation, due only on signed acceptance. No upfront fee for contingency engagements.

Do you offer a replacement guarantee for Neurology placements?

Yes. Standard 90-day replacement window from start date. Replacement search at no additional fee if the placed Neuro physician departs.

What Neuro subspecialties do you recruit?

Stroke, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Neuro-ICU, Neuro-Onc, MS, Headache, Sleep, Neuromuscular.

Do you handle locum Neurology coverage too?

Yes. See our locum tenens page for Neuro coverage windows and rate ranges.

Related Neurology pages

Start a Neurology search

Email hire@physicianrecruitment.com or call 346-515-5160. We respond within 1 business day.