General Neurologist
Overview
- Location
- Woodwinds
- Schedule
- No acute stroke call; minimal inpatient coverage as neurohospitalist pool grows
- Employer-listed pay
- $218,757 – $344,326
- Practice
- Academic community clinic (outpatient-primary, dual-employed) · University-affiliated academic health system (M Health Fairview)
Listed on official posting
Role summary
Full-time general neurologist position at M Health Fairview – Woodbury Neurology clinic, primarily outpatient-focused with minimal inpatient coverage, no acute stroke call, and optional academic campus time. Salaried role with bonus stipend eligibility, aligned with AAMC benchmarks, within a dual-employment structure through University of Minnesota Physicians and the University of Minnesota.
What the posting highlights
- Community outpatient clinic with optional university campus time; neurohospitalist pool handles inpatient
- Care setting: Predominantly outpatient; minimal inpatient coverage expected
- Patient population: General neurology outpatient community patients
- Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
One shared annual scale compares the source-listed range with what 87 physicians report earning (national cohort). Reported figures are total compensation; posted ranges are often base salary, so this comparison can read low.
Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $218,757 – $344,326
- Pay context
- Listed on official posting
- Evidence
- ical effort, is provided through M Physicians. The base salary range for this position is $218,757 - $344,326 commensurate with experience, qualifications, and cFTE. The salary from the University is
- Observed
- 3 mo ago
- Compensation model
- Hybrid
Pay in context
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Employer
University of Minnesota Physicians
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Academic community clinic (outpatient-primary, dual-employed)
- Facility type
- University-affiliated academic health system (M Health Fairview)
- Patient population
- General neurology outpatient community patients
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- Is $218,757–$344,326 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- The posted pay sits below what 87 Neurology physicians report (national median $400,000) — what closes that gap: productivity upside, bonus, equity, or schedule?
- The posted range is wide — what specifically places a candidate at the top versus the bottom of it?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Call burden
- No acute stroke call; minimal inpatient coverage as neurohospitalist pool grows
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Predominantly outpatient; minimal inpatient coverage expected
- Coverage model
- Community outpatient clinic with optional university campus time; neurohospitalist pool handles inpatient
- Admin burden
- Not explicitly described; academic pathway noted with no publication or research funding requirements
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- Yes
- Supervises APPs
- No
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
- Visa sponsorship
- no
- J-1 waiver
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- Listed on official posting
- First seen
- 3 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 78%
Full description
The Department of Neurology at the University of Minnesota and UMPhysicians is recruiting a full-time general neurologist for M Health Fairview – Woodbury Neurology clinic. Highly qualified candidates who are committed to excellence in patient care, possess strong clinical skills and have an interest in clinical investigation and education are encouraged to apply.
Position Highlights:
- As part of a multi-disciplinary team, this position will provide outpatient general neurology services in the community clinics with some optional time on the University campus if desired.
- Minimal inpatient coverage expected as the health system invests in growing a neurohospitalist pool. No acute stroke call.
- Opportunities to perform EMG, read EEG, inject botulinum toxins if candidate meets training criteria
- Opportunities to supervise and train medical students and residents if desired
- Opportunity to promote through a clinical pathway in academic setting (no publication or research funding requirements)
- Salaried position with ability to earn bonus stipend
- This position is not eligible for a J1 waiver
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 Association
- Licensed or ability to obtain Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Licensure
- Ability to obtain and / or maintain DEA certification for the State of Minnesota
- Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.
- Excellent teaching and interpersonal skills
Pay and Benefits:
This role is dually employed by University of Minnesota Physicians and the University of Minnesota. Total salary is market competitive and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through M Physicians. The base salary range for this position is $218,757 - $344,326 commensurate with experience, qualifications, and cFTE. The salary from the University is dependent upon the academic effort of the person hired.
M Physicians provides the following benefits:
- Substantial 401K employer contribution.
- Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
- Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
- Malpractice insurance coverage.
- As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
In addition, the University provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes low-cost medical, dental, pharmacy plans, and much more. Additional information can be found here: M Physicians Benefits and University Benefits.
M Health and Clinical PartnershipsProviders 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 MinnesotaThe 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 InformationWe 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!
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University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.
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