Neurosurgeon - Spine

Loma Linda, CaliforniaPosted 4mo agoattending physician
$515,000 – $705,000Pay listed on source · unverified
NeurosurgeryFull-time

Overview

Location
Loma Linda, California
Source-listed pay
$515,000 – $705,000

Not yet verified against the original posting

Practice
Academic practice

Role summary

Loma Linda University is seeking a full-time Academic Spine Neurosurgeon fellowship trained in Complex Spine surgery. The position offers a base salary between $515,000 and $705,000 adjusted by experience or rank, plus eligibility for federal loan forgiveness, with comprehensive benefits and a required California residency at start.

What the posting highlights

  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Source-listed pay$515k–$705k
Physician-reported total comp$870k–$980k · $875k median
$459kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$1036k

One shared annual scale shows source-listed base pay and physician-reported total compensation as separate rows. Reported figures are total compensation; posted ranges are often base salary, so this comparison can read low.

The source lists this pay, but SalaryDr has not yet verified it against an official employer posting.

Compensation

Employer-listed pay
$515,000 – $705,000
Pay context
Source-listed pay · not yet verified
Evidence
ase compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $515,000 - $705,000. This amount does not include variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject
Observed
3 wk ago
Compensation model
Starting base compensation $515,000 - $705,000, adjusted by experience and/OR faculty rank; excludes variable compensation and extra productivity; subject to individual department compensation plans

Benefits named in the posting

  • Generous Retirement Contribution
  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage
  • Competitive Vacation & Sick Days
  • CME Days and Funds
  • Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
  • Paid Malpractice Insurance
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • Federal Loan Repayment (if eligible)
Next steps

Employer

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Academic practice
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
California
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Academic practice

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Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $515,000–$705,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

FTE
1
Teaching
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
no
J-1 waiver
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
Pay not verified
First seen
3 wk ago
Last verified
3 days ago
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

The Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Department of Neurosurgery, is seeking a full-time Academic Spine Neurosurgeon to join our team. The ideal candidate would be fellowship trained in Complex Spine surgery with a passion to grow and further develop an Academic Spine Surgery practice. We are a busy practice with 15 full-time Neurosurgeons on staff and a thriving residency program. About the area Loma Linda, recognized as the only Blue Zone in the nation, is a family-friendly community known for its strong sense of community and commitment to health and wellness. Loma Linda University is located in Southern California between Los Angeles and Palm Springs in an area known as the Inland Empire. Nestled at the foot of the San Bernardino mountains, we have convenient access to beaches, skiing, hiking, and a variety of other outdoor activities. This growing region has a low cost of living and excellent private and public school systems. Faculty members are eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs. Compensation & Benefits The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $515,000 - $705,000. This amount does not include variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject to the individual department compensation plans. More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process. Our benefits include Generous Retirement Contribution Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage Competitive Vacation & Sick Days CME Days and Funds Relocation Assistance (if applicable) Paid Malpractice Insurance Paid Life Insurance Federal Loan Repayment (if eligible) For more information on Loan Forgiveness, please click on the link below Public Service Loan Forgiveness We are a California Employer - Please note that a California residency is required upon start date. This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 waiver.