Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Nevada Children's HospitalPosted 2mo agoattending physician
~$900,000SalaryDr Signal· Strong coverage

Reported by 94 physicians · national cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

NeurosurgeryFull-time40 hours per week · sustainable call rotation with additional compensation

Overview

Location
Nevada Children's Hospital
Schedule
40 hours per week · Sustainable call rotation with additional compensation
SalaryDr Signal range
$850k – $1,100k

94 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Hospital-based · Children's hospital

Role summary

This position is for a full-time pediatric neurosurgeon at a new 200-bed children's hospital in Nevada with a sustainable call schedule, adjunct faculty teaching opportunity, and potential research and leadership roles. Compensation includes a guaranteed base salary, signing bonus, and relocation assistance.

What the posting highlights

  • Patient population: Pediatric
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
  • APP collaboration or supervision is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$850k–$1100k · $900k median
$820kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$1130k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$850k – $1,100k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
94 recent physician reports · national cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Physician-reported total comp$850k–$1100k · $900k median
$820kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$1130k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 94 recent, approved physician reports (national cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Intermountain Health

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EHR
Not stated in posting
Source
Official employer source
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Facility & Community

Nevada Children's Hospital
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Facility
Children's hospital
Market
National
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Facility details
Practice setting
Hospital-based
Facility type
Children's hospital
Beds
200
Patient population
Pediatric
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
National
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Hospital-based

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  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
40 hours per week
Call burden
sustainable call rotation with additional compensation
FTE
1
Teaching
Yes
Research
Yes
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
2 mo ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
85%

Full description

Job Description:

When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.”

Help build the future of pediatric neurosurgery in Nevada. As one of our foundational pediatric neurosurgeons, you'll have a unique opportunity to shape clinical programs, drive growth, and help develop Nevada's first freestanding children's hospital while providing highly specialized care to a rapidly growing pediatric population.

About this role: 

As a Pediatric Neurosurgeon with Intermountain Health, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience. 

  • You’ll join Intermountain Nevada Children’s Pediatric Neurosurgery team, initially as one of two full time pediatric neurosurgeons. You’ll collaborate with an established APP, supported by collegial staff and leadership.
  • All of your clinic, surgical and call responsibilities will be conveniently located on one hospital campus.
  • Sustainable call rotation, with additional compensation for supplemental coverage.
  • You’ll be eligible for an adjunct faculty appointment with the University of Utah Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, consistently recognized as a top pediatric neurosurgical program.
  • While not required, opportunity for leadership and research roles will exist over time.

Intermountain Health is investing in Nevada's future with a new 200-bed Children's Hospital that will become the region's destination for complex pediatric care. Pediatric Neurosurgery is a cornerstone specialty of this vision, creating significant opportunities for program growth, innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical leadership.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a growing pediatric neuroscience program at a pivotal moment. The incoming surgeon will have a meaningful voice in strategic planning, program development, clinical pathways, recruitment, and the future growth of pediatric neurosurgical services throughout the region.

How we'll support you: 

Compensation will include a guaranteed base salary, with an initial starting bonus and relocation assistance.


We care about your well being which is why we provide our caregivers with a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development. 


What you’ll bring: 

  • MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine 
  • ACGME accredited residency training in Neurological Surgery, and fellowship training in Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Active, unobstructed Nevada medical license, or the ability to obtain one 
  • Federal DEA Registration
  • BLS certification
  • Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process 
  • All general and sub-specialty interests welcomed.
  • Visa candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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