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Headache Specialist jobs are open across neurology practices, academic medical centers, hospital systems, and pain management clinics, from early-career clinical roles to fellowship-trained attending and director positions, with specializations in migraine medicine, interventional procedures, and headache disorder research. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Join a 100-top hospital with an established 4 year categorical neurology residency program! St. Luke’s University Health Network, the region’s largest, most established health system, and major teaching hospital is seeking a highly skilled and qualified BC/BE Headache Specialist.
St. Luke’s Neurology Associates is part of the network’s Neuroscience Service Line, a comprehensive and integrated team comprised of neurologists and neurosurgeons leading-edge care for all subspecialties in neurology. Enjoy a fully outpatient focused neurology practice focusing primarily on headache patients offering the most up to date treatments. Candidates will also be involved with market outreach and program growth.
In joining St. Luke’s University Health Network you’ll enjoy:
- Residents and Fellows will receive a substantial, monthly stipend at sign on
- Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
- A culture in which innovation is highly valued
- Exceptional compensation package, starting bonus, and relocation reimbursement
- Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, and generous CME allowance
- Work/life balance and flexibility
- Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities
About St. Luke’s University Health Network
Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital.
About Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley
Northeastern PA is a beautiful, four-season region with vineyards, Yuengling Brewery, micro-breweries, skiing, trails, fishing, and other outdoor recreation. Family-friendly, the region is known for its warm, welcoming people and sense of community.
Set amid gentle hills and charming country sides, Lehigh Valley, PA is home to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, as well as dozens of small towns and picturesque boroughs, parks, trails, and waterways. Steeped in pre-Colonial, early American, and industrial history, Lehigh Valley is bursting with nationally-recognized events, exciting nightlife, adventurous outdoor activities, and modern and contemporary arts. The region has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation.
The Lehigh Valley is home to 11 colleges and universities that award more than 10,000 degrees annually and include prestigious private colleges, state universities, and two community colleges. Whatever your educational interests and needs, Lehigh Valley is a great place to learn.
Northeastern PA and the Lehigh Valley are a short drive away from major mid-Atlantic cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.
For more information, please visit www.DiscoverNEPA.com and www.DiscoverLehighValley.com
- Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor visas
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact:
Drea Rosko
Sr. Physician Talent Acquisition Specialist
St. Luke’s University Health Network
Drea.Rosko@sluhn.org
September 8, 2026
Join a 100-top hospital with an established 4 year categorical neurology residency program! St. Luke’s University Health Network, the region’s largest, most established health system, and major teaching hospital is seeking a highly skilled and qualified BC/BE Headache Specialist.
St. Luke’s Neurology Associates is part of the network’s Neuroscience Service Line, a comprehensive and integrated team comprised of neurologists and neurosurgeons leading-edge care for all subspecialties in neurology. Enjoy a fully outpatient focused neurology practice focusing primarily on headache patients offering the most up to date treatments. Candidates will also be involved with market outreach and program growth.
In joining St. Luke’s University Health Network you’ll enjoy:
- Residents and Fellows will receive a substantial, monthly stipend at sign on
- Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
- A culture in which innovation is highly valued
- Exceptional compensation package, starting bonus, and relocation reimbursement
- Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, and generous CME allowance
- Work/life balance and flexibility
- Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities
About St. Luke’s University Health Network
Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital.
About Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley
Northeastern PA is a beautiful, four-season region with vineyards, Yuengling Brewery, micro-breweries, skiing, trails, fishing, and other outdoor recreation. Family-friendly, the region is known for its warm, welcoming people and sense of community.
Set amid gentle hills and charming country sides, Lehigh Valley, PA is home to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, as well as dozens of small towns and picturesque boroughs, parks, trails, and waterways. Steeped in pre-Colonial, early American, and industrial history, Lehigh Valley is bursting with nationally-recognized events, exciting nightlife, adventurous outdoor activities, and modern and contemporary arts. The region has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation.
The Lehigh Valley is home to 11 colleges and universities that award more than 10,000 degrees annually and include prestigious private colleges, state universities, and two community colleges. Whatever your educational interests and needs, Lehigh Valley is a great place to learn.
Northeastern PA and the Lehigh Valley are a short drive away from major mid-Atlantic cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.
For more information, please visit www.DiscoverNEPA.com and www.DiscoverLehighValley.com
- Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor visas
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact:
Drea Rosko
Sr. Physician Talent Acquisition Specialist
St. Luke’s University Health Network
Drea.Rosko@sluhn.org
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in headache specialist jobs.
- MD or DO degree with completion of a neurology residency program
- Headache medicine fellowship training or equivalent subspecialty experience
- UCNS certification in headache medicine or active candidacy
- Board certification or eligibility in neurology through ABPN
- Experience administering Botox injections and nerve blocks for migraine treatment
- Active state medical license and DEA registration in the state of employment
Tips for Your Headache Specialist Job Search
Quantify your procedural headache experience
List specific procedures on your CV, such as nerve blocks, Botox injections for chronic migraine, and lumbar punctures. Headache specialist hiring committees look for documented procedural volume, not just department names or general neurology experience.
Highlight fellowship training explicitly
If you completed a headache medicine fellowship, name the program and its UCNS accreditation status on your CV. Many postings filter for this credential before a human reviewer ever sees your application, so placement matters.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists headache specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by practice setting intentionally
Academic centers prioritize research output and teaching responsibilities, while private neurology groups weight patient throughput and payer mix experience. Tailor your cover letter to the specific setting so your application reads as a match, not a generic submission.
Prepare for multidisciplinary case discussions
Headache specialist interviews often include a clinical vignette or multidisciplinary case review. Practice articulating your diagnostic reasoning for refractory migraine, secondary headache differentials, and your approach to medication overuse headache before the interview stage.
Negotiate call structure alongside compensation
Headache specialists frequently work in practices where call duty is minimal but infusion center coverage varies. Ask about on-call expectations, infusion oversight responsibilities, and weekend coverage before accepting an offer to avoid misaligned workload expectations.
Headache Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most headache specialists?
The companies hiring the most headache specialists right now include Hartford HealthCare, Wright State University, and St. Luke's Health System, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Texas, and Idaho, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Academic health systems and large multispecialty groups tend to post the highest volume of headache specialist roles nationally.
How many headache specialist jobs are remote?
About 0% of headache specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the limited but growing telehealth adoption in outpatient neurology. Subspecialty areas like headache consultation, follow-up migraine management, and patient education tend to be most compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements, while procedural roles require in-person presence.
How do you become a headache specialist?
You become a headache specialist by completing medical school, then a neurology residency, and then a dedicated headache medicine fellowship at a program recognized by the United Council for Neurological Subspecialties. After fellowship, you can sit for UCNS certification in headache medicine, which validates your subspecialty expertise to employers and credentialing bodies across practice settings.
Can you get hired as a headache specialist without fellowship training?
Some community neurology practices and general neurology groups hire neurologists with strong headache interest but no formal fellowship if the candidate demonstrates relevant procedural experience, such as Botox administration and nerve blocks, and treats a meaningful proportion of headache patients. Academic centers and dedicated headache programs almost always require fellowship completion or active UCNS candidacy before extending an offer.
What does the headache specialist interview process look like?
The interview process typically begins with a phone or video screen with a physician recruiter or department chair, followed by an on-site visit that includes meetings with neurology faculty, clinic leadership, and sometimes administrators. You'll often discuss a clinical case, review your procedural experience, and tour infusion center or clinic facilities. Offer discussions usually follow within a few weeks of the site visit.
Where can I find and apply to headache specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to headache specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your training and practice preferences, and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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