Neurosurgeon Jobs
Neurosurgeon jobs are open across academic medical centers, private hospitals, and integrated health systems, at every level from newly board-certified to department chief, with specializations in spine surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, and cerebrovascular surgery. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Interested candidates, please forward a copy of your CV to Tricia Selsberg - Selsberg_MDrecruitment@houstonmethodist.org
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is seeking a full-time Spine Neurosurgeon to join our expanding team at Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital—the newest facility in Texas’ #1 ranked hospital system. This is a fantastic opportunity to help build and grow a high-impact practice in a rapidly growing community, supported by one of the nation’s leading health systems.
Qualifications
Completed Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship accredited by the AANS
Ability to obtain a Texas medical license or have a Texas medical license in good standing.
Candidates with experience or new residents/fellows are welcome to apply
Compensation/Benefits
Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and productivity bonus.
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Generous Retirement Benefits
Excellent PTO Plan
Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Opened in early 2025, Houston Methodist Cypress is our newest, state-of-the-art facility built to serve the growing northwest Houston region. Every detail has been designed to support exceptional patient care and empower medical teams with the best available tools and resources, including advanced robotic surgical platforms.
About Cypress
Located 20-25 miles Northwest of downtown Houston, The Cypress area offers highly rated schools, new housing developments, and a strong sense of community—making it an ideal location for both families and professionals.
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Interested candidates, please forward a copy of your CV to Tricia Selsberg - Selsberg_MDrecruitment@houstonmethodist.org
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is seeking a full-time Spine Neurosurgeon to join our expanding team at Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital—the newest facility in Texas’ #1 ranked hospital system. This is a fantastic opportunity to help build and grow a high-impact practice in a rapidly growing community, supported by one of the nation’s leading health systems.
Qualifications
Completed Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship accredited by the AANS
Ability to obtain a Texas medical license or have a Texas medical license in good standing.
Candidates with experience or new residents/fellows are welcome to apply
Compensation/Benefits
Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and productivity bonus.
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Generous Retirement Benefits
Excellent PTO Plan
Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Opened in early 2025, Houston Methodist Cypress is our newest, state-of-the-art facility built to serve the growing northwest Houston region. Every detail has been designed to support exceptional patient care and empower medical teams with the best available tools and resources, including advanced robotic surgical platforms.
About Cypress
Located 20-25 miles Northwest of downtown Houston, The Cypress area offers highly rated schools, new housing developments, and a strong sense of community—making it an ideal location for both families and professionals.
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services29
- Education7
- Science & Research3
- Insurance2
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in neurosurgeon jobs.
- MD or DO degree with completion of an accredited neurosurgery residency program
- Board certification or board eligibility through the American Board of Neurological Surgery
- Active state medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in the hiring state
- DEA registration and eligibility to obtain hospital privileges
- Fellowship training in spine, cerebrovascular, pediatric, or skull-base neurosurgery
- Demonstrated operative case volume and experience with intraoperative neuromonitoring
Tips for Your Neurosurgeon Job Search
Tailor your CV to subspecialty focus
Neurosurgeon CVs should lead with operative case volume by subspecialty, not a generic summary. Reviewers at academic centers want to see fellowship-level case counts for endovascular or skull-base work before they read anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists neurosurgeon 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
Academic, private group, and hospital-employed positions each have different expectations for research output, call schedules, and compensation structure. Filtering by practice type before applying saves time and ensures your application materials address what that employer actually values.
Document your board certification status clearly
Many postings distinguish between board-eligible and board-certified candidates at the shortlisting stage. State your ABNS certification status, exam date, or expected eligibility date in the first section of your CV so recruiters don't have to hunt for it.
Prepare for a multi-stage interview format
Expect a department grand rounds presentation, one-on-one meetings with section chiefs, and a separate conversation with hospital administration. Prepare a research or quality-improvement talk that translates your clinical interests for both surgeon and non-surgeon audiences.
Negotiate call schedule before accepting an offer
Call frequency and trauma coverage obligations vary widely between institutions and directly affect long-term job satisfaction. Ask for a written breakdown of average call nights per month and how unplanned call is handled before you sign any letter of intent.
Neurosurgeon Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most neurosurgeons?
The companies hiring the most neurosurgeons right now include Baylor Scott & White Health, Henry Ford Health, and Houston Methodist, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Health systems affiliated with academic medical centers consistently post the highest volume of neurosurgeon openings nationwide.
How many neurosurgeon jobs are remote?
About 0% of neurosurgeon openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with most remote-eligible roles concentrated in telehealth consultations, second-opinion services, and pre-operative or post-operative patient evaluations rather than direct surgical care. Intraoperative and acute trauma responsibilities remain fully on-site by nature.
How do you become a neurosurgeon?
Becoming a neurosurgeon requires completing a four-year medical degree, followed by a seven-year neurosurgery residency accredited by the ACGME. After residency, most candidates pursue a one- to two-year fellowship in a subspecialty such as spine, pediatric, or cerebrovascular neurosurgery. Passing the ABNS primary and oral board examinations achieves full board certification and is required by most employers.
Can I get hired as a neurosurgeon without extensive independent practice experience?
Newly residency-trained neurosurgeons are routinely hired into their first attending roles directly out of training, so independent practice experience is not a prerequisite. Academic centers and large health systems often prefer candidates who have completed a fellowship and can demonstrate strong case volume in a subspecialty focus area, even without prior independent attending experience. Starting in a mentored group practice setting is a common entry point.
What does the neurosurgeon interview process look like?
The neurosurgeon interview process typically begins with a phone or video screening with a department administrator or physician recruiter, followed by an on-site visit over one to two days. During the site visit, candidates usually deliver a clinical or research presentation to the department, meet individually with section chiefs and department leadership, tour surgical facilities, and hold a separate meeting with hospital or practice administration to discuss operational expectations.
Where can I find and apply to neurosurgeon jobs?
You can find and apply to neurosurgeon jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your subspecialty focus, practice setting preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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