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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Looking for a Neurologist or Neurosurgeon with experienced with TBI to care for our Veterans with traumatic brain injury in a clinic facility. You will be responsible to perform veterans evaluations and medical opinions on the Veterans who are seeking disability from the military. The candidate will provide physical exams for the Veterans without treatment. The ideal candidate will be responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best care. Exams are one-time, non-treatment exams for individual Veterans in your area. Exams are guided by VA questionnaires on our secure, online portal for ease and efficiency. You will be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The ideal candidate must have own malpractice insurance. The candidate will get pay as 1099 independent contractor.
Responsibilities
- Perform traumatic brain injury Compensation and Pension Examinations on Veterans
- Complete a thorough review of digital medical records
- Conduct TBI assessment based on disability claims
- Submit information gathered through an online portal for the VA to review as part of a compensation/pension claim.
- All exams will take place at approved facilities with your own proper laptop
- Must be able to perform exams a minimum of 1 to 3 days per week
Qualifications:
- Active and unrestricted neurology/neurosurgery license; active board certification or board eligibility; experience evaluating traumatic brain injuries; minimum 2 years of experience, ideally 3
- Design your own schedule
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work independently
- Current malpractice or liability insurance is required
- Computer, reliable internet
- Lives within 50 miles driving distance to the needs, with closer proximity required.
Job Types: Contract, Temporary
Pay: $820.51 - $917.04 per day
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
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- Healthcare & Medical Services19
- Education6
- Insurance2
- Science & Research2
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 Henry Ford Health, CommonSpirit Health, and University Of Washington, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems affiliated with academic medical centers consistently post the highest volume of neurosurgeon openings nationwide.
How many neurosurgeon jobs are remote?
About 3% of neurosurgeon openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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