Entry Level Neurosurgeon Jobs

New grad neurosurgeon jobs open doors for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong residency performance, clinical rotations, and fellowship work can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like Mayo Clinic, OSF HealthCare, and Houston Methodist hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top stateIndiana
Top employerMayo Clinic
Top cityWashington
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Houston Methodist
Spine Neurosurgeon - Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
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Houston Methodist
New 1m ago
Spine Neurosurgeon - Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Houston Methodist
Cypress, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Surgeons
10,000+

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Loma Linda University Health
Neurosurgeon - Spine
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Loma Linda University Health
New 1m ago
Neurosurgeon - Spine
Loma Linda University Health
Loma Linda, California
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Surgeons
$515k - $705k/yr
10,000+

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OSF HealthCare
Neurosurgeon
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OSF HealthCare
Added 1w ago
Neurosurgeon
OSF HealthCare
Rockford, Illinois
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
$850k - $1000k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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CHRISTUS Health
Neurosurgeon
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CHRISTUS Health
Added 1w ago
Neurosurgeon
CHRISTUS Health
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Medical University of South Carolina
Neurosurgeon
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Medical University of South Carolina
Added 3mo ago
Neurosurgeon
Medical University of South Carolina
Florence, South Carolina
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Entry Level Neurosurgeon Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Clinic2
  • OSF HealthCare
    OSF HealthCare2
  • Houston Methodist
    Houston Methodist2
  • University Of Washington
    University Of Washington2
  • Indiana University Health
    Indiana University Health2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services12
  • Education8
  • Science & Research2
  • Non-Profit & Social Services1

Entry Level Neurosurgeon Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level neurosurgeon job?

Entry level neurosurgeon positions typically require completion of a neurosurgical residency program and, increasingly, a fellowship in a subspecialty such as spine, pediatric, or skull-base surgery. Candidates who can demonstrate strong operative case volume, research publications, and letters of recommendation from respected attending surgeons stand out. Networking through professional conferences and residency alumni connections also opens doors at this stage.

Which companies hire entry level neurosurgeons?

Companies hiring entry level neurosurgeons right now include Mayo Clinic, OSF HealthCare, and Houston Methodist, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from academic medical centers, large hospital systems, and multispecialty physician groups that have the infrastructure and case volume to support surgeons who are early in their independent practice.

Are there remote entry level neurosurgeon jobs?

Yes, though remote opportunities in neurosurgery are limited by the hands-on nature of surgical practice. About 0% of entry level neurosurgeon openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and these tend to be roles in teleneurology, clinical consulting, or medical education rather than active surgical positions. On-site roles at hospitals and surgical centers remain the dominant format.

Are these new grad neurosurgeon jobs?

Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior neurosurgeon roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates who have just completed residency or fellowship, accepts zero to two years of independent practice experience, or explicitly values clinical training and rotations in place of a long attending history. These roles are designed for surgeons stepping into their first attending position.

Which industries hire the most entry level neurosurgeons?

Entry Level neurosurgeon roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive early-career hiring because they combine high patient volumes, subspecialty case variety, and the mentorship infrastructure that new neurosurgeons need to build independent surgical confidence in their first years of attending practice.