Neurology position in: Rapid City, SD
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Neurology, Headache Medicine Location: Rapid City, South Dakota Position Overview • Seeking a full-time Neurologist with fellowship training in Headache Medicine to join a well-established outpatient neurology practice. • Opportunity to help establish and develop a dedicated Headache Medicine program, with plans to recruit 2–3 full-time Headache Medicine specialists. • Full-time Headache Medicine practice available, with the option to combine headache care and general neurology based on the physician’s preference. • Hospital-employed position within a collegial, collaborative group focused on high-quality patient care and work-life balance. • Inpatient neurology services are covered by a fully staffed, 24/7 neurohospitalist team. Schedule and Practice Highlights • Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday. • No call responsibilities. • Outpatient-focused practice with access to comprehensive neurological services and specialty resources. • Join a busy tertiary care neuroscience center serving patients across a five-state region. • Collaborate with neurologists specializing in: o Neurovascular and stroke care. o Movement disorders. o Epilepsy. o Neuroimmunology. • Access a 12-bed regional sleep center and 24/7 neurohospitalist and neurointerventionalist services. • Utilize a hospital-based infusion center, with plans for an additional neurology department infusion center to support subspecialty treatment needs. • Work within a neuroscience program with thrombectomy capability and ongoing plans to pursue Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level III Epilepsy Center status by 2027. • An Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) is planned to begin operations later this year. Clinical Responsibilities • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with headache disorders and related neurological conditions. • Develop individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic headaches, including migraine and other complex headache syndromes. • Establish and expand a dedicated Headache Medicine program. • Collaborate with other neurology subspecialists and multidisciplinary care teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care. • Optionally provide general neurology services based on the physician’s training and interests. Compensation and Benefits • Base salary of approximately $425,000. • Productivity bonus opportunities beginning on the first day. • Sign-on and retention bonuses totaling up to $142,000. • Relocation assistance. • Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement. • Paid malpractice insurance. • Comprehensive benefits package. Qualifications • Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology or the applicable specialty. • Fellowship training in Headache Medicine required. • Neurology residency training preferred. • Fellowship-trained specialists from other training backgrounds may be considered. Location Highlights – Rapid City, South Dakota • Located in a growing Mountain West community offering an excellent balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle. • Access to year-round outdoor recreation, including rock climbing, skiing, hiking, camping, boating, fishing, and hunting. • A popular tourist destination surrounded by scenic landscapes and outdoor attractions. • Regional airport approximately 15 minutes from downtown, with direct daily flights to multiple major U.S. hubs.