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Alpha Medical Partners.

... Neurosurgery. Walk into immediate volume with a focus on Deep Brain Stimulation and spine, and the ability to help further develop the functional program with the Medical Director. The DBS program ...

Physician Empire

Our comprehensive neurosurgery team currently has physicians trained in general, neuro-onc and functional neurosurgery.

Physician Empire

Our comprehensive neurosurgery team currently has physicians trained in general, neuro-onc and functional neurosurgery.

Medical Staffing Associates

Neurosurgeon

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

Spine, cerebrovascular, cranial, general, pediatrics, and functional neurosurgery all welcome. * Optional Trauma Call: Available for those interested, not required. * Preferred Skill Set: Comfortable ...

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How much do functional neurosurgery jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for functional neurosurgery in the United States is $73.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67.31 and $84.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is functional neurosurgery?

Functional neurosurgery is a specialized branch of neurosurgery that focuses on treating disorders of the nervous system by altering or modulating its function. This field often involves procedures like deep brain stimulation, lesioning, or implanting devices to manage conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, chronic pain, and movement disorders. The goal is to improve quality of life for patients by restoring or modifying neurological function, often in cases where medications have not provided sufficient relief. Functional neurosurgeons work closely with neurologists, neurophysiologists, and other specialists to tailor treatments to each patient's needs.

What is the difference between Functional Neurosurgery vs Neurosurgeon?

AspectFunctional NeurosurgeryNeurosurgeon
CredentialsMedical degree, neurosurgery residency, specialized training in functional proceduresMedical degree, neurosurgery residency, board certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, specialized clinics, research settingsHospitals, surgical centers, clinics
Industry UsageFocus on treating neurological disorders like Parkinson's, epilepsy, chronic painGeneral neurosurgery, brain and spine surgeries
Common Search/ComparisonFunctional Neurosurgery vs Neurosurgeon

Functional Neurosurgery is a specialized field within neurosurgery focusing on treating neurological conditions with procedures like deep brain stimulation. Neurosurgeons perform a broad range of brain and spine surgeries. While both roles require extensive training and certification, functional neurosurgery emphasizes targeted treatments for neurological disorders, whereas neurosurgeons handle a wider array of surgical interventions.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in functional neurosurgery, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in functional neurosurgery often encounter challenges such as managing complex patient cases, staying current with rapidly evolving surgical techniques, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Balancing patient expectations with realistic surgical outcomes can also be demanding. These challenges can be addressed through continuous education, attending specialized training workshops, and fostering open communication with neurologists, psychiatrists, and other allied health professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Functional Neurosurgeon, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Functional Neurosurgeon, you need advanced medical training in neurosurgery, board certification, and specialized expertise in functional neurological disorders and surgical techniques. Familiarity with neuroimaging technologies, stereotactic systems, intraoperative monitoring, and potentially certification in deep brain stimulation are typical technical requirements. Outstanding hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, communication, and empathy distinguish top professionals in this field. These skills and qualities are crucial to ensure patient safety, precise surgical outcomes, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
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Infographic showing various Functional Neurosurgery job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 6% As Needed, 26% Full Time, 63% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $153,289 per year, or $73.7 per hour.

Physician - Neurosurgeon

Florida Medical Clinic

Saint Petersburg, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health invites you to explore the Neurosurgeon opportunity in St. Petersburg with a thriving physician-led, professionally managed healthcare system. Established in 1993, Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health has been a leader in the healthcare industry for more than 32 years. Now a part of Orlando Health West, Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health continues to be the one of the largest multi-specialty groups in the Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco County areas.
Role Requirements:
  • Epilepsy Functional Neurosurgeon - MD or DO
    • Functional Neurosurgery fellowship preferred
    • Epilepsy surgery experience required
  • Board Certified or Board Eligibility required
  • Must possess/ability to obtain a Florida Medical License
  • Call coverage is minimal
    • Ages treated - 18-years-old and up
  • Hospital location - Orlando Health Bayfront, 701 6th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Financial Package:
  • Competitive compensation package with opportunity to make more based-on productivity.
  • Generous sign-on bonus and CME stipend.
  • Benefits package include paid days, health/vision/dental insurance is available along with disability coverage, deferred compensation and a retirement savings plan is available.
  • Full malpractice coverage is provided including tail coverage.
  • Opportunity for growth and leadership development.
  • Dedicated APPs for each surgeon.
  • Opportunity for research and teaching.

Work Experience:
  • Work-life balanced schedule.
  • Patient census. Expect to see 25+ patients per day utilizing the efficiency of EPIC, electronic health record system.
  • Work in a team-oriented environment with like-minded physicians in an office housing primary care providers and specialists throughout our network.
  • Inpatient Support. Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health works with a team of Hospital Medicine physicians to support inpatient needs.
  • Clinic utilization. You will have the opportunity to practice medicine as it should be and utilize all of your clinical skills-preventative care, chronic disease management, acute care and procedures.
  • Our offices are intentionally designed to meet the needs of New equipment and clinical staff are ready to support functional and epilepsy cases with patients ready on day one.
  • Collaborate with a team of fellowship trained neurologists focused on epilepsy and movement disorders.
  • Robust infrastructure and operational support.

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg on Florida's gulf coast is recruiting a Neurosurgeon with fellowship training in epilepsy surgery and functional neurosurgery. Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital has been a Level IV epilepsy program for 20-consecutive-years with a dedicated Neuroscience unit and NICU with neuroscience trained nurses and AANN epilepsy certified nurses. The Neurosurgeon would collaborate with an internationally recognized academically oriented Epileptologists with expertise in functional neuroanatomic clinical localization of epileptic seizures. The program has performed complex epilepsy surgeries and invasive monitoring including stereo-EEG (SEEG), intraoperative awake brain mapping of seizures and intraoperative mapping of tumors in eloquent regions. The Neurosurgeon would also do SEEG implanted of deep subcortical nuclei for drug resistant epilepsy and responsive neurostimulation. The program has a dedicated video-EEG monitoring unit with 24/7 staffing and ABRET certified EEG technologists, 3T MRI with high resolution head coil with the ILAE Harness MRI protocol, ictal subtraction SPECT co-registered to MRI, high resolution brain PET and MRI PET fusion and diffusion tensor imaging for tractography. The multi-disciplinary team also consists of Speech Language Pathologists, Epilepsy Neuropsychologists and Neuroradiologist. In addition, the program has source localization and access to Magnetic Source Imaging. The program has a regional reputation for epilepsy excellence.
  • The ideal candidate must be fellowship trained in functional neurosurgery.
  • The candidate would have experience performing deep brain stimulation, and be interested in growing a functional program that includes a robust volume of both epilepsy and movement disorder cases.
  • The candidate would develop the deep brain stimulation for movement disorders and pain and expand referral base for brain tumors and intra-operative mapping.
  • The candidate would be experienced in functional imaging neuro-navigation programs and laser interstitial ablation (LiTT) for epilepsy and tumors.
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) Certification.
  • ACGME Residency in Neurosurgery.

Community Highlights:
  • Home of some of the top-rated beaches in the country.
  • Several museums including The Dali Museum.
  • Home to the Mahaffey Theater and Ruth Eckerd Hall.
  • The hospital is a quick walk to the vibrant eclectic downtown waterfront with excellent restaurants, arts, music and other cultural activities.
  • Tampa International airport - voted the best large airport in North America for the 2nd year in a row - allows easy access to travel anywhere in the US and internationally.
  • Tampa is home to Busch Gardens and Adventure Island.
  • Straz Performing Arts Center is a short drive to Tampa.
  • Disney World, Sea World and Universal are only an hour and a half away.
  • Major Local Universities:
    • University of South Florida
    • Saint Leo University
    • University of Tampa
  • Award winning sports teams:
    • Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Super Bowl Champions 2021
    • Tampa Bay Lightning - Stanley Cup Winners 2020 & 2021
    • Tampa Bay Rays - World Series Champions 2020
    • Tampa Bay Rowdies - Soccer Finalist 2020
  • Wonderful community to raise a family; excellent public and private schools, diverse neighborhoods, outdoor activities.
  • Florida does not have state income tax!

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is a Non-profit, Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status.
Not a J-1 or H-1B Visa position
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is a drug-free workplace and maintains a policy in which new hires will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing. This policy is intended to comply with applicable laws regarding drug testing and any privacy rights.

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