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Tenet Health

Movement Disorders Neurologist

Glendale, AZ

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The position is designed for a Movement Disorders specialist ready to build a lasting career in a rapidly growing community. Practice Info * 100% outpatient Movement Disorders practice * No hospital ...

CompHealth

Movement Disorders Neurologist

Reno, NV

$325K/yr

CompHealth is seeking a fellowship-trained movement disorders specialist to join an established neurology practice in Reno, NV. This role offers the opportunity to work within a state-of-the-art ...

Penn State Health

Movement Disorders Neurologist

Hershey, PA · On-site

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

Busy Movement Disorders clinic with high volume of patients undergoing deep brain stimulation * Experienced colleagues and collaborative leadership * Participation in medical student, resident and ...

Cleveland Clinic

Movement Disorders Neurologist

Cleveland, OH · On-site

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Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute announces a search for a BC/BE neurologist with fellowship training in Movement Disorders to join our multi-disciplinary group practice in Northeast Ohio.

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How much do movement disorders jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for movement disorders in the United States is $23.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are movement disorders?

Movement disorders are a group of neurological conditions that cause abnormal voluntary or involuntary movements, or reduced movement. These include diseases like Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and Huntington's disease, among others. Movement disorders can affect coordination, balance, and muscle control, leading to symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, or uncontrolled movements. Diagnosis and treatment are usually managed by neurologists who specialize in these conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a movement disorders specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Movement Disorders Specialist, you need a medical degree, completed neurology residency, and fellowship training specific to movement disorders, along with strong diagnostic and clinical skills. Familiarity with neuroimaging, deep brain stimulation (DBS) programming, and electronic medical record systems is crucial in the field. Excellent patient communication, empathy, and collaborative skills help manage complex, long-term neurological conditions and coordinate multidisciplinary care. These abilities are vital for providing high-quality, individualized treatment and improving the quality of life for patients with movement disorders.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals working in movement disorders clinics, and how can these be managed?

Professionals in Movement Disorders clinics often encounter challenges such as managing complex cases with overlapping neurological conditions, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and staying updated on rapidly evolving treatment options. Effective communication with patients and their families is essential, as many disorders are progressive and require ongoing education and support. Collaborating closely with neurologists, physical therapists, and other specialists helps ensure comprehensive care, while continuous professional development can aid in staying abreast of the latest advances.

What is the difference between Movement Disorders vs Neurologists?

AspectMovement Disorders
Required CredentialsMedical degree, specialized training in movement disorders, often a fellowship in neurology or movement disorders
Work EnvironmentClinics, hospitals, specialized movement disorder centers
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, neurology clinics, academic medical centers
Common Search & ComparisonPatients and professionals often compare Movement Disorders specialists with general Neurologists due to overlapping expertise

Movement Disorders specialists focus specifically on conditions like Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and tremors, whereas Neurologists have a broader scope covering all neurological conditions. While all Movement Disorders specialists are Neurologists, not all Neurologists specialize in movement disorders. This distinction helps patients find experts tailored to their specific neurological issues.

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Infographic showing various Movement Disorders job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,650 per year, or $23.4 per hour.

Movement Disorders, Movement Disorders Neurologist - AdventHealth Tampa

AdventHealth West Florida Division

Tampa, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Clinical Effort: 80% Clinical / 20% Academic, GME, Administrative, and Program Development

AdventHealth Tampa is seeking a fellowship-trained Movement Disorders Neurologist to join our expanding academic neurology program. This role will focus on developing a comprehensive movement disorders practice to serve patients with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, ataxia, Huntington’s disease, tic disorders, functional movement disorders, atypical parkinsonism, and other complex movement disorders.

The physician will provide primarily outpatient subspecialty care with opportunities to build multidisciplinary programs in collaboration with neurosurgery, rehabilitation, psychiatry, neuropsychology, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and social work. The role may include development of advanced therapeutic services such as botulinum toxin injections, deep brain stimulation evaluation and programming, device-based therapies, and multidisciplinary Parkinson’s disease care pathways.

This position includes 80% clinical effort, and 20% effort will be dedicated to Neurology leadership responsibilities within GME, either as the Research Director or as the Associate Program Director for Neurology Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, based on the candidate’s interests, qualifications, and programmatic needs. The physician will play an important role in the development of the AdventHealth Tampa Neurology Residency Program, scheduled to begin in July 2027, and the resident general neurology clinic planned for July 2028.

Key Responsibilities

Provide outpatient consultation and longitudinal care for patients with movement disorders.

Participate in inpatient neurology consultation coverage as appropriate.

Evaluate and manage Parkinson’s disease, tremor, dystonia, chorea, ataxia, atypical parkinsonism, and related conditions.

Perform botulinum toxin injections and other movement disorder procedures as appropriate.

Develop or support DBS evaluation, referral, and programming workflows if applicable.

Collaborate with rehabilitation, neurosurgery, psychiatry, neuropsychology, therapy services, and allied health teams.

Help establish clinical pathways for movement disorders care across AdventHealth Tampa.

Participate in GME teaching, including resident didactics, case conferences, journal club, morning report, and bedside or clinic-based teaching.

Precept neurology residents in the resident general neurology continuity clinic for one half-day per week.

Serve as a faculty mentor for residents interested in movement disorders, clinical research, quality improvement, or academic neurology.

Participate in Clinical Competency Committee, Program Evaluation Committee, recruitment, resident advising, and other residency program activities as assigned.

Contribute to scholarly activity, quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and faculty development.

Serve as the GME Research Director or as the GME Associate Program Director for Neurology Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, based on the candidate’s interests, qualifications, and programmatic needs.

Support growth of the AdventHealth Tampa neuroscience service line and academic neurology program.

Contact Keerthana Akkineni, MD by email Keerthana.Akkineni.MD@AdventHealth.com 

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