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A vascular neurologist or experienced Neurohospitalist is preferred; however, candidates from other subspecialties will be considered for exceptional qualifications. The Legacy Medical Group ...

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How much do neurointensivist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for neurointensivist in the United States is $263,702.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $142,000.00 and $330,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Neurointensivist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Neurointensivist, you need specialized expertise in neurology, critical care medicine, and neuroimaging, typically acquired through medical school, a neurology or neurosurgery residency, and a neurocritical care fellowship. Board certification in neurocritical care and proficiency with advanced brain monitoring technologies and electronic health records are essential. Exceptional teamwork, leadership, and communication skills set outstanding Neurointensivists apart, especially when coordinating care for critically ill patients. These skills and qualifications are crucial for making rapid, complex decisions in high-pressure environments, ensuring the best outcomes for patients with life-threatening neurological conditions.

What is a Neurointensivist job?

A Neurointensivist is a physician specializing in the care of critically ill patients with life-threatening neurological conditions, such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, seizures, and brain hemorrhages. They work in neurocritical care units (NCCUs) and collaborate with neurosurgeons, neurologists, and critical care teams to provide advanced monitoring, medical management, and life support. Their goal is to stabilize patients, prevent further neurological damage, and improve recovery outcomes.

What does a typical workday look like for a Neurointensivist in an intensive care unit?

A typical workday for a Neurointensivist involves managing the care of patients with acute neurological injuries or illnesses, such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, or seizures, in an intensive care unit (ICU) setting. This includes performing daily rounds with a multidisciplinary team, reviewing patient data, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and coordinating complex treatment plans with neurosurgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other specialists. Neurointensivists often respond to emergencies, provide family consultations, and participate in clinical discussions or teaching sessions. The role is dynamic and collaborative, requiring both hands-on patient care and ongoing communication with the broader healthcare team.

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Infographic showing various Neurointensivist job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, and 94% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $263,702 per year, or $126.8 per hour.
Neurocritical Care (NCC)/Neurotrauma Faculty Position

Neurocritical Care (NCC)/Neurotrauma Faculty Position

UCLA

Los Angeles, CA

$173K - $457K/yr

Other

Posted 13 days ago


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8.0

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Neurocritical Care (NCC)/Neurotrauma Faculty Position

Full time Assistant or Associate faculty position in Neurosurgery at UCLA

The Department of Neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking a neurosurgeon or neurologist with focus and expertise in Neurocritical Care (NCC) & Neurotrauma. Candidates must have an M.D. and completed an ACGME-accredited Neurosurgery or Neurology residency program, as well as an ACGME accredited Neurocritical Care Fellowship or CAST-accredited Neurotrauma Fellowship. Must be certified, in the process of, or eligible for certification by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) or other ABMS board. The candidate must be interested in educating both neurosurgery residents and neurocritical care fellows and have a strong interest in research. Excellent communication skills and interest in working in a collaborative / team-oriented environment are a must. Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license. Compensation and academic title will be commensurate with experience. The posted UC salary set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 scales https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t5-8.pdf. The salary range for this position is $173,000 - $457,200. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan ( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf ), which provides for eligibility for additional compensation beyond this base salary.

The University of California seeks to recruit and retain a workforce that reflects of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning."

Interested applicants must submit their application materials online at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10578

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what's right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at:

https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star .

All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/governance/policies/1111.html .

The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, bullying and other demeaning behavior, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment as well as a commitment to addressing all forms of academic misconduct, UCLA conducts targeted employment reference checks for finalists to whom departments or other hiring units would like to extend formal offers of appointment into Academic Senate faculty positions. The targeted employment reference checks involve contacting the finalists' current and prior places of employment to ask whether there have been substantiated findings of misconduct that would violate the University's Faculty Code of Conduct. To implement this process, UCLA requires all applicants for Academic Senate faculty positions to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled "Authorization to Release Information" into RECRUIT as part of their application. If the applicant does not include the signed authorization to release information with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete. As with any incomplete application, the application will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists (i.e., those to whom the department or other hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer) considered for Academic Senate faculty positions will be subject to targeted employment reference checks.

Department : https://www.uclahealth.org/departments/neurosurgery

Qualifications Basic qualifications

Candidates must have an M.D. and completed an ACGME-accredited Neurosurgery or Neurology residency program, as well as an ACGME accredited Neurocritical Care Fellowship or CAST-accredited Neurotrauma Fellowship.

Additional qualifications

Must be certified, in the process of, or eligible for certification by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) or other ABMS board.

Application Requirements Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

  • UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of the state of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.

    The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:

    Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution

    Prompt for candidates for recruitment:

    Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

only references will be contacted for final candidates

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10578

Help contact: cristinagomez@mednet.ucla.edu

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

  • "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
  • APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
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