Attending Neurologist - Georgia

American Academy of Neurology; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

American Academy of Neurology in Duluth, GA, seeks a board-certified or board-eligible neurologist to join our clinical team as an attending physician. You will provide direct patient care across the full breadth of general neurology, supervise NP/PA providers, and help guide the clinic's clinical direction.

EMG/NCS experience is strongly preferred, and subspecialty interest in epilepsy, movement disorders, headaches, neuromuscular disease, or cognitive disorders is welcome.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completed ACGME-accredited neurology residency.
• Board certified or board-eligible in neurology.
• Active, unrestricted Georgia medical license, or ability to obtain one before start date.
• Active DEA registration, or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new and returning patients with neurological symptoms and conditions (e.g., headache/migraine, seizure disorders, neuropathy, movement disorders, stroke follow-up, memory disorders, back/neck pain with neurological involvement).
• Take detailed histories, perform neurological exams, and formulate differential diagnoses.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing, including MRI, CT, EEG, labs, and EMG/NCS.
• Develop and manage treatment plans, including prescribing and ongoing pharmacologic management.
• Perform neurology procedures such as EMG/NCS, botulinum toxin and other injections, and nerve blocks as appropriate to your training.
• Counsel patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and long-term condition management.
• Participate in expanded-access therapies and new treatment programs, including patient selection, monitoring, and follow-up.
• Ensure accurate coding and complete timely documentation in the EMR.

Skills

Neurology expertise

EMG/NCS procedures

Patient care

Leadership supervision

Clinical documentation

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

ACGME neurology residency

US medical license

DEA registration

Tools

EMG/NCS equipment

Job description

Position Overview

Our neurology clinic is based in Duluth and Riverdale, GA. We treat a wide range of neurological conditions, from headaches and stroke to movement disorders, neuropathy, and memory disorders, with personalized, compassionate care.

We are proud to be at the forefront of neurological care, offering patients access to expanded-access therapies and new treatments. We work with cutting-edge diagnostic partners, and also have our own proprietary technology and workflows tailored to making the neurologists’ workflow efficient and help us serve patients better. Physicians here have the opportunity to practice cutting-edge medicine, help shape clinical protocols, and grow with an expanding clinic.

We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible neurologist to join our clinical team as an attending physician. You will provide direct patient care across the full breadth of general neurology, supervise and collaborate with our NP/PA providers, and help guide the clinic's clinical direction. Experience performing EMG/NCS is strongly preferred, and subspecialty interest in areas such as epilepsy, movement disorders, headache, neuromuscular disease, or cognitive disorders is welcome.

This is a fully on-site position. Remote or hybrid work is not available.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Evaluate new and returning patients with neurological symptoms and conditions (e.g., headache/migraine, seizure disorders, neuropathy, movement disorders, stroke follow-up, memory disorders, back/neck pain with neurological involvement)

• Take detailed histories, perform neurological exams, and formulate differential diagnoses

• Order and interpret diagnostic testing, including MRI, CT, EEG, labs, and EMG/NCS

• Develop and manage treatment plans, including prescribing and ongoing pharmacologic management

• Perform neurology procedures such as EMG/NCS, botulinum toxin and other injections, and nerve blocks as appropriate to your training

• Counsel patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and long-term condition management

• Participate in expanded-access therapies and new treatment programs, including patient selection, monitoring, and follow-up

• Ensure accurate coding and complete timely documentation in the EMR

Collaboration & Leadership

• Supervise and collaborate with NPs and PAs, including chart review, co-signature, and case consultation as required by Georgia regulations

• Serve as a clinical resource for staff and referring providers

• Contribute to clinic quality, protocols, and growth planning

Working Environment & Schedule

• On-site in-person neurology clinic

• Full-time schedule; hours based on clinic needs

• Primarily based in Duluth, GA, with required clinic days in the Riverdale, GA office

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Adaptable and organized in a fast-paced clinical environment

• Comfortable managing a full panel with a wide variety of neurological conditions

• Skilled and comfortable performing procedures such as EMG/NCS

• Enthusiastic about new and expanded-access therapies and clinical innovation

• Collaborative leader who enjoys teaching and supporting NP/PA colleagues and staff

• Clear, compassionate communicator with patients, families, and referring providers

• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and coding habits

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Completed ACGME-accredited neurology residency

• Board certified or board-eligible in neurology

• Active, unrestricted Georgia medical license, or ability to obtain one before start date

• Active DEA registration, or ability to obtain one

• US work authorization

Preferred

• Attending-level clinical experience in outpatient neurology

• Experience performing and interpreting EMG/NCS; ABPN subspecialty certification in clinical neurophysiology or neuromuscular medicine is a plus

• Experience interpreting EEGs

• Experience supervising NPs or PAs

• Bilingual (Korean/Spanish/Chinese/Vietnamese or other language) is a plus