General Neurologist

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 280,000 - 527,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks a General Neurologist to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system, leveraging advanced techniques to provide high-quality neurological care with compassion.

Board-certified or eligible in Neurology; you will perform comprehensive evaluations, develop evidence-based plans, interpret MRI/EEG results, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology.
• Active Colorado medical license.
• DEA registration.
• Residency or fellowship in Neurology completed.
• Ability to obtain Medical Staff Privileges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive neurological evaluations including history, exam, and assessment to diagnose neurology disorders.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans, including medication management or referrals.
• Interpret diagnostic tests (MRI, CT, EEG, EMG/NCS, labs) to guide care.
• Provide ongoing care and monitor disease progression, adjust treatments, educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with primary care, neurosurgery, radiology, therapists, and other specialists.
• Maintain confidential medical records per hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Board-friendly attitude

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our General Neurologist, you will help patients resolve complex neurological conditions so they can live their fullest, healthiest lives.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our General Neurologist, you will help patients resolve complex neurological conditions so they can live their fullest, healthiest lives.
Every day you will diagnose and treat a comprehensive range of conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. You will be expected to leverage advanced techniques and technologies to provide highest quality neurological care with compassion and expertise.
To be successful in this role, you must be board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology and committed to patient-centered care.

• Conduct comprehensive neurological evaluations including detailed patient history, physical examination, and assessment of neurological function to accurately diagnose a wide range of neurological disorders.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs, which may include medication management, lifestyle modifications, referrals for therapy (physical, occupational, speech), or other interventions.
• Interpret and act upon diagnostic test results such as MRI, CT scans, EEG, EMG/NCS, and laboratory tests to inform diagnosis, treatment decisions, and patient management.
• Provide ongoing patient care and management for chronic neurological conditions, including monitoring disease progression, adjusting treatments, and educating patients and families about their conditions.
• Collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team including primary care physicians, neurosurgeons, radiologists, therapists, and other specialists to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential medical records in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements, including documentation of patient encounters, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes.

Required

Job Requirements

• Doctorate In MD or DO
• (Requires specific number of years experience - please provide if applicable, otherwise this line would be omitted or noted as "N/A experience type")
• Active Medical Doctor (MD) license in the State of Colorado
• Active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration
• Board Certified or Eligible in Neurology by an acceptable board.
• Successful completion of a Residency or Fellowship commensurate with Neurology.
• Ability to Obtain Medical Staff Privileges within the Health system.

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Where You’ll Work

About Penrose Hospital & Colorado Springs

Located in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, Penrose Hospital has been a trusted healthcare provider for the Pikes Peak region since 1890 and remains a flagship hospital within the community. Recognized for its commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care, Penrose offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a collaborative, high-acuity environment while serving a growing and diverse patient population.
Penrose Hospital is proudly verified as a Level I Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons, the highest designation available for trauma care. This distinction reflects the hospital’s ability to provide comprehensive trauma services—from injury prevention and emergency intervention to surgical management, critical care, rehabilitation, and recovery. Neurosurgeons benefit from access to advanced technology, multidisciplinary support, and a robust referral network throughout Southern Colorado.
For neurosurgeons seeking a rewarding practice opportunity, Penrose Hospital combines the resources of a premier regional medical center with the unmatched lifestyle benefits of Colorado Springs—making it an exceptional place to build a successful career and enjoy an outstanding quality of life.

Pay Range

$279,718 - $526,822 /year