Health Sciences Vascular Neurologist

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 146,300 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Neurology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking a full-time Vascular Neurologist to provide inpatient clinical neurology and stroke care at UCLA West Valley Medical Center, a satellite hospital affiliated with our academic health system.

This position will hold a faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level (or higher commensurate with credentials) in the Health Sciences Clinical series and will support the expansion of our inpatient neurology

Qualifications

• MD, DO or MD/PhD or equivalent required.
• Experience with inpatient and ICU neurology including management of diverse, complex neurologic conditions.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills to work collaboratively with other disciplines, specialties, and neurological subspecialties.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient clinical neurology and stroke care.
• Lead acute stroke/telestroke consultations and inpatient consultations.
• Participate in academic conferences and community outreach, including CME activities for regional providers.
• Support development of Vascular Neurology and Neurohospitalist services in a hybrid academic-community setting.

Skills

Inpatient neurology

ICU neurology

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

MD/DO/MD-PhD or equivalent

California medical license or eligibility

Board certified/eligible in Neurology

Fellowship in Vascular Neurology

Board certification or eligibility in Vascular Neurology

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Health Sciences Vascular Neurologist

Salary range: $146,300-$250,000

Review timeline: August 31, 202 initial review

Application Window

Open date: July 30, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Aug 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

The Department of Neurology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking a full-time Vascular Neurologist to provide inpatient clinical neurology and stroke care at UCLA West Valley Medical Center, a satellite hospital affiliated with our academic health system. This position will hold a faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level (or higher commensurate with credentials) in the Health Sciences Clinical series and will support the expansion of our inpatient neurology and cerebrovascular services in a hybrid academic-community setting.

UCLA Neurology is home to a breadth of clinical specialties, clinics, programs, facilities, and leading-edge research initiatives. Our West Valley campus is a Primary Plus Stroke Center, offering 24/7 access to advanced neurovascular services including neuro-endovascular interventions and neurosurgical expertise. The center is supported by RN stroke coordinators, a robust telestroke/teleneurology network, and integrated quality improvement initiatives. Faculty at West Valley collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of renowned interventional neurologists, neurosurgeons, intensivists and neuroradiologists to provide cutting edge neurological care.

The ideal candidate will be a Vascular Neurology fellowship-trained neurologist with a strong commitment to inpatient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and interest in developing a Vascular Neurology and Neurohospitalist service in a supportive, resource-rich environment. Leadership opportunities in administration of the West Valley UCLA Stroke Program will be available to a candidate with appropriate level of expertise and experience. Responsibilities include Acute Stroke/Telestroke consultations, inpatient consultations, stroke care, participation in academic conferences, and community outreach, including CME activities for regional providers.

Salary Scale

The salary range for this position is $146,300 to $250,000 with the opportunity for higher earnings contingent on performance-based incentives. This position [includes/may include] membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Possess a MD, DO or MD/PhD or equivalent
• Experience with inpatient and ICU neurology including management of diverse, complex neurologic conditions
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated strong communication skills to work collaboratively with other disciplines, specialties, and neurological subspecialties.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• California medical license or licensure eligibility
• Board certified/eligible in Neurology by the ABPN
• Fellowship training in Vascular Neurology on or before start date.
• Board certification or eligibility in Vascular Neurology on or before start date

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.

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA

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