Neurologist

Wayne Memorial Hospital Honesdale, Pa; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 210,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and CME days with CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

Job summary

Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, PA, seeks a Neurologist to provide expert non-surgical brain and nervous system care with emphasis on outpatient services and shared inpatient rounding. Board-certified or eligible physicians with an MD/DO license are encouraged to apply for a full-time, on-site role.

The position includes involvement in community outreach and education, with a collaborative care team across neurology, nursing, and ancillary staff to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• Board certified or board eligible in neurology.
• Active Pennsylvania medical license and DEA registration.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills dedicated to patient-centered care.
• Experience in a hospital or community setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage neurological disorders through comprehensive assessments.
• Order, interpret, and monitor EEGs, labs, imaging and other diagnostic tests.
• Collaborate with patients, families and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
• Provide outpatient care with shared inpatient rounding and call duties.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in quality improvement and community education initiatives.

Skills

Neurology knowledge

Clinical assessment

Patient-centered care

Medical documentation

Regulatory compliance

Interpersonal communication

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Job Description

Wayne Memorial Hospital, located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, is a non‑profit community hospital providing high‑quality inpatient and outpatient care. Recognized as a Certified Primary Stroke Center, the hospital offers advanced services, including a state‑of‑the‑art Heart & Vascular Center with a cardiac catheterization laboratory. With 90 acute‑care beds and specialized rehabilitation services, it serves over 100,000 residents in Wayne, Pike, Lackawanna, Susquehanna, and Luzerne Counties. As part of the Wayne Memorial Health System, the hospital is committed to delivering comprehensive healthcare services with a focus on improving community well‑being.

This is a full‑time, on‑site role for Neurologist based in Honesdale, PA providing non‑surgical specialty care for patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. This role involves diagnosing and managing neurological conditions through comprehensive assessments, diagnostic testing, and collaboration with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. Additional duties may include participation in community outreach and healthcare education initiatives. The position primarily focuses on outpatient care with shared responsibility of inpatient rounding and call.

Key Responsibilities

• Expertise in the treatment of neurological conditions and evaluations, including diagnosis, treatment evaluations and assessments.
• Order, interpret, and monitor EEGs, laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic tests.
• Strong skills in patient assessment, clinical decision‑making, and developing treatment plans
• Proficiency in medical documentation and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulatory standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Collaborate closely with primary care physicians and multidisciplinary team members, including nurses, medical assistants, and social workers, to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive base salary with productivity‑based wRVU incentives.
• Sign‑on bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and CME days, with CME reimbursement.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage provided.
• Supportive work environment that values work‑life balance and professional impact.

Wayne Memorial Hospital is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve while fostering a supportive environment for providers to thrive professionally and personally.

Job Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
• Board certified or board eligible in neurology.
• Active Pennsylvania medical license and DEA registration.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a patient‑centered approach to care.
• Experience in a hospital or community healthcare setting is advantageous.