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What Does it Take to Be a Neurologist?

Neurologist Job Description Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and disorders of the nervous system.

Life As a Neurologist

  • Examine patients to obtain information about functional status of areas such as vision, physical strength, coordination, reflexes, sensations, language skills, cognitive abilities, and mental status.
  • Refer patients to other health care practitioners as necessary.
  • Prescribe or administer treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, and deep brain stimulation.
  • Participate in neuroscience research activities.
  • Perform or interpret the outcomes of procedures or diagnostic tests such as lumbar punctures, electroencephalography, electromyography, and nerve conduction velocity tests.
  • Advise other physicians on the treatment of neurological problems.

Neurologist Required Skills

These are the skills Neurologists say are the most useful in their careers:

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Types of Neurologist

  • Attending Physician
  • Neurologist
  • Neurologist and Director of Medical Research
  • Director of Adult Epilepsy
  • Physician, President

Job Opportunities for Neurologists

There were about 372,400 jobs for Neurologist in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 11.4% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 42,300 new jobs for Neurologist by 2026. There will be an estimated 14,300 positions for Neurologist per year.

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The states with the most job growth for Neurologist are Arizona, Alaska, and Utah. Watch out if you plan on working in Connecticut, Rhode Island, or Illinois. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary for a Neurologist

Neurologists make between $60,280 and $208,000 a year.

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Neurologists who work in Alaska, Arizona, or Colorado, make the highest salaries.

How much do Neurologists make in each U.S. state?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $183,510
Alaska $244,220
Arizona $229,090
Arkansas $165,290
California $208,740
Colorado $219,310
Connecticut $221,870
Delaware $216,600
District of Columbia $182,910
Florida $205,020
Georgia $235,060
Hawaii $228,470
Idaho $241,670
Illinois $183,780
Indiana $237,470
Iowa $219,300
Kansas $191,430
Kentucky $223,770
Louisiana $183,920
Maine $257,550
Maryland $196,210
Massachusetts $207,990
Michigan $181,760
Minnesota $245,040
Mississippi $174,340
Missouri $203,440
Montana $247,260
Nebraska $161,880
Nevada $227,500
New Hampshire $275,840
New Jersey $208,820
New Mexico $229,100
New York $171,060
North Carolina $198,040
North Dakota $266,510
Ohio $212,160
Oklahoma $155,130
Oregon $202,750
Pennsylvania $195,810
Rhode Island $209,580
South Carolina $185,210
South Dakota $227,710
Tennessee $231,960
Texas $199,370
Utah $218,210
Vermont $176,520
Virginia $199,080
Washington $239,080
West Virginia $222,270
Wisconsin $239,610
Wyoming $234,610

What Tools do Neurologists Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Neurologists:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Email software
  • Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
  • e-MDs software
  • Greenway Medical Technologies PrimeSUITE
  • GalacTek ECLIPSE
  • Automatic Data Processing AdvancedMD EHR
  • Epic Practice Management
  • GE Healthcare Centricity Practice Solution
  • Cerner PowerWorks Practice Management
  • CareCloud Central
  • Allscripts PM
  • IOS Health Systems Medios EHR
  • Kareo Practice Management
  • McKesson Practice Plus
  • Modernizing Medicine Practice Management
  • NextGen Healthcare NextGen Practice Management

How to Become a Neurologist

Education needed to be a Neurologist:

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How many years of work experience do I need?

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Where do Neurologists Work?

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