What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Neurologist position at CommonSpirit Health?
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.
Job Requirements
Required
- 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.
Salary : $279,718 - $526,822