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Neuromuscular Neurologist – Norwalk Hospital – Norwalk, Connecticut

Northwell Health, is seeking a full-time BC/BE Neuromuscular Neurologist to join the Northwell Department of Neurology division at Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, CT – just one hour outside of New York City in suburban Fairfield County.

We are seeking a highly motivated Neuromuscular Neurologist to join our dynamic team. This role offers exceptional flexibility, focusing exclusively on ambulatory practice, allowing for a balanced professional life while providing cutting-edge patient care.

As part of your appointment, you will receive a medical school appointment within the department, fostering opportunities for academic engagement. We also provide comprehensive Continuing Medical Education (CME)support.

You will be joining a health system nationally recognized for excellence, including three hospitals ranked among the U.S. News & World Report's Top 50. Our Neuromuscular division operates at a robust system level, offering collaborative benefits such as a system-wide Neuromuscular Case Conference and diverse teaching opportunities.

Discover Norwalk Hospital and Fairfield County:

Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed facility and a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 50,000 ED visits per year and has proudly served the community since 1892. As a teaching hospital, we are affiliated with the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine and the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Our Medical Group includes 1000+ physicians and advanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout Western Connecticut and eastern New York.

Fairfield County offers one of the most desirable settings in the Northeast for physicians to build a career and a life. Along the Long Island Sound, Norwalk itself blends a walkable, culturally diverse downtown with a thriving waterfront – from the Norwalk Aquarium and Oyster Festival to marinas, beaches, and easy boating access. Nearby towns like Westport, Darien, New Canaan, and Ridgefield are consistently ranked among the best places to live in Connecticut, known for excellent public and private schools, charming New England town centers, and a strong sense of community.

The area offers four-season recreation – sailing and beach days in summer, vibrant fall foliage, and easy weekend access to skiing in Vermont and the Berkshires. For those who want occasional access to the city, Manhattan is under an hour away by car or Metro-North, making Fairfield County a genuine best-of-both-worlds location: suburban space and quality of life, with New York City firmly in reach. 

Northwell Health: A Network of Unparalleled Support and Innovation

As part of Northwell Health, you will join one of the nation’s most extensive and comprehensive neurology networks. Northwell’s unwavering commitment to neurological care is reflected in a robust infrastructure that includes:

• 4 Comprehensive Stroke Centers
• 13 Primary Stroke Centers
• 5 Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Centers
• 12 Epilepsy Monitoring Units (7 NAEC-designated)

This vast network ensures every physician is fully supported by unparalleled resources, collaborative expertise, and a culture dedicated to innovation. For more than five consecutive years, Northwell has earned national distinction, with three of our hospitals ranked among the Top 50 for Neurology & Neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report.

Candidate Qualifications:

• M.D. Degree from an accredited institution (ACGME or equivalent)
• Completion of an accredited neurology residency and neuromuscular fellowship
• Board Certified/Board Eligible
• Capable in both general & neuromuscular neurology
• Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a physician in the State of Connecticut

Position Highlights:

• Highly competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Generous allowances for CME and professional dues
• Relocation assistance
• Collegial work environment with work life balance
• State-of-the-art flagship patient pavilion, opened in 2021
• Growing hospital system with academic opportunities

Northwell Health is the region’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals and 1,050 outpatient facilities. We care for over thirteen million people annually in the New York metro area and Connecticut. Our 104,000 employees – 22,000+ nurses and 13,000+ credentialed physicians, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies and in our vast graduate medical education program, and engaging our communities with innovative ways to take care of large populations.

For further details or to apply, please contact the Office of Physician Recruitment at: OPR@northwell.edu 

EOE M/F/D/V

We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.