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Mayo Clinic in Arizona - Mayo Clinic

Neurology - Physician - Academics at Mayo Clinic in Arizona - Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic in Arizona - Mayo Clinic Phoenix, AZ

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Department of Neurology at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a Behavioral Neurologist to join our practice. The department includes nearly 50 board-certified neurologists and advanced practice providers who offer highly skilled, state-of-the art neurological care for patients with serious and complex neurological disorders.

The successful candidate will support the Behavioral Neurology Division’s rich and varied clinical practice and expansion of our Alzheimer’s Disease therapeutics program. Academic research and education are expected. There is opportunity to work with our multicenter Arizona Alzheimer's Consortium and Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. Mayo Clinic in Arizona is also designated a Lewy Body Dementia Association Research Center of Excellence. Resources are available to initiate and support academic research interests that are aligned with our programs. The division has one behavioral neurology fellow per year and all faculty are involved in resident and medical student teaching.



Qualifications

Candidates must have an M.D. or equivalent, be board-certified/board-eligible in Neurology by the ABPN, and be fellowship trained in Behavioral Neurology.

Candidates must also possess excellent clinical expertise and a demonstrable track record of academic success in research and education. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines and neurological sub-specialties are required.


Market salary data for Neurologists nationally

National salary averages
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected

Employer-favored market

Competitive market. Focus on fit and differentiation over compensation.

Hiring leverage
Lean employer
Wage leverage
Limited
Mobility
Low mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Credentialed candidates
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers, Self-taught practitioners

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+5%
10yr growth
Typical: Doctoral or professional degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024