General Neurosurgery Opportunity | Southeast Alabama | Established Academic Health System

Neurosurgeon General

Position: Neurosurgeon General Location: Dothan, Alabama Schedule: Full-Time | Permanent

This opportunity is with a respected, community-based academic health system serving Southeast Alabama, Southwest Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle. Established in 1957, the organization has grown into the region's largest not-for-profit hospital and an extensive primary care and specialty clinic network.

The system includes a large regional medical center, a physician group, a foundation, and affiliations with a college of osteopathic medicine, supporting residency programs in internal medicine, transitional year, and pharmacy. It is deeply committed to clinical excellence, education, and improving the health and quality of life across the communities it serves.

The flagship medical center is a 420-bed regional referral hub serving over 460,000 residents. It is recognized as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level II Trauma Center, and Chest Pain Center, and also operates the region's only Level III NICU and inpatient pediatric unit.

With a medical staff of over 200 physicians across nearly every specialty, the organization fosters a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Ongoing expansion efforts, including significant facility growth, reflect its continued investment in advanced care delivery and innovation.

Position Summary

The facility is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Neurosurgeon to join its growing neurosurgery program in Dothan, Alabama.

This role includes a mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, with a focus on evaluating and surgically treating a wide range of neurological conditions. The neurosurgeon will work closely with neurologists, intensivists, trauma teams, and other specialists in a collaborative, high-acuity environment.

The group is open to 2026 Neurosurgery residents/fellows as well as experienced neurosurgeons.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and surgically treat disorders of the brain, spine, and nervous system
• Perform a range of neurosurgical procedures including cranial and spinal surgeries
• Manage traumatic brain injuries, spinal disorders, tumors, and degenerative conditions
• Provide inpatient consultations, surgical care, and post-operative management
• Participate in on-call coverage for neurosurgical emergencies
• Collaborate with neurology, trauma, ICU, and rehabilitation teams for comprehensive care
• Review and interpret diagnostic imaging including CT, MRI, and other studies
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and clinical best practices

Qualifications

Education

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school
• Completion of a Neurosurgery residency

Licensure & Certification

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery
• Eligible for or holding an active Alabama medical license
• Current BLS/ACLS required

Experience

• Open to 2026 graduating residents/fellows
• Experienced neurosurgeons also encouraged to apply

Compensation and Environment

• Competitive compensation package with productivity incentives
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Malpractice coverage
• CME allowance + paid CME time
• Paid time off and reimbursement for licenses and professional fees
• Access to advanced surgical technology and modern operating suites
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment