Outpatient Neurologist and Residency Program Director

Location Address:

2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted:

November 25, 2025

Department:

31009906 ABSI Neuroscience ANW

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, Allina Health is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, with 90+ clinics, 10 hospitals/13 campuses throughout the region including western Wisconsin. Allina Health operates in one of the nation’s most vibrant, livable areas; a place where you can build the career you want—and you and your family can be part of thriving community.

The Allina Health Neuroscience, Spine and Pain Institute (AHNSPI) takes a population health-based approach to patient care. From disease prevention to quaternary care to post-acute and home care, we meet patients wherever they are in their care journey. And touch points with other programs, including the Allina Health Cancer Institute, the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute and others, allow us to expand access to Whole-Person Care in the communities we serve.

Key Position Details:

Allina Health Neuroscience Spine and Pain Institute (AHNSPI) seeks to employ a full-time position in Neurology as Program Director of the newly created ACGME Board Certified Adult Neurology Residency Program. This program will be recruiting 3 categorical residents per year for a total approved complement of 12 residents with first class slated to start July 2026. Residents in their PGY 1 year will be working with Abbott Northwestern Internal Medicine Residents.

Allina Health is also home to Family Medicine Residency and Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program in addition to being the clinical site for several fellowships through alliance with Metro GME (Collaboration between University of Minnesota, Hennepin Healthcare, Children’s Minnesota, and Allina Health).

AHNSPI is a regional leader in specialty care. In addition to maintaining its core strengths — two Comprehensive Stroke Centers, one Primary Plus Stroke Center, a Level 4 Epilepsy Center — the Institute expanded to broaden the range of support and treatment options it offers. In 2024, Allina Heath had 116k hospital visits for Neurological and Spine care. 400+ aneurysms treated, 2500+ strokes treated across our sites. You will be joining a large multispecialty practice with a mature inpatient service, tele neurology service and growing outpatient multispecialty clinic. Neuroscience Research investigators specialize in a wide range of clinical areas including neuro-oncology, neuropathology, neuroradiology, neurophysiology, and stroke neurology who continually strive to apply the discoveries made from our research projects toward improvements in patient care.

Principle Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the neurology residency program in accordance with ACGME requirements.

• Oversee recruitment, mentoring, and evaluation of residents.

• Collaborate with departmental and institutional leadership to advance the mission of education, patient care, and research.

• Ensure excellence in curriculum development, evaluation, and implementation.

• Maintain an active clinical role in Neurology.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine

• Adult Neurology Residency

• 3+ years of current or very recent PD, APD, or Core faculty experience in an accredited neurology GME program

• Recent history of scholarly activities/research

Licenses/Certifications

• Minnesota State license-Should qualify and be eligible for MN state license required

• Board Certified in Neurology by ABPN required

• Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate required upon hire

• Prescription Monitoring Program required upon hire

• National Provider Identifier required upon hire

• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
  ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  ◦ Allina in-house BLS training (within 180 days of hire)

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:

• Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care.
  • Diagnoses, treats and consults patients who have a disease or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles and autonomic nervous system, as well as the blood vessels that relate to these structures.
  • Examines patient’s mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate the results to diagnose and treat the patient.
  • Performs and interpret basic neurophysiology tests.
  • Reviews patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
  • Evaluates, interprets, and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care.
  • Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families.
  • Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
  • Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
  • Participates in neuroscience research activities.
  • Charts in electronic format in accordance with licensure and scope.
  • Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.
  • May provide care in an ambulatory clinic, inpatient or outpatient hospital setting.
  • May participate in on-call rotation.
• Quality.
  • Utilizes quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in delivery of patient care, patient outcomes, or work flows.
  • May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine required and
• Completion of an accredited Residency training program in Neurology or foreign equivalent training required
• Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire and
• BLS Tier 1 - Multisource required within 180 Days and
• Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate upon hire required and
• Prescription Monitoring Program upon hire required and
• National Provider Identifier upon hire required

Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $320,000 to $361,000 per yearThe pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.