Build Neurology from the Ground Up
Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital is seeking a motivated General Neurologist to establish and lead the first neurology practice in Indian River County. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity: you won't be joining an existing department; you'll be creating one.
Practice Description:
This is a Monday–Friday outpatient clinic role based at the Sebastian location, with 3–4 dedicated exam rooms. The practice will serve a full general neurology panel covering the breadth of subspecialty needs in the community.
Common diagnoses include:
The position is structured as a standard outpatient practice — no mandatory call. Inpatient neurological coverage is currently managed by Orlando Health's teleneuro team in Orlando, so there is no on-call obligation built into this role.
Qualifications:
Benefits Package:
· Comprehensive benefits package includes health, vision, and dental insurance, malpractice coverage, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and matching retirement savings options starting from day one.
· Generous starting bonus.
· Annual CME stipend.
· Eligible employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
About Sebastian, FL
Sebastian, Florida sits on the Treasure Coast, a sun-drenched coastal community averaging over 230 days of sunshine per year, where world-class inshore fishing on the Indian River Lagoon, Atlantic surf breaks, and untouched beaches is part of everyday life. As a Florida resident, you'll pay zero state income tax, and your dollar stretches further here than in most major markets, with housing costs running below the national average. The community itself is tight-knit, family-friendly, and consistently rated among the safest in the state, with an 80% homeownership rate that reflects just how many people arrive and decide to stay. Orlando is under two hours away when you want it, but most days, you won't need it.
· Education: M.D., D.O.
· Completion of an ACGME or AOA Neurology Residency Program
· Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
· Unrestricted FL Medical License (or the ability to obtain one) and DEA
Sebastian River Hospital:
Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital serves residents and visitors of the Sebastian and Vero Beach communities. Situated in Indian River County, Florida, the 178-bed hospital offers services from digestive health, emergency care, radiology and neurology to orthopedics, heart and vascular care, and rehabilitation.
Underscoring its commitment to quality and excellence, Orlando Health Sebastian River has earned both hospital and laboratory accreditation from The Joint Commission, as well as advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center for quality stroke care. The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® certification recognizes healthcare organizations and programs that demonstrate a commitment to using best practices to improve safety and quality for patients, staff and the community. The hospital also is an accredited Bariatric Surgery Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, which is dedicated to enhancing the safety and quality of care for bariatric patients.
Orlando Health Sebastian River joined Orlando Health in Fall 2024, marking Orlando Health’s entry into Florida’s Treasure Coast region. As part of the Orlando Health system, the hospital connects patients to a broad network of care, with specialized physicians, leading-edge technology and innovative treatments.
Awards:
· Hospital Accreditation – The Joint Commission
· Laboratory Accreditation – The Joint Commission
· Primary Stroke Center Advanced Certification – The Joint Commission
· Bariatric Surgery Comprehensive Center Accreditation – Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®)
· Blue Distinction Center+ Designation for Bariatric Surgery – Blue Cross Blue Shield
· Bariatric Center of Excellence – United Healthcare
· Wound Care Center of Distinction Award – Healogics
· Participant in the American College of Cardiology (ACC) CathPCI Registry®; recognized by ACC in the “Best Hospitals” issue of S. News & World Report
· Image Gently® in Pediatric CT Imaging – American College of Radiology
· Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center – American College of Radiology