Neurologist
Quick facts
- Pay
- $370,000.00 - $390,000.00 /year
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Kearney, NE
- Background
- MD / physician
- Industry
- Health and Care — 3087 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Job Summary And Responsibilities
As our general neurologist you will provide both inpatient and outpatient neurology services. You will join CHI Health, which is a member of CommonSpirit Health System – the nation's largest faith-based health system.
Every day you will provide comprehensive neurological services serving our Central Nebraska communities. You will provide quality driven, patient-centered inpatient and outpatient services on the campus of CHI Health Good Samaritan.
To be successful in this position, you will be board eligible or board certified in Neurology. This opportunity is well suited for those passionate about providing comprehensive neurological care in a Center of Excellence with a primary interest in General Neurology. Fellowship trained neurologist are welcomed as well.
Opportunity Details
- Join our established General Neurology team that provides both outpatient care in the clinic and inpatient services at CHI Health Good Samaritan
- Inpatient and outpatient services, ED Consults
- Part of a multi-specialty group
- Work with an established Nurse Practitioner
- Partner with our well-respected and Experienced Neurology Team based in Omaha
- Partner with Omaha's Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Stroke Center, EMG-NCS Lab, and EEG Services
- EPIC EMR in both the clinic and hospital
- J1/H1b Visa Candidates, welcome to apply.
We are offering a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, CME allowance, and more. Physicians benefit from a strong referral network, experienced support staff, and research opportunities if interested.
To Learn More About This Opportunity, Please Contact
Bill Payson
Physician Recruitment Specialist
William.Payson@Commonspirit.org
Required
Job Requirements
- MD or DO degree
- BE/BC in Neurology
- Ability to obtain licensure in Nebraska
- DEA Certification
#HEC
Where You'll Work
CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 200-bed, Level II Trauma Center and regional referral hub serving central and western Nebraska. As a tertiary care facility, Good Samaritan offers a broad range of specialty services and a highly collaborative medical staff dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care. The hospital features a 24-bed open ICU with intensivist support, a strong hospitalist program and engaged subspecialists across cardiology, thoracic and vascular surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and women’s services. Hospital-based medical transport services at Good Samaritan include AirCare–the state’s longest operating air medical provider, as well as ground 911 and long-distance ambulance services. Physicians benefit from advanced surgical capabilities, interventional cardiology, comprehensive diagnostic and imaging services, and a team-based culture that promotes clinical excellence and collegiality.
Through its academic partnerships with Creighton University School of Medicine and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, providers have opportunities to engage in medical education and teaching. In addition, the upcoming UNMC Rural Health Education Building on the campus of University of Nebraska at Kearney further strengthens Kearney’s role as a growing hub for rural medical education and training — offering physicians meaningful academic involvement while practicing in a community-based setting.
Good Samaritan continues to invest in technology, service line growth, and provider engagement — creating an environment where physicians can practice at the top of their license while enjoying long-term professional satisfaction.
Community: Practice in a community of 34,000+, known for its safety, strong economy, and exceptional quality of life for all ages alike. Kearney serves as a regional medical, educational, and retail hub for central Nebraska. Home to University of Nebraska at Kearney, the community offers Division II athletics, cultural events, and a dynamic energy that enhances the local lifestyle.
- Ranked among the Best Places to Live in Nebraska
- Nebraska ranks #3 Best State to Practice Medicine and #4 Best State to Raise a Family (Wallethub)
- Excellent public and private school systems
- Regional airport with direct flights to Denver and Chicago
- Abundant recreation: golf, hiking/biking trails, fishing, hunting, youth sports, and local attractions including the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, Museums of Nebraska Art, and a Historic downtown
- Centrally located along Interstate 80
- 2 hours to Lincoln
- 2.5 hours to Omaha
- 5 hours to Denver or Kansas City
Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a part of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems dedicated to advancing health care for all people.#HEC
Pay Range
$370,000.00 - $390,000.00 /year
Visa sponsorship record
No public sponsorship records foundWe didn't find H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or green card (PERM) filings under the name CHI in the Department of Labor and USCIS data. That doesn't mean the job can't be sponsored — the company may file under a different legal name, be new to sponsorship, or sponsor a visa that isn't in these datasets (for example H-2B or J-1).
Tip: ask the recruiter early, in writing, which visa they sponsor and whether they cover the legal and filing fees.
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Neurologists (SOC 29-1217).
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Physician (teaching or research only)” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Level IV (fully competent)Neurologists · South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $128,440 | ~15% |
| Level II | $197,475 | ~31% |
| Level III | $266,531 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $335,566 | ~61% |
This job pays $370,000 a year — that's Level IV (fully competent). In the wage-weighted H-1B lottery a Level IV registration gets 4 entries; estimated selection chance about 61% — better than average.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.