The Department of Neurosurgery and the Center for Spine and Pain Medicine in the Neurological Institute at the Cleveland Clinic are seeking a full-time, academic spine surgeon to be based at our main campus in Cleveland, Ohio. Academic rank at the Assistant or Associate Professor level will be determined by qualification and experience.
The applicant must be board certified/board eligible neurosurgical or orthopaedic spine surgeon; spine fellowship training is required. Responsibilities will include clinical care, teaching, and research activities.
The Spine and Pain Medicine Center is a uniquely integrated department including orthopaedic and neurosurgical trained spine surgeons, medical spine specialists, including physiatrists, interventionalists, osteopathic physicians, psychologists, advanced practice practitioners, specialty trained nurses as well as a comprehensive chronic pain rehabilitation program. The Center features fellowship programs in both spine surgery, spine medicine, and anesthesia pain medicine the former of which is the largest in the United States. In addition to a dynamic, collaborative clinical and surgical practice, the position requires participation in resident and fellow teaching as well as basic, translational, biomechanical and/or clinical research. Clinicians in the Center for Spine and Pain Medicine work closely with other specialists in the Neurological Institute, particularly in the Center for Neuroimaging to provide evidence-informed, comprehensive world class spine care.
This dynamic position commands an extremely competitive salary enhanced by an attractive benefits package including but not limited to:
Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage
Comprehensive disability and life insurance benefits
Medical malpractice & tail coverage provided
Generous time away coverage for vacation, sick time, holidays and CME meeting time
Highly competitive retirement plans with employer contribution
Faculty appointment available at the Cleveland Clinic Learner College of Medicine commensurate with experience
Interested candidates, please include your current CV and cover letter with application
The Neurological Institute advances research into neurological disease and conducts clinical therapeutic trials to support patients with neurological issues. The Neurological Institute is a multidisciplinary research collaboration that combines the expertise of clinical principal investigators with state-of-the-art imaging and data analysis to establish and implement new approaches to the treatment of neurological disease. In addition, the Neurological Institute trains clinical fellows, full-time research fellows, and residents as next generation clinical research scientists. Opening in 2027, the Neurological Institute will introduce a brand new 1 million square feet Neurological Hospital at our Main Campus. This new facility is dedicated to diagnosing, treating and researching conditions of the brain, nervous system and spine. An advanced healthcare center featuring cutting-edge technology, this building will bring our neurological providers and services under one roof.
Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine and Pain Medicine, a major center for spine-related treatment and research, is on the forefront of developing new technologies and collaborative approaches for effectively managing back and neck disorders. In addition to participating in several clinical trials, research at our center is focused on understanding patient-reported outcomes to learn how spine diseases and treatments affect patients' quality of life and using large databases to study the characteristics of spine patients as well as global trends in the delivery of spine care
For your career, this means more opportunities to grow at the frontlines of medicine and working with colleagues that consistently push beyond boundaries to achieve better outcomes for all patients around the globe.
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Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit, multispecialty academic medical center that's recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. Cleveland Clinic integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation's best hospitals in its annual America's Best Hospitals survey. Among Cleveland Clinic's 80,642 employees worldwide are more than 5,743 salaried physicians and researchers, and 20,166 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,690-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 23 hospitals, more than 270 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2025, there were 15.9 million total outpatient visits, 343,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 336,000 surgical cases throughout Cleveland Clinic's health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 185 countries.
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Pay Range
Minimum salary: $700,000
Maximum salary: $1,000,000
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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