Job Description

Consulting Neurologist – ALS Specialty Care

Leonard Florence Center for Living | Chelsea, MA

Compensation: $180 - $250 per hour, based on experience Schedule: Approximately 12–15 hours per month | Flexible scheduling

Make a Meaningful Difference in Specialized ALS Care

Leonard Florence Center for Living is expanding its commitment to specialized ALS care with the opening of a new clinic dedicated to the evaluation, treatment, and ongoing care of individuals living with ALS. This exciting expansion will enhance the clinical resources available to those living with ALS and providing greater access to specialized neurological expertise and comprehensive, coordinated care. It reflects our continued investment in advancing ALS treatment and delivering exceptional, specialized services to those we serve.

We are seeking an experienced Consulting Neurologist with ALS clinical experience to play a pivotal role in this expansion. Through our new clinic, the neurologist will provide specialized clinical oversight and expertise to those living with ALS, working closely with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team to support individualized treatment and care. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the advancement of ALS care, collaborate with dedicated healthcare professionals, and make a meaningful, lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families.

Joining Leonard Florence means becoming part of a nationally recognized leader in specialized ALS care, with a longstanding commitment to innovation, clinical excellence, and improving quality of life for individuals living with ALS. Bring your expertise to a team that is helping shape the future of ALS care.

How Leonard Florence Center for Living shapes the future of ALS care

Leonard Florence Center for Living, part of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, is a nationally recognized leader in specialized care for individuals living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and other complex neurological conditions. As the nation's first skilled nursing facility to incorporate the innovative Green House® model of care, Leonard Florence offers a distinctive environment that combines advanced clinical services with the warmth, comfort, and personalized attention of home.

Our state-of-the-art facility is designed around specialized care, innovative assistive technologies, and an interdisciplinary approach that supports individuals with even the most complex medical needs. Known for its groundbreaking approach to ALS care, Leonard Florence brings together highly skilled clinical professionals, advanced respiratory support, adaptive technology, and individualized care planning to help residents maintain independence, dignity, and the highest possible quality of life.

Why join our team?

• Competitive compensation of $180 - $250 per hour.
• Flexible schedule of approximately 12–15 hours per month
• Opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognized ALS specialty care program.
• Ideal for practicing neurologists or neuromuscular specialists seeking a flexible consulting opportunity.

As the consulting Neurologist you'll

• Conduct neurological evaluations and consultations for residents with ALS and other neurological conditions.
• Monitor disease progression and recommend individualized treatment and symptom-management plans.
• Provide clinical expertise in managing neuromuscular symptoms, including weakness, spasticity, dysphagia, and respiratory complications.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, respiratory, physical, occupational, and speech therapist, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Communicate recommendations with residents, families, and clinical staff while maintaining timely medical documentation.

What we're looking for

• Medical Doctor (MD) degree and completion of an accredited Neurology residency.
• Active, unencumbered Massachusetts medical license.
• Board certified in Neurology or eligibility for board certification.
• Demonstrated clinical experience diagnosing and treating individuals with ALS.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel to Chelsea for scheduled clinic hours

Regional candidates are encouraged to apply! Candidates from surrounding New England states and throughout Massachusetts are encouraged to apply. An active Massachusetts medical license and the ability to travel to our Chelsea location is required.

Bring your neurological expertise to a team making a difference in the lives of individuals living with ALS. Apply today!

Leonard Florence Center for Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.