Neuro Hospitalist
About the role
Join the prestigious CommonSpirit Memorial Neuroscience Institute at CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN, as a full-time Neuro Hospitalist. You will practice at the forefront of neurology within a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, recognized as the #1 Best Regional Hospital in Chattanooga by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years (and TN's #4), with a consistent 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. You will contribute to one of the largest and most organized neurology referral networks in the US, working within a highly collegial Institute of Neuroscience encompassing neurohospitalist, neuro interventional, and neurosurgery components. The role follows a 7-on/7-off schedule shared between two expert teams: one dedicated to general neurology, epilepsy management, and EEG reading, and another focused on acute stroke management. You will co-direct the national Neuroscience collaborative for CommonSpirit Health—the second-largest healthcare system—and benefit from collaborations with partners like Baylor St. Luke's and the Barrow Neurological Institute.
Responsibilities
- Providing expert inpatient neurological care, with a specialized focus on epilepsy management and EEG interpretation.
- Collaborating with the general neurology team to manage a high volume of complex epilepsy and neurological cases.
- Coordinating care with the stroke management team to ensure seamless patient transitions and outcomes.
- Utilizing exceptional clinical research support through the Chattanooga Center for Neurologic Research (a world leader in acute stroke research including artificial intelligence, device, stem cell and other pharma clinical trials) and the Neuroscience Innovation Foundation (a private Chattanooga-based non-profit).
- Participating in academic and growth opportunities, including teaching and/or research on a local, regional, or national level.
- Fostering strong collaborations on clinical and research protocols nationally through the direct tie to CommonSpirit Health.
- Maintaining accurate and thorough medical records and adhering to the highest standards of neurological care.
- Engaging in multidisciplinary case conferences to optimize treatment for complex neurological patients.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree
- Board-eligible or Board-certified in Neurology
- Ability to obtain an active medical license in the state of Tennessee
- Current American Heart Association ACLS and BLS certifications
Preferred qualifications
- Fellowship training in Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology
Benefits
- Excellent compensation package
- Favorable call schedule
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits
- 401k with match
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- CME and allowance
- Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness
Pay
$360,000 - $400,000 /year