Neurocritical Care Physician

Job Summary

Help expand an integrated Neuro ICU service at Penrose Hospital to provide high-value, top-quality neurocritical care to patients in Colorado Springs and surrounding rural communities. Provide expert neurocritical care and lead stroke alert responses within the ICU setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, perform post-cardiac arrest neuroprognostication, and contribute to the establishment of a new integrated consultative Neuro ICU service.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neurocritical care, including managing stroke and neuro trauma volume.
• Lead and respond to stroke alert calls within the ICU, leveraging neurology expertise.
• Perform post-cardiac arrest neuroprognostication in alignment with hospital certification standards.
• Collaborate effectively with Critical Care, Trauma Critical Care, and Neurosurgery teams.
• Adhere to customary practice standards, medical ethics, and all recognized accreditation guidelines.

Required Job Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
• Successfully completed a residency or fellowship commensurate with Neurocritical Care and/or Neurology specialty
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
• Active and unrestricted Physician license in the State of Colorado
• Able to obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
• Able to obtain Medical Staff Privileges within the CommonSpirit Health system, at Penrose Hospital.

Pay

$301,288 - $390,582 /year