Neurohospitalist

Location

Murfreesboro, TN

Facility Name

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Schedule

PRN

About the role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

• Join an established team of physicians and APPs
• Practice setting: Inpatient neurohospitalist service
• Access to state of the art patient rooms and facilities; certified stroke program, outstanding surgical support with robotic surgery capability
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in neurology
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

About the facility

• 411 bed hospital
• Serving a population of approximately 350,000
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why physicians choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service
• Ambient listening AI technology

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
• Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
• Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration: Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Benefits

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources