UNIV - PRN Neurohospitalist (Temporary, Part-Time) - Open Rank - Department of Neurology

About the role

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Neurology seeks a qualified part-time Neurohospitalist to provide inpatient neurological care on a temporary, at-will basis. This position supports the Neurohospitalist Program by delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to hospitalized patients with acute and complex neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient neurological consultation and management for hospitalized patients.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad spectrum of neurologic conditions.
• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, and other specialists to coordinate care.
• Participate in inpatient rounding schedules, including weekday and weekend shifts as assigned.
• Ensure appropriate documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with MUSC standards.
• Facilitate safe and effective transitions of care, including discharge planning and outpatient follow-up recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams.
• Support the goals of the MUSC Neurohospitalist Program, including quality, safety, and efficiency initiatives.
• May participate in teaching activities with medical students and residents as needed during assigned shifts.
• Refer patients to appropriate neurology subspecialty services (e.g., stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular, cognitive neurology) for ongoing care.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Neurology.
• Demonstrated clinical competence in inpatient neurology care.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of South Carolina.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a Neurohospitalist or inpatient neurology setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to collaborative, team-based care.

Skills

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile.
• Ability to work indoors.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes.
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
• Ability to squat and perform job functions.
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations.
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Possess good finger dexterity.
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted.
• Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted.
• Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted.
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand.
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance.
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
• Good peripheral vision capabilities.
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.

Benefits

This position is classified as temporary and at-will, meaning employment may be terminated by either the employee or MUSC at any time, with or without cause, in accordance with institutional policies. Scheduling is dependent on departmental needs and physician availability.

Pay

Paid per Neurohospitalist shift (rate determined by MUSC compensation guidelines).

Schedule

Part-time; scheduled on an as-needed basis.