Neurohospitalist

Allina Health System•Coon Rapids, MN

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Allina Health’s Brain & Spine Institute as a Neurohospitalist in a collaborative, high-acuity environment with access to advanced imaging, neurointerventional care, and innovative protocols. The role is based primarily at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, with rotating coverage at United Hospital in St. Paul and Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. The position supports and leads general neurology inpatient care through in-house service and teleneurology coverage for hospitals across Minnesota and Wisconsin. This is a full-time role at 1.0 FTE, consisting of 182 shifts per year on a 7-on/7-off rotation. Day shifts run from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and may be worked onsite or by telemedicine from home. Swing shifts run from 4 p.m. to midnight and are worked from home by telemedicine. Night shifts run from 4 p.m. to 6 a.m. by telemedicine from home. The physician works with physicians, advanced practice providers, intensivists, and other multidisciplinary colleagues. Weekend rotation is every other weekend. The Neurohospitalist provides direct patient care, evaluating and treating diseases and impaired function involving the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and related blood vessels. The role includes examining patients, conducting and interpreting tests, coordinating treatment decisions, educating patients and families, documenting care, and participating in multidisciplinary case management and neuroscience research. Care may be provided in inpatient or outpatient hospital settings and may include on-call participation. Allina Health is a nonprofit health system and a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The organization describes a commitment to whole-person, community-based care and notes that eligible employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. The annual base pay range is $338,310 to $375,900, with the starting rate dependent on factors including experience and education.

Requirements

Doctoral-level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or foreign equivalent from an approved medical school.
Completion of an accredited residency training program in Neurology or foreign equivalent training.
Licensed Physician credential from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
ACLS-BLS Tier 3 – Multisource certification required within 180 days.
Wisconsin physician license required upon hire.
Drug Enforcement Agency certificate required upon hire.
Prescription Monitoring Program required upon hire.
National Provider Identifier required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, treat, and consult patients with diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and related blood vessels.
Examine patients’ mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate results to diagnose and treat patients.
Perform and interpret basic neurophysiology tests.
Review patient medical histories and collect, prioritize, and synthesize comprehensive data relevant to patients’ health or situations.
Evaluate and interpret information and coordinate it to make patient-care decisions and recommendations.
Provide education, consultation, or treatment-plan interventions to patients and their families.
Work collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being while considering cultural diversity, individual autonomy, and legal responsibilities.
Participate in neuroscience research activities.
Document care in electronic format in accordance with licensure and scope.
Participate actively in multidisciplinary case management.
Use quality-improvement tools to develop processes that improve patient care delivery, outcomes, or workflows.
May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
May provide care in an ambulatory clinic or inpatient or outpatient hospital setting.
May participate in an on-call rotation.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive medical and dental plans, with optional vision, legal, and other voluntary benefits.
Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match and an annual Allina contribution, plus supplemental savings and deferred compensation options.
Reimbursement for state licensure, DEA registration, and board certification fees.
Employer-paid malpractice insurance, including tail coverage.
Guidance through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Annual CME allowance and technology stipend.
Access to the Center for Provider Well-being.
Some positions may include relocation assistance, a signing bonus, educational assistance, and immigration support; eligibility and details vary.
Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Allina Health’s 501(c)(3) status.