Neurohospitalist

Allina Health • Slaton, TX

12d • $338,310 - $375,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

Allina Health’s Brain & Spine Institute is hiring a Neurohospitalist to provide general neurology inpatient care in a collaborative, high-acuity environment. 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 physician supports in-house services and provides teleneurology coverage for hospitals across Minnesota and Wisconsin, working with physicians, advanced practice providers, intensivists, and other multidisciplinary colleagues. The program offers access to advanced imaging, neurointerventional care, and innovative protocols.

This is a full-time position with a 1.0 FTE schedule of 182 shifts per year on a 7-on/7-off rotation. Shifts may include day coverage from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on-site or from home by telemedicine, swing coverage from 4 p.m. to midnight from home by telemedicine, and night coverage from 4 p.m. to 6 a.m. from home by telemedicine. The posting lists a day/evening/night shift and an every-other-weekend rotation.

The physician provides direct patient care by reviewing and synthesizing medical histories, examining patients, conducting and interpreting medical tests and scans, diagnosing and treating neurological conditions, and consulting with patients and families. The role also includes education, treatment planning, collaborative care, documentation, participation in neuroscience research, and quality improvement activities. Care may be provided in inpatient, outpatient, or ambulatory settings, and the physician may participate in an on-call rotation.

Allina Health is a mission-driven nonprofit health system and a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The posting notes that eligible employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Requirements

• Doctoral-level degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine.
• 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.
• Licensed Physician credential in Wisconsin upon hire.
• Drug Enforcement Agency certificate upon hire.
• Prescription Monitoring Program credential upon hire.
• National Provider Identifier 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 medical histories and collect, prioritize, and synthesize comprehensive information relevant to patients’ health or situations.
• Evaluate and coordinate information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care.
• Provide education, consultation, treatment plans, and interventions to patients and their families.
• Work collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
• Practice thoughtfully, considering cultural diversity, individual autonomy, and legal responsibilities.
• Participate in neuroscience research activities.
• Document care electronically in accordance with licensure and scope.
• Actively participate in a multidisciplinary approach to case management.
• Provide care in ambulatory clinic, inpatient, or outpatient hospital settings as applicable.
• Participate in an on-call rotation as applicable.
• Use quality improvement tools to develop processes that improve patient care, outcomes, or workflows.
• Participate in peer review and quality assurance as applicable.
• 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-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employer match and an annual Allina contribution to the 401(k) plan, with 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.
• Relocation assistance, signing bonus, educational assistance, and immigration support may be included for many positions; eligibility details are available from the recruiter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree