Physician, Neurohospitalist

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Rockford, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking a BE/BC Neurologist to join our growing neurology team as a neurohospitalist. This is an exciting opportunity for a physician who enjoys the complexity and variety of inpatient neurology and wants a practice focused exclusively on hospital-based care. The neurohospitalist will provide comprehensive inpatient neurological care, including consultation services, daily management of neurology inpatients and coordination of care across our 350-bed SwedishAmerican Hospital. This role offers a 7-on/7-off schedule, providing dedicated time away from the hospital while maintaining continuity of care during your assigned week. Position highlights include: Dedicated inpatient neurology practice with no outpatient clinic responsibilities, 7-on/7-off schedule shared between two Neurology Hospitalists, Daily inpatient rounding and comprehensive neurology consultation services, Opportunity to care for a broad range of acute and complex neurological conditions, Collaboration with hospitalists, intensivists, nursing teams and other specialists, Strong focus on continuity and coordination of care throughout the hospitalization, After completion of daily onsite responsibilities, remote pager call from home for ongoing consultations, urgent issues and patient care needs, Opportunity to participate in the continued growth and development of the inpatient neurology program, Access to the resources and subspecialty expertise of a large, integrated health system.

Requirements

• MD or DO - Required
• Successful completion of an accredited Neurology residency program in the United States - Required
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Neurology - Required
• Active Illinois medical license or eligibility for Illinois medical licensure - Required
• Active DEA license or ability to obtain prior to or upon hire - Required

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in an inpatient or hospital-based neurology setting
• Experience with stroke care and acute neurological emergencies
• Fellowship training or specialized expertise in an area of inpatient neurology is welcomed

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient neurology consultation services for hospitalized patients as requested by admitting providers
• Conduct daily rounds on assigned neurology inpatients and develop comprehensive treatment plans
• Evaluate and manage patients with acute and complex neurological conditions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans and prognosis
• Coordinate care transitions, including discharge planning and appropriate outpatient follow-up
• Complete timely and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record

Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience): $383,394 - $427,897
• Generous vacation and CME benefits
• Potential opportunity for additional compensation
• Professional society dues, credentialing expenses and hospital dues covered
• Interview and relocation expenses paid
• Flexible insurance package with health, dental, vision, disability and life
• Retirement plan match and contribution
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• Generous provider referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior