Physician, Neurohospitalist
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.
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
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered neurological care
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
