BC/BE Neurohospitalist

Job Opportunity: Neurohospitalist

Our organization is currently looking for a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Neurohospitalist to join our team in an exciting inpatient-only role. We are a 505-bed Level 3 trauma center situated in Kingsport, Tennessee, and we proudly employ over 450 board-certified or board-eligible physicians. Our facility is recognized as a primary stroke center by the American Heart Association, the American Stroke Association, and the Joint Commission.

As part of a comprehensive 21-hospital health system, we serve a 29-county region and include three tertiary facilities, 18 community and critical access hospitals, seven cancer centers, 18 urgent care locations, and numerous specialty offices through our employed group, which consists of more than 800 physicians and advanced practitioners.

What We Offer:

• Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off, with 24-hour coverage including 12-hour day and telephonic shifts.
• Employment: This is an employed position.
• Patient Volume: Average of 12-15 patients, including consults.
• EMR System: Epic, utilized across the health system.
• Support: Physician extender (NP) assistance available.
• Responsibilities: Cover inpatient stroke and general neurology, including consults in the ICU, general medical floor, and emergency room, as well as reading routine and prolonged EEGs.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: Competitive guaranteed base salary.
• Retirement: Various savings options available.
• Insurance: Comprehensive coverage including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, and supplemental life for dependents.
• CME: Annual allowance and designated days for continuing medical education.
• Relocation: Support provided for moving expenses.
• Signing Incentive: Attractive signing bonus offered.

About Kingsport, Tennessee:

Kingsport is conveniently located just 90 minutes from Asheville, North Carolina, and the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg areas. The city boasts a family-friendly environment with excellent public and private educational institutions, as well as access to several local colleges, including East Tennessee State University, King University, The University of Virginia College at Wise, Lincoln Memorial University, The University of Tennessee, and Virginia Tech.

No State Income Tax!

Our region is home to three large lakes and offers a plethora of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, golfing, skiing, fishing, camping, boating, and kayaking.

Additionally, there is a local regional airport with convenient access to international flights through hubs in Charlotte, NC, and Atlanta, GA.

Note for International Medical Graduates (IMGs):

Please be aware that recent legislation in Tennessee regarding the licensure of IMGs applies only to institutions with ACGME-accredited residency programs based in Tennessee. Since our residency programs are located in Virginia, we are unable to facilitate the pathways outlined by this specific Tennessee law. IMGs interested in these new state-specific opportunities are encouraged to focus their search on Tennessee-based academic institutions.