Neuro Hospitalist

CommonSpirit Health

Chattanooga, TN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Baseball, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cancer, Cardiology, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Medicine, Cross-Functional, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Healthcare, Hospital, Identify Issues, Medical Records, Neurology, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, News Reporting, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Orthopedics, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Preventive Medicine, Ruby, Safety Process, Soccer, Theater, Time Management, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Chattanooga, TN
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Board Eligible / Board Certified Neuro Hospitalist (PRN), you will join the prestigious CommonSpirit Memorial Neuroscience Institute, an established hospital-employed group at CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. This excellent opportunity allows you to provide comprehensive patient care within a regional healthcare leader, consistently recognized as the #1 Best Regional Hospital in Chattanooga by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years (and TN's #4), and holding a consistent 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

Every day you will contribute your expertise to our World-Renowned Comprehensive Stroke Center, working alongside an expert team focused on clinical care and neurologic research. As part of one of the largest and most organized neurology referral networks in the US, you will function within a highly collegial Institute encompassing neurohospitalist and neurosurgery components. This PRN role provides flexibility while allowing you to remain an integral part of a leading neuroscience institute that benefits from extensive collaboration with partner hospitals nationwide (e.g., Baylor St. Luke's, Barrow Neurological Institute).

To be successful in this role, you will be a Board Eligible / Board Certified Neuro Hospitalist with a passion for delivering high-quality neurological care on an as-needed basis within a cutting-edge environment.

  • Providing comprehensive patient care to neurological patients admitted to the hospital.
  • Performing timely and accurate neurological assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
  • Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including neurosurgery, and other specialists.
  • Managing acute neurological conditions, including stroke, seizures, and other neurological emergencies.
  • Participating in daily rounds, consultations, and patient care discussions as scheduled.
  • Maintaining accurate and thorough medical records using the hospital's EMR system, Epic.
  • Adhering to all hospital policies, procedures, and patient safety protocols.


We are offering a competitive hourly rate and after hours call rate. This PRN position offers flexibility while contributing to an institute at the forefront of acute stroke research, which co-directs a national Neuroscience collaborative.

Join a team dedicated to advancing neurological care and patient outcomes!


Job Requirements

Required

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board certified/board eligible
  • Ability to obtain an active medical license in state of Tennessee
  • Current American Heart Association ACLS and BLS Certifications

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit Health, is a not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to the healing ministry of the Church. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, it offers a continuum of care including preventative, primary and acute hospital care, as well as cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, and stroke care, and orthopedic and rehabilitation services. CommonSpirit Memorial is a regional referral center of choice with 4,700 employees and almost 500 affiliated physicians providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia.

About Chattanooga, TN: America's First National Park City

Discover Chattanooga, Tennessee - North America's first National Park City - a vibrant hub where urban energy meets unparalleled natural beauty. Known as "The Scenic City" and "GIG City" for its blazing-fast internet, Chattanooga is nestled in the heart of the mountains, conveniently located where Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee converge. It's just a two-hour drive from major metropolitan centers like Atlanta, Nashville, and Birmingham.


Chattanooga consistently earns accolades, recognized by Outside Magazine as the #1 OUTSIDE CITY and lauded among "America's Top-Rated Cities" and "Top 10 Cities" for living and recreation. It's celebrated as one of the "Smartest Cities in the World" and a "Top 10 Southern Mid-Market with a Highly Diversified Economy."


This dynamic city effortlessly blends "Big City" amenities with the ease of a smaller town, offering:

  • A family-friendly and safe atmosphere
  • Easy commutes and a moderate cost of living
  • A revitalized $120 million riverfront
  • A very active Arts Council and diverse Museums
  • An extensive greenway system perfect for walking, running, and biking

Embrace an abundance of outdoor activities, from hang-gliding off Lookout Mountain to floating down the Sequatchie River, or explore scenic trails by bike or horseback. Water sports enthusiasts will delight in Nickajack and Chickamauga Lakes, or thrilling kayaking/rafting adventures on the Great Ocoee River (a former Summer Olympics venue). Golfers will find numerous challenging courses.

Educational opportunities are exceptional, with strong public school systems and excellent local private schools, particularly in areas like Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga further enhances the region's academic landscape, offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and medical education programs, including 9 residency and 4 fellowship programs.

Chattanooga Area Attractions:

  • Tennessee Aquarium
  • Hunter Museum of American Art
  • Creative Discovery Museum
  • IMAX 3D Theater
  • Chattanooga Choo Choo
  • Chattanooga Zoo
  • Rock City
  • Ruby Falls
  • Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra
  • White Water Rafting
  • Rock Climbing - Largest Indoor Facility - Mountain Climbing
  • Hamilton Place Mall is TN's largest mall - 5 Regional Shopping Malls
  • Chattanooga Look Outs AA Baseball Team (Cincinnati Reds affiliate)
  • Two Professional Soccer Clubs: Chattanooga FC & Chattanooga Red Wolves
  • 21 Golf Courses

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Pay Range
$200.00 - $200.00 /hour

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