Neuro Hospitalist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Neuro Hospitalist, you will join CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, part of CommonSpirit Health, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. You will provide inpatient Neurology care within a supportive, patient-centered environment backed by a collaborative medical community, advanced technology, and an established regional referral network serving Central Kentucky.

Every day you will manage inpatient Neurology consultations and rounding as part of a full-time, employed Neuro Hospitalist team working a seven-on, seven-off schedule. You will collaborate with three employed Neuro Hospitalists, Neurology APPs, outpatient Neurology providers, Interventional Neurology specialists, and nursing support while using Epic across hospital and practice locations. You will also have the opportunity to help shape and grow the Neuro Hospitalist program.

To be successful in this role, you will be a board-certified or board-eligible Neurology physician with strong inpatient clinical skills, excellent communication and collaboration abilities, and a commitment to compassionate care and meaningful community service.

• 7 on 7 off schedule
• Work at one location, the main CHI Saint Joseph hospital in Lexington
• Outstanding APP support with inpatient consults
• No call
• High acuity stroke is sent to the university
• EEG/EMG
• Outpatient neurology support from 3 MDs
• EPIC EMR

We are offering a competitive salary guarantee, an additional quality-based bonus, and a comprehensive recruitment package that may include a sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, a residency stipend, and relocation assistance. Benefits include one week of CME with a $4,000 allowance, paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage, potential eligibility for federal and state student loan forgiveness programs, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and retirement options through Fidelity with up to a 3% match plus an additional annual company contribution equal to 3% of salary toward a 401(k) or pension plan. Final compensation and recruitment incentives will be discussed directly with qualified candidates and may vary based on experience, training, location, and specialty.

Job Requirements

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology
• Active Medical License in the State of Kentucky, or ability to obtain prior to employment
• DEA certificate
• Completion of ACGME Neurology Residency

Where You'll Work

About CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is part of CHI Saint Joseph Health and CommonSpirit Health, serving patients throughout Lexington and the surrounding Central and Eastern Kentucky region. The medical group is a full-service network of primary care and specialty services with locations across Central and Eastern Kentucky and is dedicated to delivering customized care based on the unique needs of patients.

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Neurology providers in Lexington specialize in diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. The neurology team uses advanced diagnostic tools and personalized treatment plans to care for a wide range of neurological disorders, with multidisciplinary collaboration that may include neurologists, physical therapists, neurosurgeons, and other specialists.

About Saint Joseph Hospital and CHI Saint Joseph Health

Saint Joseph Hospital, part of CHI Saint Joseph Health, is a 433-bed hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1877, Saint Joseph Hospital was Lexington's first hospital and serves residents of Central and Eastern Kentucky. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality care guided by CommonSpirit's mission and core values of Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration.

Known as Lexington's heart hospital, Saint Joseph Hospital has pioneered many firsts in the health care community and has been nationally recognized for treatment in cardiology, orthopedics, and stroke. CHI Saint Joseph Health serves patients throughout Central and Eastern Kentucky through hospitals, medical group practices, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, and other care locations.

About the Community - Lexington, Kentucky

Located in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass Region, Lexington offers the amenities of a growing city with the character and friendliness of a close-knit community. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington is surrounded by rolling hills, historic horse farms, a vibrant downtown, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

Physicians and their families enjoy:

• A vibrant university community anchored by the University of Kentucky
• Family-friendly neighborhoods and a strong sense of local community
• Access to horse country, Keeneland, the Kentucky Horse Park, and hundreds of Thoroughbred farms
• Bourbon Trail access, local restaurants, arts, music, SEC sports, and year-round community events
• Parks, trails, biking, hiking, and nearby outdoor destinations throughout the Bluegrass Region, including Red River Gorge
• Convenient access to Blue Grass Airport and regional travel throughout Kentucky and the surrounding region
• A desirable place to build both a medical practice and a long-term life in Central Kentucky

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Pay Range
$345,990 - $422,702 /year