Neurologist needed at established Inpatient practice in MS; No Night Call

Forrest Health System is seeking to add a board-certified/board-eligible Neurologist to its Neurological Care Team. This role would include inpatient neurology services within the Forrest Health System and aid the current rapidly expanding inpatient Neurology practice.

Position Details:

• Schedule of 7 days on / 7 days off
• Typical work day of 7am - 5pm
• Participates in daytime call for inpatient, ICU, and ER consults during 7 days on shift
• TeleStroke utilized from 5pm - 7am and for additional coverage as needed
• No call responsibilities after hours or during off-days
• Epic EMR that is fully integrated with local hospital and clinic systems
• Assisted daily by an APP team member

What We Offer:

• $475k Base Salary with an annual wRVU incentive structure
• $30k Recruitment Bonus
• Training stipends available
• Up to $15k reimbursement for moving expenses
• Up to $5,000 annually for CME, licensure, DEA registration, and professional membership dues
• 2 weeks of vacation annually
• Employee benefits including sick leave, hospital-funded short term disability, retirement, and elective insurance plans to include group term life / AD&D, long term disability, dental, vision, and medical

Neurologist Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Support of inpatient neurology consultation services within Forrest General Hospital and the Forrest Health System.
• Participates in on-call day time shift schedule in a responsive and timely manner. Responds to consults as quickly as possible and within hospital bylaws.
• Conduct thorough neurological exams and assessments and diagnose and treat a variety of neurological conditions and disorders as part of comprehensive patient care.
• Analyze complex patient medical histories and communicate with patients inpatient attending physician and/or primary care physician to coordinate care.
• Order as appropriate and interpret laboratory, imaging and other diagnostic tests.
• Partner alongside colleagues and other members of the care team with a focus on practicing evidence-based medicine and teamwork to bring the highest quality in patient care. We are committed to delivering the highest level of care to our diverse patient community while fostering professional growth and development among our team members.
• Determine a diagnosis and develop/implement a personalized care plan for each patient.
• Provide preventative care and health education to empower patients and their caregivers for a full patient-centered approach.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including but not limited to other neurologists, cardiologists, radiologists, hospitalists, critical care team, palliative care team and emergency services.
• Stay ahead of the curve with ongoing education and training in the latest neurological advancements.
• Complete all EHR documentation and administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Familiarity with the EPIC EMR preferred