Inpatient Vascular Neurologist (MD/DO)

Inova Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME support

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Retirement plan 457B

Job summary

Inova Neurosciences and Inova Alexandria Hospital in Virginia seek a dedicated Vascular Neurologist to join the team. The full-time position offers a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance, with a physician-led organization and strong patient care mission.

You will diagnose and treat acute cerebrovascular disorders, coordinate stroke care with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD from an accredited institution
• Neurology residency completed; vascular neurology fellowship completed
• Board eligible or board certified in Neurology
• Virginia medical license or eligibility
• BLS certification at start
• CMS/Medicare credentialing and medical staff privileges

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and management of acute cerebrovascular events
• Lead rapid stroke assessment and thrombolysis decisions
• Interpret neuroimaging to guide patient care
• Collaborate with ED, neurointerventional, neurosurgery, critical care, rehab and hospital medicine teams
• Monitor patients through hospitalization and optimize recovery
• Participate in stroke program quality initiatives and rounds
• Educate patients, families and clinicians on stroke prevention and treatment

Skills

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

Emergency stroke management

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Neurology residency

Vascular Neurology fellowship

Board eligible or board certified in Neurology

Virginia medical license

BLS certification

Job description

Inova Neurosciences and Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Vascular Neurologist to join the team. This role will be full-time and is sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

Inova Neurology provides patients with the highest level of care relating to diagnostic, treatment and research services for neurological and related disorders. Our physicians are board certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, sleep medicine, internal medicine, electroencephalography, vascular neurology and electrodiagnostic medicine.

Our practice also offers in-office testing for a wide range of neurological and sleep disorders.

Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities
• Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program
• Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater
• CME Support: Up to $3,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: Offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Not-for-profit status is eligible for public service loan forgiveness
• Work/Life Balance: Offering paid time off and paid parental leave

Inpatient Vascular Neurologist (MD/DO) Job Responsibilities:

• Provide consultation, evaluation, and management of patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, transient ischemic attack (TIA), and other cerebrovascular disorders.
• Lead rapid stroke assessment and treatment decision-making, including administration of thrombolytic therapy and coordination of endovascular interventions.
• Interpret neuroimaging and diagnostic studies to guide evidence-based patient care.
• Collaborate with emergency medicine, neurointerventional, neurosurgery, critical care, rehabilitation, and hospital medicine teams to ensure seamless patient management.
• Manage patients throughout hospitalization, including monitoring neurological status, preventing complications, and optimizing recovery.
• Participate in stroke program quality initiatives, multidisciplinary rounds, and performance improvement efforts to maintain comprehensive stroke center standards.
• Educate patients, families, trainees, and healthcare professionals on stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery.
• Document clinical findings and treatment plans in accordance with regulatory, quality, and organizational standards.

Inpatient Vascular Neurologist (MD/DO) Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution.
• Training: Successful completion of Neurology residency program and successful completion of Vascular Neurology fellowship.
• Board Certification: Board eligible or board certified in Neurology
• Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start
• Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
• Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: 1+ years of physician experience in Vascular Neurology