Neuro-Hospitalist

Rare Bird Recruiting; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 392,000 - 479,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is partnering with a premier regional hospital to recruit a Neuro-Hospitalist in Mattoon, Illinois. This full-time, inpatient-only position offers a 7-on/7-off cadence, night telemedicine support, and a fixed salary with a collaborative hospital environment.

The role requires MD/DO, Neurology residency, BC/BE status, Illinois license, and DEA registration. The successful candidate will lead inpatient services during blocks and provide ED coverage during daytime hours.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Completed Neurology Residency program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology.
• Active, unrestricted Illinois state license (or immediate eligibility).
• Valid DEA registration.
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work independently as the primary inpatient specialist during active shift blocks.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated inpatient neurological consultations and acute care management within a stroke-ready community hospital facility.
• Lead inpatient neuro-hospitalist services as the solo on-duty provider during your scheduled block, managing a low patient census.
• Provide Emergency Department coverage and consultations during daytime hours from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
• Utilize a flexible "round and go" clinical model, leaving campus once daily rounds are complete and returning for acute presentations until 7:00 PM.
• Night-time teleneurology service covers all inpatient and ER needs from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
• Maintain thorough EMRs for inpatient admissions, daily rounding, and consultations.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Independence

Education

MD/DO (Doctor of Medicine / Osteopathic)

Tools

DEA registration

Job description

Neuro-Hospitalist

Compensation: $435,000 annually

Job Type: Full-Time | 7-On / 7-Off (Tuesday - Monday) | "Round and Go" Flexibility

Location: Mattoon, Illinois

We have partnered closely with a premier regional healthcare facility to recruit a full-time, Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) Neuro-Hospitalist. This inpatient-only position offers an exceptional quality of life, featuring a highly desirable 7-on/7-off scheduling cadence, night-time telemedicine support, and a highly manageable, low-census clinical pace. If you are seeking a predictable acute care practice with a flat, guaranteed salary and a collaborative hospital environment, this opportunity is an ideal fit.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated inpatient neurological consultations and acute care management within a stroke-ready community hospital facility.
• Lead inpatient neuro-hospitalist services as the solo on-duty provider during your scheduled block, managing a highly comfortable and consistently low patient census.
• Provide Emergency Department coverage and consultations during daytime hours from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
• Utilize a flexible "round and go" clinical model, allowing you to leave campus once daily rounds are complete, remaining available to return in person for acute presentations until 7:00 PM.
• Benefit from seamless continuity of care with a dedicated night-time teleneurology service that completely covers all inpatient and ER needs from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely electronic medical records for all inpatient admissions, daily rounding, and consultations.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
• Successful completion of an accredited Neurology Residency program
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Neurology
• Active, unrestricted Illinois state medical license (or immediate eligibility to obtain)
• Valid DEA registration
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work independently as the primary inpatient specialist during active shift blocks

Benefits

• Standard annual quality bonus eligibility up to $10,000
• Competitive, standard sign-on and long-term retention bonus structures
• 10 days of annual paid time off scheduled in addition to the built-in, every-other-week-off structure
• 5 dedicated CME days
• $6,000 annual CME allowance, with all professional state license fees and renewals completely covered
• Up to $15,000 in relocation assistance provided
• Fully paid medical malpractice insurance coverage, including complete tail coverage at no cost to you
• High-end health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance policies
• Extremely competitive retirement plan with robust employer-funded contributions

Note on Compensation: The listed compensation range is not a guarantee. The final determined amount will be based on candidate qualifications, clinical experience, board certifications, and overall alignment with the department's productivity models. Contact us for more details.