Neurology Hospitalist

Sterling St James Inc.; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 392,000 - 479,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Sterling St James Inc. is seeking a Neuro-Hospitalist in Mattoon, IL for a full-time inpatient role. The position offers a 7-on/7-off cadence with round-and-go flexibility, night teleneurology support, and a highly predictable salary in a collaborative hospital setting.

The ideal candidate is BC/BE in Neurology, with an MD/DO, an active Illinois license or eligibility, and a commitment to high-quality patient care in a stroke-ready facility.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Completed Neurology Residency program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology.
• Active Illinois medical license or immediate eligibility.
• Valid DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient neurological consultations and acute care in a stroke-ready hospital.
• Lead inpatient neuro-hospitalist services as solo on-duty provider during block.
• Cover ED and provide daytime consultations 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.
• Utilize a round-and-go model; return for acute cases until 7 PM.
• Coordinate with night teleneurology for 7 PM–7 AM coverage.
• Maintain thorough EHR documentation daily.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Independent practice

Inpatient care

Education

MD or DO degree

Neurology Residency

Tools

EMR systems

Telemedicine tools

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.