PHYSICIAN - NEURO - HOSPITALIST

Independence Health System; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a BC/BE Neurohospitalist to join our inpatient neurology team on a 7-on/7-off schedule. In this role you will provide comprehensive inpatient neurologic care, including consults, acute stroke response, and EEG interpretation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical expertise in acute neurological disorders and a commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care, while

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• USMLE/COMLEX-US completion.
• Board certification in Neurology preferred or board-eligible.
• Current medical license in PA or eligible to obtain licensure.
• BLS certification.
• DEA registration.
• Act 33/34/73 clearances as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient neurology consult services.
• Respond to acute stroke alerts and manage stroke care.
• Interpret routine and continuous EEGs.
• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, ED, and other specialists.
• Document care in the EMR and contribute to quality initiatives.
• Discharge planning and communication with primary care physicians.

Skills

Neurology

Inpatient care

EEG interpretation

Stroke management

Team leadership

Medical license

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certification in Neurology

Tools

EMR systems

EEG equipment experience

Job description

Seeking a BC/BE Neurohospitalist to join our inpatient neurology team. This position follows a 7-on/7-off schedule and is responsible for providing comprehensive inpatient neurologic care, including consultation services, attending acute stroke alerts, interpreting EEGs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care. Candidates should have strong clinical expertise in acute neurological disorders and a commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

• 7-on/7-off inpatient schedule
• Provide inpatient neurology consult services
• Respond to and manage acute stroke alerts
• Interpret routine and continuous EEGs
• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, emergency medicine physicians, and other specialists
• Document patient care in the electronic medical record and participate in quality improvement initiatives

Essential Job Functions

• Refer patients to medical specialists, social services or other professionals as appropriate.
• Participate in continuing education activities to maintain or enhance knowledge skills.
• Direct, coordinate, or supervise the patient care activities of nursing or support services.
• Write patient discharge summaries and send them to primary care physicians.
• Conduct discharge planning and discharge patients.
• Communicate with patients' primary care physicians upon discharge to maintain continuity and quality of care.
• Prescribe medications or treatment regimens to hospital inpatients.
• Order or interpret the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiography (x-rays).
• Attend inpatient consultations in areas of specialty.
• Diagnose, treat, or provide continuous care to hospital inpatients.
• Admit patients for hospital stays.
• Traveling between multiple hospitals locations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
• Four (4) or seven (7) years of internship and residency training, pertaining to specialty.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Experience in Healthcare setting.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Successful completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA).
• Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, or board eligible.
• DEA License
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Extreme Heat X X Extreme Cold X X Heights X X Confined Spaces X X Extreme Noise(>85dB) X X Mechanical Hazards X X Use of Vibrating Tools X X Operates Vehicle (company) X X Operates Heavy Equipment X X Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices X X Rotates All Shifts X X 8 Hours Shifts X X 10-12 Hours Shifts X X On-Call X X Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk) X X Travel Between Sites X X Direct Patient Care X X Respirator Protective Equipment X X Eye Protection X X Head Protection (hard hat) X X Hearing Protection X X Hand Protection X X Feet, Toe Protection X X Body Protection X X Latex Exposure X X Solvent Exposure X X Paint (direct use) Exposure X X Dust (sanding) Exposure X X Ethylene Oxide Exposure X X Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure X X Blood/Body Fluid Exposure X X Chemicals (direct use) Exposure X X Mist Exposure X X Wax Stripper (direct use) X X Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure X X Ionizing Radiation Exposure X X Laser Exposure X X