Physician-NeuroHospitalist

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 304,000 - 337,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, WA is seeking BE/BC Neurohospitalist to join its inpatient neurology service. This role focuses on acute diagnostic evaluation, stroke care, and collaboration with ED, ICU and subspecialists.

You will provide inpatient consultations, oversee transitions of care and participate in quality initiatives, with four 10-hour shifts and weekends in rotation.

Qualifications

• Board certified/eligible in Neurology at time of employment.
• Stroke specialty training preferred.
• Licensed in WA by the time of employment.
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage hospitalized patients with acute or complex neurologic conditions.
• Provide inpatient consultation services across medical, surgical, and ICU units.
• Interpret neuroimaging and diagnostic studies (CT, MRI, EEG, lumbar punctures, labs).
• Collaborate with emergency medicine, hospital medicine, ICU teams, and subspecialty consultants.
• Guide transitions of care, including discharge planning, outpatient follow-up, and rehabilitation referrals.

Education

BE/BC Neurology

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title - you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

The Neuro Hospitalist is a key member of the inpatient neuroscience care team, providing expert consultation and management of neurologic conditions in hospitalized patients. This physician plays a pivotal role in acute diagnostic evaluation, stabilization, and multidisciplinary coordination across departments to ensure timely, evidence-based care for complex neurologic presentations.

Working exclusively in the inpatient setting, the Neuro Hospitalist serves patients with a wide range of neurologic disorders, including stroke, seizures, encephalopathy, demyelinating diseases, and neuroinfectious conditions. This position involves high-impact collaboration with emergency medicine, hospital medicine, ICU teams, and subspecialty consultants to guide evaluation, treatment, and transitions of care.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage hospitalized patients with acute or complex neurologic conditions
• Provide inpatient consultation services across medical, surgical, and ICU units
• Interpret neuroimaging and diagnostic studies (CT, MRI, EEG, lumbar punctures, labs)
• Participate in rapid response, stroke alerts, and time-sensitive interventions in coordination with emergency teams
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary providers including intensivists, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation specialists, and case managers
• Guide transitions of care, including discharge planning, outpatient follow-up, and rehabilitation referrals
• Document clinical encounters accurately and maintain compliance with institutional and regulatory standards
• Participate in quality improvement efforts, team meetings, and continuing education

FTE:1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: four 10-hour shifts per week, will include weekends as part of a rotation

This position can be based in either the Puget Sound Region or Spokane, WA depending on desired location*

for more information, contact: [e-mail]

Position Summary

The MultiCare Health System Neurology Department is looking for a BE/BC Neurohospitalist to join its thriving practice. This opportunity offers excellent departmental collegiality with eighteen Neurology providers in the department, several with subspecialty practices. Join a practice with a blend of general neurology and support in the subspecialty that you enjoy practicing in.

You’ll find everything you need to excel in your job including outstanding facilities, comprehensive resources and talented teammates sharing your commitment to quality patient care. MultiCare is a recognized leader in the use of advanced technology and EPIC, our Electronic Medical Record (EMR), keeps our staff better connected throughout the healthcare system.

Requirements

• Board certified/eligible in Neurology at time of employment
• Stroke specialty training preferred
• Licensed in the state of WA by the time of employment
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

About Tacoma General Hospital

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, in the heart of Tacoma, WA, is a 367-bed regional medical center delivering cutting-edge care. With a 24-hour Emergency Department, Level II Adult Trauma Center, advanced cardiac, neurological, orthopedic and robotic surgery, Tacoma General combines innovation with compassionate care. Home to the MultiCare Regional Cancer Center, a Family Birth Center and specialized neonatal care in partnership with Mary Bridge Children’s, our collaborative, mission-driven teams offer a rewarding environment for career growth and professional excellence.

About the Tacoma Community

Tacoma, just 30 miles south of Seattle, blends big-city amenities with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From scenic waterfronts and mountain trails to vibrant arts, dining and brewery scenes, Tacoma offers something for everyone - outdoor enthusiasts, families and young professionals alike. With strong schools and universities, it’s a city where you can live, work and play.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $304,024.00 - $336,591.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.