Tele Neurohospitalist

American Academy of Neurology; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

American Academy of Neurology seeks a Tele-Neurohospitalist for remote, overnight coverage across multiple partner sites. This locum-tenens or full-time opportunity supports CA or TX licensed physicians with a flexible 9 pm–5 am PT schedule and central backup.

The role emphasizes inpatient tele-neurology, stroke coverage, ED and inpatient consults, and collaboration with onsite teams to maintain continuity of care. A strong team supports you throughout each shift.

Qualifications

• Active state license in CA or TX.
• Board certified or board eligible; stroke coverage experience required.
• At least 2 years of inpatient experience.
• Clean NPDB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight tele-neurology coverage across 8-10 partner sites per shift.
• Respond to ED admissions and support onsite physicians so they can rest until morning.
• Manage neurologic needs that do not require the on-call neurologist to come in, including stroke alerts.
• Collaborate with onsite physicians, nursing teams, and the on-call neurologist; a central command center provides backup if simultaneous alerts come in at different facilities.
• Support continuity of care.

Skills

Stroke coverage

Inpatient neurology

Tele-neurology

Job description

Tele-Neurohospitalist Opportunity - Locum Tenens or Full-Time

Flexible Scheduling Remote Tele-Health

The Opportunity:

Cover tele-neurology for partner hospitals from the comfort of your home. This remote assignment offers a flexible schedule of 10 shifts per month, a steady and manageable consult volume, and a central command team backing you up on every shift. Ideal for experienced inpatient physicians holding an active CA or TX license.

Assignment Details

• Location: Remote / Tele-Health (covering sites in CA or tX)
• Start Date: Flexible
• Duration: Ongoing
• Schedule: Overnight coverage, 9 pm - 5 am PT. 10 overnight shifts/month; shifts do not need to be consecutive.
• CA: 3 FTEs open - 9 pm - 5 am PT
• Setting: Inpatient tele-neurology; ED and inpatient consults with stroke coverage required.
• Pods: Targeted 8-10 sites per overnight shift.
• Volume: Approx. 1 consult per hour (typically 8-10 per night); average productivity 0.74

What You’ll Do

• Provide overnight tele-neurology coverage across 8-10 partner sites per shift
• Respond to ED requests for admissions and handle any issue the onsite physician cannot, so the onsite doc can rest until morning
• Manage neurologic needs that do not require the on-call neurologist to come in, including stroke alerts
• Collaborate with onsite physicians, nursing teams, and the on-call neurologist; a central command center provides backup if simultaneous alerts come in at different facilities (you will not be expected to manage both)
• Support continuity of care

Requirements

• Required licensure: Active state license in CA or TX
• Certifications: Board certified or truly board eligible. Stroke coverage experience required
• Experience expectations: At least 2 years of recent and relevant inpatient experience
• Clean NPDB preferred

Job ID

Internal Tracking Number: 145925