Vascular Neurologist

Dignity Physician Careers; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

401k with match

Loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN seeks a fellowship-trained Vascular Neurologist to join a world‑renowned stroke neurology team. This full-time role offers a high-volume practice, a 7‑on/7‑off schedule, and a leading Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Board-eligible/board-certified in neurology with a vascular neurology fellowship; Tennessee license; ACLS/BLS. Competitive pay, relocation assistance, benefits, and academic collaboration.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board-eligible/Board-certified in Neurology.
• Completed a Vascular Neurology fellowship program.
• Ability to obtain an active medical license in Tennessee.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, treating, and managing vascular neurological conditions in a high-volume practice.
• Collaborating with stroke neurology, neuroimaging, neurocritical care, neurointervention, and neurosurgery teams.
• Participating in acute stroke research and clinical trials.
• Providing inpatient stroke care with a 7-on/7-off schedule; potential outpatient involvement.
• Contributing to academic growth and research through teaching and/or national collaborations.

Education

MD or DO degree

Vascular Neurology fellowship

Board-eligible/Board-certified in Neurology

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our full‑time Vascular Neurologist, you will be integral to the operations of a world‑renowned stroke neurology team at CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. This exceptional opportunity offers outstanding prospects for a fellowship‑trained vascular neurologist interested in working in a high‑volume practice at the forefront of the field of vascular neurology. Our DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center, consistently recognized as the #1 Best Regional Hospital in Chattanooga by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years (and TN's #4), and holding a consistent "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, provides an unparalleled environment for clinical excellence and acute stroke research.

Every day you will contribute to one of the largest and most organized stroke referral networks in the US, leveraging our strong neuro hospitalist, neuro interventional, and neurosurgery components, all unified under a single, highly collegial Institute of Neuroscience. Your work will typically involve a 7‑on/7‑off schedule, with the flexibility to focus primarily on the stroke service or to share your expertise between acute stroke and general neurology services, emphasizing both stroke diagnosis and secondary stroke prevention.

To be successful in this role, you must be Board‑Eligible or Board‑Certified in neurology with a fellowship in vascular neurology, bringing a passion for advanced stroke care and a drive for continuous improvement.

• Diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a broad spectrum of vascular neurological conditions within our high‑volume practice.
• Providing expert clinical care within our world‑renowned stroke neurology team, enhancing our DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center operations.
• Collaborating closely with a large team of clinicians specializing in stroke neurology, neuroimaging, neurocritical care, neurointervention, and neurosurgery.
• Executing acute stroke research, including artificial intelligence, device, stem cell, and other pharma clinical trials, with exceptional clinical research support.
• Managing inpatient stroke patient care through a shift work schedule, with potential for outpatient stroke clinic involvement.
• Utilizing expertise in shared services between acute stroke and general neurology, with a heavy emphasis on stroke diagnosis and secondary stroke prevention.
• Participating in Academic & Growth Opportunities, including teaching and/or research on a local, regional, or national level, supported by our strong academic affiliation.
• Fostering strong collaborations on clinical and research protocols nationally through our direct tie to CommonSpirit Health.

Job Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Board‑eligible/Board‑certified in Neurology
• Completed a Vascular Neurology fellowship program
• Ability to obtain an active medical license in the state of Tennessee
• Current American Heart Association ACLS and BLS certifications

Benefits

We are offering an excellent compensation package, a favorable call schedule, a commencement bonus & relocation assistance, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, 401k with match, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, CME & allowance, and potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.

Pay Range: $250,000–$350,000 / year.