PRACTICE SPECIFICS

• We are seeking 2 additional Stroke Neurologists to join our existing team. These are growth positions – not replacements.
• We are a designated a Primary Stroke Center – working toward becoming a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
• Candidates will provide stroke care for St. Mary’s Medical Center and tele-stroke for regional hospitals.
• Certified Stroke Center with inpatient CARF-Stroke Certified Rehab.
• Building comprehensive and coordinated neuroscience programs currently supported by 7 Neurologists, 2 Stroke Neurologist, 1 Tele-stroke program specialist, 1 Stroke Program Manager, 1 Pediatric Neurologist, 1 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, 4 Adult Nurse Practitioners, 1 Physician Assistant, 1 Certified Nurse Specialist, 2 Neuropsychologist, 4 Psychometrists, 3 Neurosurgeons, 5 Adult Physiatrists and 1 Pediatric Physiatrist. We are also in the process of developing a Neuro-Hospitalist program.
• Primarily inpatient position with periodic “Stroke Clinic” days.
• Medical Center is a 336-bed regional tertiary hospital. Inpatient rehab unit is a 150-bed hospital. This includes a Neuroscience unit at Medical Center including a Neuro Trauma unit and Neuro step down unit along with general beds.
• Stroke program is supported by Vascular Lab with Neurosonology capabilities. Imaging capabilities: 24/7 MRI, acute [Register to View] MRI protocol, perfusion studies, diagnostic angiograms.
• Anticipated work schedule: 7 on 7 off with shared call
• Our ideal candidate would have completed a Stroke Fellowship and have tele-stroke experience.

REQUIREMENTS

• BC/BE in Neurology and fellowship trained in Stroke

LOCATION

• Duluth, MN & Superior WI – Harbor cities, 10 minutes apart at the westernmost tip of Lake Superior
• Located in the #1 city in America, according to Outside Magazine!
• 150 miles north of the north of Minneapolis/St. Paul
• Metro population: 125,000
• Regional service area: 460,000.