Neuro Hospitalist to work at our flagship hospital in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Neurology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/01/24

Are you looking to work at a nationally recognized Best Places to Work? Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a Neuro-Hospitalist physician to support our rapidly growing and evolving program at our Piedmont Atlanta Hospital campus. This is an excellent opportunity to help build on our existing Neurology program and grow the Neurosciences service line with the vision to become the highest quality and largest program in Georgia. The ideal physician will have the passion to help make Piedmont Healthcare and our patients better, and, to help support and expand the clinical excellence known that defines the Piedmont Healthcare family.

The service line includes Neurosurgery, Neuro-Hospitalist and Neuro-Intensivist services with a dedicated stroke/neuro unit and thriving spine and brain tumor programs. A dedicated Neuro-ICU unit, contiguous to neuro unit, will be developed in tandem with cerebrovascular program. The Piedmont system encompasses six Primary Stroke Centers and one thrombectomy capable center.

This opportunity will allow the right candidate to develop and foster the growth of our program and the ability to access state of the art technology. Piedmont cares for over 2,000 medical stroke admissions in the metro Atlanta area and over 3,000 across the entire system. The candidate will be welcomed by the existing team of neurosurgeons and other neuro specialists.

Requirements & Highlights:

  • BC/BE in Neurology
  • MD or DO degree
  • Active license in Georgia or eligible to obtain
  • APP support
  • System-wide 1:12 call
  • Tele-Neurology in place
  • 7 on/7 off shifts
  • Stroke Managers at each location
  • Ability to read EEGs is welcomed

Piedmont highlights & offers:

  • Competitive salary & Guarantee
  • Comprehensive benefits including CME
  • 401K with match
  • Physician Governance

Comprised of 22 hospitals, more than 2,500 employed physicians, and over 1,600 physician and specialist offices across greater Atlanta and North Georgia, Piedmont Healthcare is a fast-growing, recognized leader in delivering expert care. Metro Atlanta’s vibrant economy fuels a wealth of global communities and diverse cultural experiences, while the state of Georgia offers coastline beaches and mountain views. Live and work with the best at Piedmont in the big and small towns of the Peach State.