Neurohospitalist | $700K Guaranteed Starting Salary | Exceptional Work-Life Balance

• Seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Neurologist to join our growing neuroscience team as a Neurohospitalist.
• This hospital-based position offers the opportunity to focus on the evaluation and management of patients with acute neurologic conditions while working collaboratively with hospitalists, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists, neurosurgeons, advanced practice providers, and other specialists.
• The position is ideal for a neurologist who enjoys the acuity and variety of inpatient neurology and is looking for a practice with a defined schedule, strong clinical support, and excellent work-life balance.

Position Highlights

• Hospital-based practice focused primarily on inpatient neurological care
• Evaluate and manage neurological consultations from the Emergency Department, hospitalist service, ICU, and other inpatient specialties
• Manage a broad spectrum of acute neurological conditions, including stroke, seizures, altered mental status, neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders, headaches, and other neurological emergencies
• Participate in the evaluation and treatment of acute stroke patients, including thrombolytic therapy and coordination with interventional/neurosurgical services when appropriate
• Collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Critical Care, Neurosurgery, Radiology, Rehabilitation, and other specialties
• Opportunity to participate in the continued development of stroke and neuroscience services
• Dedicated hospital-based model with limited or no traditional outpatient clinic responsibilities
• Predictable block scheduling designed to provide meaningful time away from work
• Strong nursing, imaging, rehabilitation, laboratory, and ancillary support
• Access to advanced diagnostic services, including MRI, CT, EEG, and other neurological testing
• Opportunity to teach residents and medical students, if applicable
• Excellent opportunity for a neurologist seeking a clinically rewarding practice with a strong emphasis on work-life balance

Responsibilities

The Neurohospitalist will provide timely neurological evaluation and treatment for hospitalized and emergency department patients requiring neurological consultation.

Responsibilities include managing acute neurological conditions, coordinating diagnostic evaluations, developing treatment plans, communicating with patients and families, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and coordinating appropriate outpatient follow-up following discharge.

The Neurohospitalist may also participate in stroke protocols, quality initiatives, clinical pathway development, and other efforts designed to improve neurological care throughout the organization.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will be:

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of practice
• Eligible for hospital medical staff privileges
• Comfortable managing a broad range of acute neurological conditions
• Stroke experience strongly preferred
• Committed to high-quality, patient-centered and collaborative care

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate enjoys the diagnostic complexity and clinical variety of neurology but prefers a hospital-focused practice model rather than building and maintaining a traditional outpatient practice.

This opportunity may be particularly attractive to neurologists seeking a predictable schedule, high-acuity clinical medicine, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to focus on patient care during scheduled shifts while enjoying significant time off.

Recruiter's Insight

Pay Less. With A Cost Of Living Of 30% Less compared to St. Louis, This opportunity and Community will provide You With Significant Buying Power With The Opportunity To build your dream home, pay off medical school loans, and Retire Early.

The Housing Market. With Average Home Pricing Settled At $126,363 And Where A Desirable 3300 Square Ft./ 5 Bedroom/4 Bath Home Sold For $245,000, Building A Quality Of Life With Substantial Savings Is Easy.

The Community. The Community Is Welcoming To New Members And Offers A Series Of Fun Events Throughout The Year For Family Members And Getting To Know One Another.

Why this Employer? This Employer Is Committed To Its Doctors And The Entire Employee Staff And Enjoys Long Term Retention Of Its Key Physician Personnel Due To Exceptional Compensation And Quality Of Life Provided By The Community.

Closest Major City

• 114 miles to Saint Louis, MO
• 120 miles to Indianapolis, IN
• 163 miles to Louisville, KY
• 170 miles to Chicago, IL

Colleges and Universities

• Lake Land College (Full-time enrollment: 7,499; Located in Mattoon, IL)
• Eastern Illinois University (about 11 miles; Charleston, IL; Full-time enrollment: 9,414)
• Richland Community College (about 40 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,434)
• Millikin University (about 41 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,419)
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (about 45 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 47,528)

Recreation

• The city of Mattoon has 5 main parks and a bicycle and walking path for enjoyment.
• The Douglas-Hart Nature Center was established to recreate and maintain two native habitats of Illinois, the prairie and deciduous forest, as they appeared before intensive use of modern man. Trails wind throughout Douglas-Hart Nature Center's thirty-five acres. Observation stations are designated along the length of our 0.8 mile loop. An accompanying trail guide, detailing interesting and unique features of the prairie and deciduous forest, is available to all visitors.
• Lake Mattoon is fed by the Little Wabash River and is a popular recreation spot for boating, fishing, and camping.

Shopping

• The Cross County Mall includes stores such as, JC Penney, Carsons, Maurices, Payless Shoes, Rue21 & More.
• The Thompson Thrift Plaza includes stores such as, Aspen Dental, All About Eyes, PetSmart, Hibbett Sports, Cato Fashions, Buffalo Wild Wings, The Cash Store, Wireless Mikes & so much more.
• The quaint, newly renovated Downtown Mattoon offers stores from a wide variety. From candy shops, specialty shops, furniture stores, restaurants, bars, music stores and more youll never want to leave.