Neurology, Neurohospitalist Needed

Competitive compensation + relocation and work-life balance with block 12-hr day/night schedule. Full-time (1.0 FTE) Neurohospitalist at Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA. Inpatient role covering ICU (closed 29-bed unit) and acute stroke service; block schedule with day/night 12-hr shifts; physician-employed; relocation for qualified hires. - BE/BC in Neurology - Stroke fellowship preferred - Able to obtain WA medical license - Experience with acute neurological care and stroke management - Comfortable working in ICU/acute inpatient settings

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington is actively recruiting a full-time (1.0FTE) Neurohospitalist to join a growing inpatient team dedicated to serving the needs of patients with acute neurological disease. Virginia Mason has been providing stroke care since 2011 and currently treats more than 350+ patients per year. Our Neurohospitalists are part of a robust team of Neurosurgeons, Endovascular Neurosurgeons, Neuro-Interventional Radiologists, Intensivists, Hospitalists, Respiratory Therapists and Neurologists providing patients access to the latest in cutting-edge intracranial and endovascular therapy. Our team consists of 4 other Neurohospitalist physicians. We work a block schedule which includes both day and night shifts (12 hours) Our ICU has 29 beds and is a closed unit. Supportive team, including neuro-trained advanced providers, clinical nurse specialists, stroke coordination and dedicated care management. VMMC has achieved AHA Get With The Guidelines Gold Plus certification as well as Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus, Advanced Therapy and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. Complete neuroscience institute within the Virginia Mason system; providing treatments from surgery to rehabilitation. Personalized patient care, including 1:1 nursing support for acute stroke patients. Growing ambulatory, in-patient, tele-neurology and tele-stroke program serving as the hub to two hospitals in the region. Nurse driven code stroke process and rapid response. Physician employed hospital and medical center where collaboration and new ideas are encouraged. Opportunity to practice many facets of Neurology and see a wide spectrum of neurological disorders, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (AlS), seizure disorders, tumors of the brain and spinal cord, movement disorders, and migraine management. Physician involvement in Virginia Mason’s leading process improvement work. Competitive compensation and complete benefits package, including relocation for those who qualify. #BE/BC in Neurology Stroke fellowship training preferred Able to obtain a medical professional license in the State of WA Virginia Mason Francisan Health (VMFH) is fulfilling our vision of transforming healthcare by expanding our collaborative care team. We have an opportunity for a 1.0 FTE Neurohospitalist physician in desirable Seattle, Washington.