Vascular Neurologist

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent, quality, patient experience on daily basis.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree

• Board certified/board eligible

• Ability to obtain an active medical license in state of Tennessee and/or Georgia

Overview

CHI Memorial Hospital is currently seeking a full-time Vascular Neurologist. This position will be integral to the operations of a world-renowned comprehensive stroke center expert in both clinical care and acute stroke research. Building on one of the largest and most organized stroke referral networks in the US, the position offers outstanding opportunity for a fellowship-trained vascular neurologist interested in working in a high-volume practice at the forefront of the field of vascular neurology.

The position involves a 7-on/7-off schedule with work shared between the acute stroke and general neurology services with heavy emphasis on both services for stroke diagnosis and secondary stroke prevention. Opportunity to be involved in stroke clinicals are also available if interested.

CHI Memorial is a comprehensive stroke center with a strong neuro hospitalist, neuro interventional, and neurosurgery components all under a single highly collegial Institute of Neuroscience. Some participation in our telemedicine program would be expected, however no experience in telemedicine is needed. At the forefront of acute stroke research for over 15 years, our team is looking for candidates with a passion to combine clinical care and involvement in stroke research.

Our team currently co-directs the national Neuroscience collaborative for Common Spirit, our parent company, the second largest health care system in the country. With tremendous support from our hospital administration and tight collaboration with our partners including Baylor St Luke’s in Houston and the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, our program is focused on adoption of protocols and technology driving to the very best patient outcomes.

With strong academic affiliation, ample opportunities for involvement in teaching and/or research on a local, regional, or national level exist for interested candidates. Located in the internationally renowned mid-sized city of Chattanooga, the position boasts one of the most beautiful and family friendly locations to work and play worldwide.

Opportunity

• Candidates must be board-eligible, or board-certified in neurology with a fellowship in vascularneurology.

• The position would be supported by a large team of clinicians with expertise in stroke neurology, neuroimaging, neurocritical care, neurointervention, neurosurgery and outpatient neurology.

• Exceptional clinical research support is available through the Chattanooga Center for Neurologic Research, a world leader in the execution of acute stroke research including artificial intelligence, device, stem cell and other pharma clinical trials. Funding support for research is also available through the Neuroscience Innovation Foundation, a private Chattanooga-based non-profit.

• Direct tie to Common Spirit Health offers extensive opportunity for collaboration on clinical and research protocols nationally.

• Excellent compensation package and favorable call schedule will be offered.

• A shift work schedule focusing primarily on inpatient stroke patient care.

• Visa support is provided if needed.

• Sign On Bonus & Relocation Assistance

• Full Benefits & CME Allowance

• 200+ Physician/APP Multi-Specialty Group

• 3 Hospitals, 40 OR Beds

About CHI Memorial

• CHI Memorial is a not-for-profit, faith-based 459-bed healthcare system with 3 campuses (Chattanooga and Hixson in TN and Fort Oglethorpe in GA). CHI Memorial is a ministry of Common Spirit Health, a faith-based network of hospitals and other care centers covering 21 states and accessible to nearly one in four U.S. residents.

• CHI Memorial is a regional referral center of choice with 4,000 employees and more than 625 affiliated physicians providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee, North Georgia and Northwest Alabama. CHI Memorial Medical Group is an expansive network of 250 physicians and advanced practice clinicians in 46 practices across our region.

• CHI Memorial is an award-winning provider of…