Neuro Hospitalist- Idaho

Neuro Hospitalist (MD/DO)

The Neuro Hospitalist provides comprehensive inpatient neurological care to hospitalized patients with acute and complex neurologic conditions. This role focuses on rapid evaluation, diagnosis, and management of neurological emergencies and inpatient consultative services while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary hospital teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Evaluate, diagnose, and manage hospitalized patients with acute neurological conditions, including stroke, seizures, encephalopathy, neuromuscular disorders, and neurocritical care conditions

Provide inpatient neurology consultations and daily rounding

Manage acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients, including thrombolytic and post-intervention care

Interpret neuroimaging, EEGs, and other diagnostic studies

Collaborate with emergency medicine, hospital medicine, neurosurgery, neurocritical care, and rehabilitation teams

Participate in stroke alerts, rapid response teams, and inpatient neurology call coverage

Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans

Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and prognosis

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record

Participate in quality improvement initiatives, stroke certification activities, and peer review

Adhere to hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Completion of an accredited Neurology residency program

Board eligible or board certified in Neurology

Fellowship training in vascular neurology or neurocritical care preferred but not required

Active or eligible state medical license

DEA registration or eligibility

Expertise in acute inpatient neurology and stroke management

Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills

Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities

Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment

Inpatient hospital setting with possible ICU and step-down unit coverage

Shift-based or block scheduling model

Call responsibilities vary by practice model