Neurology - Neurocritical Care Intensivist

Job Description

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity for a Neurocritical Care Intensivist

Our organization is thrilled to announce a remarkable opening for a fellowship-trained, Board Certified or Board Eligible Neurocritical Care Intensivist physician. This position is based in a highly active multi-disciplinary neuroscience institute situated in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The chosen candidate will serve as a Neurocritical Care Intensivist within the hospital and play a vital role as a physician partner in the Neuroscience Institute, delivering continuous care to patients in the neuro ICU.

The Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute has earned recognition from the American Heart/Stroke Association as a Gold Plus center since 2012, along with accolades such as Target Stroke Gold Plus Elite, Target Stroke Silver Plus (2025), and Advanced Therapy (2022, 2023, and 2025). Additionally, it has received the Get With the Guidelines Commitment to Quality Award for 2025, a distinction held by only 158 hospitals across the nation. Currently, there are over 87 active trials and protocols being conducted throughout the hospital, including those within the Neuroscience Institute.

Located on the campus of Holy Cross Hospital, the facility features a dedicated 20-bed Neuro ICU and a 50-bed neuro step-down unit, staffed with specialized nursing for neuro patients. Neurodiagnostic testing, including EEG, EMG, and EP, is available in both outpatient and inpatient settings. The institute also boasts a level 3 NAEC certified, 4-bed EMU with 24/7 on-site monitoring. Furthermore, there is an Intensive Rehabilitation Unit (IRU) and neuro-focused outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy services.

Call Schedule and Coverage

The call schedule for this role is 1:2, with the current program having one neurocritical care intensivist. The selected candidate will collaborate with this individual to share Neuro ICU responsibilities. A fellowship in critical care with a focus on neurosciences is a prerequisite for this position.

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional chance for a Neurocritical Care Intensivist to establish a thriving practice within a bustling multi-disciplinary neuroscience institute.

Recruitment Package

Our organization provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for employed providers, which includes:

• Competitive salary with a two-year income guarantee
• Production bonuses based on RVUs
• Health, dental, vision, malpractice, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• CME reimbursement
• 403b retirement plan
• Paid relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonus