Physician, Neurohospitalist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Murfreesboro, TN

Facility Name: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Schedule: PRN

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan

• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you'll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

• Join an established team of physicians and APPs

• Practice setting: Inpatient neurohospitalist service

• Access to state of the art patient rooms and facilities; certified stroke program, outstanding surgical support with robotic surgery capability

• Employed position within a nonprofit health system

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in neurology

• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

About the Facility

• 411bed hospital

• Serving a population of approximately 350,000

• Integrated referral network

• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture

• Long-term practice stability

• National network with local autonomy

• Mission-centered care rooted in service

Responsibilities:

• Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.

• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.

• Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.

• Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.

• Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.

• Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.

• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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