Academic Neurohospitalist (MD/DO) - UNC School of Medicine

Description

Academic Neurohospitalist (MD/DO) - UNC School of Medicine

The Division of Comprehensive Neurology within the UNC Department of Neurology is seeking a fulltime Neurohospitalist to join our dynamic academic faculty. This position offers the opportunity to provide highquality inpatient neurologic care while engaging in medical education, quality improvement, and scholarly activity within a nationally recognized academic medical center. The appointment is a fixedterm Clinical (nontenure) track position, well suited for clinicians who are passionate about inpatient neurology and teaching in a collaborative, learnerrich environment. UNC Hospitals serves as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and a Level IV Epilepsy Center, providing robust infrastructure to support complex neurologic care. Faculty have full access to advanced neuroimaging, EEG and neurodiagnostic services, and integrated teleneurology resources. The institution offers strong systemwide and serviceline support, with significant planned growth across the Neurosciences service line. Opportunities for leadership and program development are available based on experience, interest, and departmental needs.

Service Model & Coverage

• Primary inpatient neurology and consultative care with no Stroke or NeuroICU service
• Daily volumes include approximately 10-15 primary patients and 5-8 consults, supported by an APP managing 2-5 intermediatecare patients
• Weekend coverage is shared on a 1:3-1:4 rotation

Schedule & Call Structure

• Predictable, blockbased schedule with a rotating mix of clinical responsibilities:
• 7 inperson inpatient service days and 4 TeleNeurology days (8:00 AM-5:00 PM) per 3week cycle
• Nights covered by fellows or a nocturnist structure
• Athome call only, limited to transfer requests and resident support
• No Stroke call responsibilities
• Optional participation in additional activities based on qualifications and interest

Practice Scope

• Balanced primary service and consultative inpatient neurology
• No Stroke service
• No NeuroICU coverage

TeamBased Support

• 1 Advanced Practice Provider (intermediate care focus)
• The Neurohospitalist will be actively involved in teaching medical students, neurology residents, offservice residents, and fellows. Educational responsibilities include bedside teaching, direct supervision, and required evaluation of trainees. Participation in additional educational activities is optional and is recognized within the compensation plan. This position is a FixedTerm Clinical Track appointment with a clinicianeducator focus and includes a clear, established pathway for promotion. UNC fixedterm promotion criteria are available through Faculty Affairs.

- 2 residents on inpatient service

- 2 residents on consult service

- Additional interns and medical students

Research & Scholarly Support

• Clinical FTE: 0.9 cFTE
• Access to research infrastructure if pursuing trials or grantfunded work
• Encouragement and incentive support for:

- Quality improvement initiatives

- Educational scholarship

- Abstracts, posters, and national meeting presentations

• Areas of emphasis include:

- Inpatient neurology outcomes

- Length of stay and readmissions

- Postdischarge care planning

- Educational innovation and QI initiatives

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• BoardCertified or BoardEligible in Neurology
• Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina
• Fellowship training in Neurohospitalist Medicine or equivalent experience

Recruiter: Laura Oakes, laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu

Other Information

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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