Neurohospitalist
Department of Neurology
Boston Medical Center – Brighton
Boston Medical Center Health System
Position Overview
Boston Medical Center – Brighton, a member of the BMC Health System, is seeking a full-time Neurohospitalist to join our expanding inpatient neurology team. This role is ideal for a dedicated clinician who is committed to delivering exceptional neurological care in a collaborative, community-focused hospital environment aligned with the academic mission of Boston Medical Center.
The Neurohospitalist will provide inpatient neurology consultation, acute neurological care, and support for patients admitted with neurologic disorders. We care for an array of patients with acute stroke, status epilepticus, neuromuscular, neuroinflammatory, and neuroinfectious diseases to name a few. We carry primary stroke center certification and are developing pathways to become a thrombectomy-ready site. This position comes with the opportunity to teach residents and medical students. A faculty appointment, academic support for research projects, and mentoring are provided.
The position offers the opportunity to practice in a supportive environment with strong ties to BMC’s Department of Neurology, ensuring access to subspecialty expertise, teaching opportunities, and research collaboration if desired.
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient neurology consultations for medical, surgical, and ICU teams.
- Manage a wide range of acute neurological conditions, including stroke, seizures, neuromuscular disorders, neuro-infectious diseases, and encephalopathy.
- Coordinate and collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, emergency medicine providers, and subspecialty neurologists.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care coordination with nursing, care management, and ancillary teams.
- Support teleneurology/stroke services as applicable.
- Provide optional teaching and supervision for medical students, residents, and APPs.
- Participate in quality improvement, clinical operations, and program development initiatives within the neurology service line.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree required.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology residency.
- Eligible for medical licensure in Massachusetts.
- Experience in inpatient neurology or stroke neurology preferred; new graduates with strong inpatient interest encouraged to apply.
Schedule & Practice Structure
- 24/7 every other week on the general service in house 8a-5p and home call thereafter with PA support.
- Full-time inpatient position with block scheduling (exact model determined during hiring process).
- Weekend or holiday coverage shared among neurology providers.
- Support from APPs, nursing, and inpatient care teams.
- Access to BMC system subspecialists and academic resources.
About Boston Medical Center – Brighton
BMC Brighton is part of the Boston Medical Center Health System, serving the Brighton and surrounding communities with high-quality, equitable, patient-centered care. The site is supported by the academic infrastructure of Boston Medical Center and maintains strong alignment with BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Paid time off, CME days, and CME stipend.
- Robust retirement plan options.
- Malpractice coverage with tail provided by the institution.
Compensation range:
The base salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to clinical FTE, qualifications, experience, education, board certifications, specialty, training, and scope of practice. The above hiring range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Any eligible incentive compensation is not included in the above compensation range and will be discussed during the interview process.
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Skills Required
- MD or DO degree
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology residency
- Eligible for medical licensure in Massachusetts
- Experience in inpatient neurology or stroke neurology preferred
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