POSITION SUMMARY:
Boston Medical Center – Brighton, a member of the Boston Medical Center Health System, is seeking a full-time Stroke Neurohospitalist to join our growing inpatient neurology service. We are seeking a neurologist specializing in complex inpatient neurological care, particularly acute stroke, focusing on rapid evaluation & treatment, and quality metrics. A clinician with expertise in acute stroke care who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered neurological care in a community hospital environment aligned with the academic mission of Boston Medical Center.
The Stroke 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 Stroke Neurohospitalist will play a key role in managing patients with ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, TIA, and other acute neurological emergencies, while providing general inpatient neurology support. The role includes close collaboration with BMC’s Comprehensive Stroke Center and access to tele stroke support, subspecialty consultation, and academic engagement.
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.
Position: Stroke Neurohospitalist
Department: Department of Neurology
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
Serve as the primary inpatient neurology consultant for stroke and acute neurologic emergencies.
Provide rapid assessment, diagnosis, and management of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients.
Support acute stroke alerts, NIHSS scoring, and coordination with emergency medicine and critical care teams.
Collaborate with BMC’s systemwide stroke program, including tele stroke as applicable.
Manage general inpatient neurology cases, including seizures, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, neuro-infectious diseases, and altered mental status.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, and care management teams.
Optional teaching opportunities with neurology residents, medical students, and APPs.
Take part in stroke quality improvement, metrics reporting, and program development initiatives.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
MD or DO degree required
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology residency.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology.
Eligible for medical licensure in Massachusetts.
EXPERIENCE:
Stroke fellowship training or significant inpatient stroke experience strongly preferred.
Experience with acute stroke workflows and NIHSS certification preferred.
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 Greater Boston community with equitable, high-quality care. The site maintains close alignment with BMC’s academic programs and mission to provide exceptional care without exception.
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Paid time off, CME days, and CME allowance.
Robust retirement plan options.
Malpractice coverage with tail provided by 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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