Hospitalist Job at Regional Brain Institute in Tulsa, OK

Job ID: 1416938

Physician | Hospitalist Job | Tulsa, OK 74136

part of Regional Brain Institute

Job Title: Stroke Floor Hospitalist (Internal Medicine)
Organization: Regional Brain Institute (RBI)
Service Site: SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital—Oklahoma City, Comprehensive Stroke Center, 1000 N Lee Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Other RBI service sites may be available.
Position Summary: RBI seeks a dedicated Hospitalist (Internal Medicine) to provide expert care for stroke and neurocritical patients in the inpatient setting at our Comprehensive Stroke Center, SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital—Oklahoma City.
Your Role:

Serve as the primary admitting and attending physician for patients on the Stroke Floor.
Manage inpatient patients who have/had stroke, neurocritical care, and related conditions.
Lead a multidisciplinary team (PT, OT, ST, Case Management) to optimize patient outcomes.
Collaborate closely with Neuro ICU physicians, stroke/vascular neurologists, neuro- interventionalists, and other consultants.
Coordinate with stroke navigators, nursing teams, and night-coverage providers.
Manage patient census and coordinate transfers (inbound and among hospitalist teams) as needed.
When stroke/neuro census is low, provide general management of uncomplicated cases in nephrology, endocrinology, oncology, hematology, cardiology, gastroenterology, allergy, critical care, pulmonary, rheumatology, and infectious disease.

Schedule: On-site, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Shift duration may be reduced in the future.
Privileges:

Internal Medicine Core Privileges: (including lumbar puncture and general management of uncomplicated subspecialty cases).
Moderate Sedation for Non-Anesthesia Providers: Must meet one of the following:

Current ACLS, ATLS, or PALS/NRP certification AND successful completion of competency test (score ≥ 80%) on pharmacological agents used for sedation.
Current board certification in Emergency Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, or Neonatology.

MD/DO with board certification/eligibility in Internal Medicine.
Stroke/neurocritical care experience is strongly preferred. Additional in-service stroke/neuro training may be provided.
Strong clinical, leadership, and communication skills.
Ability to work well in a busy, high-acuity environment.
Physical Requirements (without limitation):

Apply: Submit CV, Cover Letter, and Writing Sample to Jessie Ballard at Regional Brain Institute.