Neurohospitalist Job at Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA

NEUROHOSPITALIST NEEDED FOR A TOP PERFORMING HOSPITAL PRACTICE

Mary Washington Healthcare’s Neurohospitalist group in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is seeking physicians to join our growing practice. We’re looking for energetic, compassionate, and motivated candidates that are committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Our team consists of highly skilled neurologists who are focused on serving the central Virginia communities and the greater Washington metropolitan area. We have two Sleep Medicine facilities, an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), and we are stroke certified.

The Neurohospitalist provides inpatient consult services for acutely ill, clinically complex patients with neurologic disease requiring Neurological assessments. The incumbent of this position collaborates with various support teams to include clinical nurses who specialize in neurology as well as a stroke coordinator. Mary Washington is a Magnet Designation Hospital. Critical care physicians and neurosurgeons are available 24/7.

Neurology inpatient service treats a wide spectrum of neurological disorders to include:

• Stroke, TIA, seizures, status epilepticus, MS, Parkinson’s, Meningitis/Encephalitis, neuromuscular disorders, brain tumors, and ICH
• Consult service only. Hospitalists admit patients. Critical care physicians and Neurosurgeons are available 24/7
• 2 EMU beds available for monitoring as well as EEG machines equipped with video for monitoring ICU patients. EEG technologists available 24/7
• Outstanding Neuroradiology support as well as IR services for lumbar punctures
• Assistance of APP for rounding during the day

Mary Washington Hospital is nationally recognized for providing outstanding care for stroke patients to include:

• Primary Stroke Care Certification since 2009 from The Joint Commission
• Get with The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus With Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite for applying the most up-to-date evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve patient care and outcome. Awarded by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for the excellent treatment of stroke patients
• We have telestroke technology including Viz.ai for rapid LVO detection and as a real time communication tool between providers. We also have Caregility video access from mobile device or laptop computer bringing Neurology to bedside for acute stroke. This technology is available 24/7
• CT perfusion is included in our stroke workflow

• Must meet all criteria necessary for Medical Staff privileges in the area of Neurohospitalist as approved by Mary Washington Hospital medical staff bylaws and the Mary Washington Healthcare Board of Directors.
• Must be a graduate of an AMA approved school of medicine or osteopathy (ECFMG candidate if foreign medical school graduate).
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Virginia required.
• Active DEA License required.
• AHA BLS and ACLS Provider CPR required
• Must be eligible for participation in Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party insurances.
• Must complete Board Certification in Neurology
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Prior Neurohospitalist experience preferred.

This position is not able to support waivers or sponsorship for employment (e.g., J1, H-1B, etc.)

About Mary Washington Healthcare:

Mary Washington Healthcare is a non-profit regional system consisting of two hospitals (571 beds), three emergency departments, and over 50 healthcare facilities serving patients and communities across the greater Fredericksburg Region. We promote a culture of acceptance and innovation where you truly can “Be Heard”.

Community:

Fredericksburg is located one hour South of Washington D.C. and one hour North of Richmond, VA (50 miles in either direction) off Interstate 95. Fredericksburg provides an easy drive to the ocean and the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering many outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and camping to name a few. If you love the great outdoors and want to be close to metro areas, this beautiful part of the country is for you. The area also offers musicians, cultural enthusiasts, many historical and recreational sites, an excellent public-school system, a great selection of private schools, options for higher education, increasing property values, and other social amenities. All of which make this part of the country a great place to live, work, and play.

Please let me know if you are interested.

Sincerely,

Zachary Robbins

Physician/APP Recruiter

Recruitment & Human Resources

Mary Washington Healthcare