What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician: Neurohospitalist - Winfield, IL position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare?
Company Description
Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities throughout Chicago, the suburbs and northern Illinois. Together with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we are pushing boundaries in our research labs, training the next generation of physicians and scientists, and pursuing excellence in patient care. Our vision and values are deeply rooted in the idea that patients come first in all we do. We value building relationships with our patients and their families, listening to their unique needs while providing individualized primary, specialty and hospital-based care. Our recent affiliations and ongoing growth make it possible for us to serve more patients, closer to where they live and work. While each of our locations has a unique story, Northwestern Medicine is unified under one mission – Patients First.
Job Description
Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Neurohospitalist to join our growing neurosciences program at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, located in Chicago's western suburbs.
The Neurohospitalist is responsible for all hospital neurological patients, including those in the ED, inpatient floors, intensive care unit, as well as providing consultation on patients with a neurologic co-morbidity. Manages patients through the continuum of hospital care, responds to code BAT calls while on duty, sees patients as requested by the ER. Consults with hospitalists, specialty physicians and primary care physicians as appropriate. BC/BE in Neurology is required, 2-4 years of experience in neurology inpatient care preferred. Strong interest in stroke preferred.
- One of the first Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Centers in Illinois.
- Nearly 30 neurosciences subspecialties, including respected programs in cerebrovascular disease and stroke, movement disorders, brain tumors, Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, spine surgery, cochlear implants and sleep disorders.
- A dedicated neurological ICU and inpatient neurological unit with specially trained nurses and neurosciences intensivists on staff.
- Acute stroke care with advanced treatment options, including access to clinical trials.
Qualifications
BE/BC Neurology
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. Please click here to learn more about benefits.
