Neurohospitalist

Location: Murfreesboro TN

Facility Name:Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Schedule: PRN

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join an employed position within a busy well-respected practice supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

• Join an established team of physicians and APPs
• Practice setting: Inpatient neurohospitalist service
• Access to state of the art patient rooms and facilities; certified stroke program outstanding surgical support with robotic surgery capability
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in neurology
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

About the Facility

• 411 bed hospital
• Serving a population of approximately 350000
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service
• Ambient listening AI technology

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
• Recommend participate in and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses depending on needs of patients medical staff and hospital.
• Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
• Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty which may include on call schedules.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

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Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service growth care and connection. We empower our 97000 associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare together. Recognized as one of the Best 150 Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer youll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including but not limited to experience skills education performance location and salary range at the time of the offer.