The Neurohospitalist serves as the primary inpatient neurology consultant for Memorial Health System. This is a consultative practice with strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership consistently emphasizes quality patient care over volume-driven metrics. You care for a wide range of neurological diagnoses without any outpatient clinic responsibilities.
Setting: 100% inpatient, hospital-employed
Role: Primary inpatient neurology consultant
Average volume: 5 to 6 consults per day
Busy days: 7 to 10 consults
EMR: Paragon, transitioning to MEDITECH (go-live February 27)
EEG platform: Natus Digital EEG
| Measure | Detail |
|---|---|
| Average consults | 5 to 6 per day |
| Busy days | 7 to 10 consults |
| Workload | Well-balanced inpatient census |
Physicians manage a variety of neurological diagnoses across the medical, surgical, and ICU services.
You play an integral role in Memorial's inpatient stroke program. The hospital is a Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center with an established telestroke program for support when needed.
Most patients present outside the thrombolytic treatment window, which produces a balanced consultative practice rather than continuous emergency stroke activations.
The ICU operates on an open model. IM Hospitalists run the units alongside the Neurohospitalist, who provides neurology consultation on ICU patients.
| Expected | Not Required |
|---|---|
| Lumbar punctures | EMGs |
| EEG interpretation | Botox clinics |
| Outpatient procedures |
The Emergency Department performs most lumbar punctures, with occasional inpatient LPs needed. EEG interpretation runs on the Natus digital platform.
The Neurohospitalist works closely with a well-established Hospital Medicine team. Leadership describes this relationship as one of the most important components of the role.
Current neurological support includes:
Neurosurgery is employed by the health system. Leadership expects continued recruitment and expansion as patient demand grows.
Teaching is optional and available for physicians interested in academics, including Family Medicine residents, Emergency Medicine residents, and medical students.