What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Vascular Neurologist position at Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga?
As our PRN Vascular Neurologist, you will be integral to the operations of a world-renowned stroke neurology team at CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. This exceptional opportunity offers outstanding prospects for a fellowship-trained vascular neurologist interested in working in a high-volume practice at the forefront of the field of vascular neurology. Our DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center, consistently recognized as the #1 Best Regional Hospital in Chattanooga by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years (and TN's #4), and holding a consistent 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, provides an unparalleled environment for clinical excellence and acute stroke research.
Every day you will contribute to one of the largest and most organized stroke referral networks in the US, leveraging our strong neuro hospitalist, neuro interventional, and neurosurgery components, all unified under a single, highly collegial Institute of Neuroscience. Your work will focus primarily on the stroke service or to share your expertise between acute stroke and general neurology services, emphasizing both stroke diagnosis and secondary stroke prevention.
To be successful in this role, you must be Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in neurology with a fellowship in vascular neurology, bringing a passion for advanced stroke care and a drive for continuous improvement.
- Diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a broad spectrum of vascular neurological conditions within our high-volume practice.
- Providing expert clinical care within our world-renowned stroke neurology team, enhancing our DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center operations.
- Collaborating closely with a large team of clinicians specializing in stroke neurology, neuroimaging, neurocritical care, neurointervention, and neurosurgery.
- Executing acute stroke research, including artificial intelligence, device, stem cell, and other pharma clinical trials, with exceptional clinical research support.
- Managing inpatient stroke patient care through a varied shift work schedule.
- Utilizing expertise in shared services between acute stroke and general neurology, with a heavy emphasis on stroke diagnosis and secondary stroke prevention.
- Participating in Academic & Growth Opportunities, including teaching and/or research on a local, regional, or national level, supported by our strong academic affiliation.
- Fostering strong collaborations on clinical and research protocols nationally through our direct tie to CommonSpirit Health.
We are offering an excellent shift rate, a favorable call schedule, reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses, along with malpractice insurance to include tail coverage.
Job Requirements
Required
- MD or DO degree
- Board-eligible/Board-certified in Neurology
- Completed a Vascular Neurology fellowship program
- Ability to obtain an active medical license in the state of Tennessee
- Current American Heart Association ACLS and BLS certifications
Where You'll Work
CommonSpirit Medical Group is a leading provider of comprehensive office management services and affiliated physicians in Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. Our award-winning, faith-based organization is dedicated to supporting the delivery of exceptional healthcare in the region. We are proud to be consistently recognized for excellence by organizations like U.S. News & World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are honored to be your trusted ally in health, dedicated to serving our community with compassion and excellence.
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