Stroke Neurohospitalist Physician Baptist Health Little Rock

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Company: Baptist Health

Location: Searcy, AR 72143

Description:

Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock (BHMC-LR), in conjunction with Arkansas Health Group (AHG), is seeking one additional BC/BE Stroke Neurohospitalist to join an established Advanced Primary Stroke Center. This recruitment need is based on growth and application for Comprehensive Stroke Center designation.

Daily requirements for the position will include: consulting and assisting in the management of stroke patients in the Emergency Department, ICUs, and Medical/Surgical floors; overseeing the administration of IV thrombolytics; seeing stroke service patients in follow-up in the outpatient neurology clinic located on campus; assisting in quality/safety/efficiency issues impacting the care of the stroke patients at our facility; and practicing evidence-based stroke management in accordance with the AHH/ASA guidelines. The successful physician candidates will work with an established neurohospitalist group, interventional neurologists, and a well-established group of neurosurgeons.

The ideal candidate will be a physician who is enthusiastic about stepping into an already robust program and continuing to grow the practice. The work schedule will be seven on/seven off with equitable after hours call.

BHMC-LR is an 843-bed facility and the flagship of the eleven hospital Baptist Health System. The base salary is $400K along with a complete benefits package. There is additional bonus potential based on RVU's. The physician may typically have 15 to 20 inpatient encounters per day.

This opportunity is an employment agreement with Arkansas Health Group (AHG), a subsidiary of Baptist Health. Compensation includes a base salary, bonus opportunity, and generous benefits. All physician positions are for Board Certified or Board Eligible MDs or DOs. This opportunity does not qualify for a J-1 visa waiver. All physicians must be able to obtain Arkansas licensure before they begin practicing.

Interested candidates please submit a CV via email or contact:

Phillip Wallace, Physician Recruiter

Dana Heifner, Physician Recruiter

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