Neurohospitalist (Attending Stroke Neurologist and General Neurologist)

Company: Catholic Health System
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

Neurohospitalist (Attending Stroke Neurologist and General Neurologist), Buffalo, NY Mercy Hospital of Buffalo in Western New York State is seeking a Neurohospitalist to work in their Joint Commission-accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, which is one of the four New York State Designated Stroke Centers at Catholic Health.--- The position will involve coverage of general neurology, stroke neurology, non-operative intracranial hemorrhage and collaborative efforts in the care of perioperative neuroscience patients as requested by the neurosurgical staff.--- KEY JOB FEATURES Full Time - Hospital employed Competitive Salary & Benefits Work with renowned surgeon, Lee Guterman, MD, PhD Work in top rated facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is American Heart Association/JACHO Comprehensive Stroke Center Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is a NYS Designated Stroke Center Mercy Hospital is a Stroke Gold Plus Quality facility per the American Stroke Association/American Heart Association Mercy Hospital is a 5 Star Hospital for the treatment of Respiratory Failure Mercy Hospital received Healthgrades Coronary Intervention Excellence Award Mercy Hospital received Healthgrades Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award Mercy Hospital of Buffalo received the American College of Cardiology Platinum Achievement Award --- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide general and stroke neurology inpatient care for neuroscience patients as requested Provide both ER and service coverage---according to a mutually agreed upon schedule in advance Participates in sharing of knowledge and expertise through in-services, staff meeting and assisting in Orientation of new personnel Participate in the teaching of medical residents, nursing and ancillary staff Physician will be expected to make daily neuroscience rounds as appropriate to service coverage Participate in Catholic Health System Department and Divisional activities as appropriate Participation on appropriate clinical committees Provides oversight of the employed Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants practicing within the Neuroscience Service Line at Mercy Hospital Serves as the collaborating and supervising physician for the Neuroscience Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistants --- KEY REQUIREMENTS Completion of Neurology Residency, Board Certified in Neurology Fellowship trained in Vascular Neurology (Stroke) Candidate must have current, unrestricted, New York State license or NYS Licensure in progress and active on date of hire The candidate must have current, unrestricted federal, and as needed, state---prescriptive authority --- ABOUT MERCY HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO Established in 1904, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the region, serving Buffalo and its surrounding communities. Along with a wide range of medical, surgical and maternal/child services, the hospital houses the Catholic Health Heart Center, providing a full range of cardiac care services including heart surgery and the latest minimally invasive cardiac procedures. Mercy Hospital serves as a Joint Commission-accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center with physician experts and capabilities to diagnose and treat the most complex stroke cases. The hospital is also home to the state-of-the-art Mercy Emergency Center featuring 32 private treatment rooms and a rooftop heliport.--- Mercy Hospital of Buffalo also has the Family BirthPlace providing a full spectrum of maternity/child services and a neonatal intensive care unit. --- CATHOLIC HEALTH IN BUFFALO Is an integrated health organization serving the Western New York area from the Canadian Border to the Pennsylvania State Line;--- Offers care from over 70 locations, including 5 hospitals; Provides acute, outpatient, ancillary, cardiac, vascular, women---s and orthopedic care; Has over 8000 employees: Has over 1500 affiliated physicians; --- WESTERN NEW YORK Buffalo is located in Western New York State and is a beautiful waterfront city that offers numerous outdoor recreational activities to enjoy an active lifestyle all year round.--- Buffalo and Western New York provide many of the large-city amenities such as theater, great food, excellent schools, and cultural events, without being encumbered by high costs, traffic and overcrowding.--- Buffalo is currently experiencing a rebirth and revitalization, which has changed the landscape as well as the opportunities for fun. --- BUFFALO NIAGARA 1. Is 10 in the USA for least expensive places to live. 2. Has an average commute of 20 minutes. 3. Enjoy 24 performance Theaters 4. Browse over 40 Museums 5. Boasts an amazing Olmsted Park System 6. Has incredible architecture 7. Features outstanding quality restaurants, with strong variety and easily accessible. 8. Has over 100 direct flights daily for easy travel. 9. Has only 4.25 hours of ground stop annually at the Airport. 10. Is the City of Good Neighbors . --- POSITION APPLICATION Interested applicants should reply with a current CV and a cover letter (with salary requirements) --- No solicitations from third-party recruitment firms (retained and contingency) and locums companies.--- Neurohospitalist (Attending Stroke Neurologist and General Neurologist), Buffalo, NYMercy Hospital of Buffalo in Western

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