Physician - Cognitive Disorder

Neurologist - General & Cognitive Focus

Practice Name: Mercy Health Neurology - Neuroscience Institute
Location: St. Vincent Hospital and surrounding Metro locations
Position: Full-Time Neurologist - General & Cognitive
Schedule: Monday - Friday (5-8 hour days, optional 4-10 hour days)
Hours: 36 hrs clinical care, 4 hrs administrative per week
Hybrid Position: 80-90% outpatient, 10-20% inpatient rounding
Call Rotation: Average 6 weeks per year (equitable rotation)

Position Overview:

Mercy Health Neurology - Neuroscience Institute is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Neurologist specializing in both General Neurology and Cognitive Neurology. This full-time, hybrid position offers a balance between outpatient clinical work and inpatient rounding service, as well as resident teaching and potential research opportunities. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and dynamic team that provides a comprehensive range of neurologic care within the Mercy Health network.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Outpatient Practice:
• Develop and manage an ambulatory (outpatient) neurology practice, including incorporating virtual visits.
• Provide clinical care for patients with general and cognitive neurological disorders.
• Average outpatient caseload: 15-20 patients per day.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including MAs, LPNs, and clerical support, ensuring efficient patient flow and excellent care delivery.
2. Inpatient Rounding & Call:
• Provide inpatient rounding services at St. Vincent Medical Center and Metro services.
• Equitable on-call rotation, with an average of 6 weeks per year (could fluctuate slightly).
• Rounding service at St. Vincent: 20-35 patients/day, with support from 2 attendings, 1 APP, and 3-4 residents.
• Metro services: 1 attending covering 2 hospitals with 10-15 patients/day.
• Virtual visits and in-touch services to facilitate patient care during rounding.
3. Teaching & Education:
• Engage in resident teaching, providing didactics and supervising residents in clinic.
• Participate in weekly resident clinic, journal clubs, and grand rounds presentations.
• Provide teaching support to residents on both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Opportunity to mentor and educate within a competitive Neurology residency program.
4. Research (Optional):
• Research support available for those interested in pursuing academic or clinical research in neurology.
5. Collaboration & Multidisciplinary Care:
• Work within a collaborative, patient-centered team focused on delivering exceptional care.
• The Neurology department is part of a larger Neuroscience team, including Neurosurgery, Endovascular/Stroke, and Neurocritical Care.
• Facilitate patient access to medical care, recommending appropriate referrals and ensuring smooth transitions within the department.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neurology.
• Specialization in General Neurology and Cognitive Neurology.
• Ability to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Experience in teaching residents and providing didactic sessions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Interest in academic medicine and resident education is preferred.

Practice Support:

• Outpatient office includes MA, LPN, and clerical support, with a staffing ratio based on WRVUs.
• Access to a robust team of neurologists, including hospitalists, as well as advanced practice providers.

Ancillary Services:

• Outpatient Services:
• Access to 2 high-field 1.2 Tesla open MRIs.
• Close proximity to Physical Therapy services.
• On-site Neuropsychologist services at Sunforest office.
• Inpatient Services:
• Full range of inpatient physical therapy and imaging services.
• Case management collaboration.
• Neurocritical care available at St. Vincent Medical Center.
• Comprehensive Stroke Center with Endovascular services.
• Neuropsychologist support.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to participate in academic teaching and research.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment with a patient-centered approach.