Telestroke Neurohospitalist Nocturnist - Houston Methodist

Telestroke Neurohospitalist Nocturnist Opportunity - Houston Methodist! (Full-time and PRN)
Houston Methodist Hospital (HMH)

The Department of Neurology in collaboration with The Virtual Department at Houston Methodist welcomes applicants to apply for the position of Telestroke Neurohospitalist (Nocturnist). Opportunity is available for both full-time and PRN.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a premier Neurology Program and leading hospital. For 13 years, US News and World Report has consistently ranked Houston Methodist as the #1 Hospital System in Texas and the Neurology program is nationally ranked #11.

The acute nocturnal services encompass stroke coverage to the Houston Methodist regional sites with a combination of comprehensive and primary stroke centers with a robust ER presence strategically located throughout the Houston area.

The Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center, the first DNV-accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center in the nation, is comprised of 6 vascular neurologists, 2 stroke fellows, and 6 dedicated stroke nurse practitioners. In collaboration with hospital and clinic care, the stroke team provides telestroke services to approximately 3,000 additional patients annually. An additional 7 vascular neurologists provide on-site neurohospitalist and back up telestroke coverage across the system.

• Flexible
  
  Schedule:
  
  160-180 shifts
• Primary Responsibility:
  Hyperacute stroke management via Telestroke (TNK, ICH, LVO)
• Hours:
  
  4pm-7am M-F; 7a-7a Sat/Sun
• Strong neuroimaging diagnostic and virtual stroke evaluation with time‑critical care delivery
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enhanced virtual care skills
• Ability to work well in a team and collaborate with other healthcare professionals across a system

• Completed Neurology residency
• Fellowship training in Vascular Neurology or 3 years stroke experience
• Eligible for a Texas medical license or currently hold a Texas medical license in good standing
• Strong interests in academic missions, including high‑quality clinical care, education, and research
• Eligible candidates must live in TX, LA, FL, TN, or WA

• Competitive base salary plus incentivized bonus structure
• Sign on bonus
• Comprehensive benefits (medical insurance, life insurance, disability)
• PTO and Holidays
• Generous Retirement Plan

Interested candidates, please send your resume to Tricia Selsberg - (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Houston Methodist Hospital Texas Medical Center is the No. 1 hospital in Texas by U.S. News & World Report and holds a prestigious spot on Forbes America's Best Large Employers List. Located in the dynamic Texas Medical Center, our facility serves as a hub for world‑class healthcare professionals and cutting‑edge research. Houston Methodist - The Woodlands, Willowbrook, and Sugar Land sites provide comprehensive stroke care with on‑site 24/7 neurosurgery and neuro‑endovascular capabilities.

The additional primary stroke centers remain high‑volume thrombolytic sites with robust system transfer algorithms in place.

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