Neurohospitalist Faculty at Tulane University

Neurohospitalist Opportunity at Tulane University Join a Leading Academic Neurology Program in New Orleans, Louisiana

The Department of Neurology at Tulane University School of Medicine is seeking a Neurohospitalist to join its growing faculty. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a vibrant academic environment that values clinical excellence, teaching, and innovation. The role is based at University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO), a major tertiary referral center and academic teaching hospital serving the Southeast Louisiana region.

• Primary clinical assignment to the general neurology consulting and teaching service at UMCNO
• Serve as attending physician for 26 weeks per year (typically alternating one week on, one week off)
• Collaborate with a team of Tulane neurologists covering the remaining 26 weeks
• Engage in teaching medical students and residents, practice-based research, and quality improvement initiatives
• Participate in a collegial academic department dedicated to advancing neurologic care and education

Tulane’s Department of Neurology is guided by a mission to teach, to innovate, and to care, with a vision of leading academic neurology toward a culture of joy and “thrivership.” Together with Neurosurgery, the department co-leads the Center for Clinical Neurosciences, comprising a combined faculty of 31 neurologists and neurosurgeons dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and research.

University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO) is a 446-bed, nonprofit, public research and academic hospital that provides tertiary and Level I trauma care for the region. Operated by LCMC Health, UMCNO is the largest hospital in the system and serves as a training site for Tulane University School of Medicine, LSU Health Sciences Center, and other healthcare institutions. The inpatient neuroscience program includes:

• A neurocritical care service

New Orleans is one of the most dynamic and culturally rich cities in the country, offering a lifestyle unlike anywhere else. Physicians enjoy a blend of historic charm, world-class dining, live music, and year-round festivals, all within a community known for its warmth and creativity. With a low cost of living, diverse neighborhoods, and easy access to the Gulf Coast, New Orleans provides an exceptional balance between professional fulfillment and personal enjoyment.