Neurohospitalist Opportunity in Independence, Missouri

Blue Sky Neurology recently partnered with Centerpoint Medical Center and is searching for Neurohospitalists to join their busy and expanding hospital-based, employed practice.

Blue Sky Neurology is an innovative, physician owned and operated private practice that provides the full spectrum of neurologic services for patients in the hospital setting. The mission and vision of Blue Sky is to provide essential, quality care to patients regardless of their geographic location and, as such, hospital leaders across six states have put their trust in Blue Sky to cover their stroke and neurology programs. Blue Sky Neurology is a division of CarePoint Health.

CarePoint Health is a physician owned and operated multispecialty group with over 650 providers. Our world class physicians offer exceptional, quality patient care in a variety of settings: Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and multiple Telehealth service lines. Our singular focus is to deliver the best possible care to patients in an environment that is collaborative, collegial, and fulfilling.

Blue Sky Neurology Practice Statistics

• Inpatient Coverage at 21 hospitals in 6 states.
• Teleneurology Coverage at 250+ Hospitals Nationwide
• 100% physician owned and managed

Qualified Candidates for Neurohospitalists

• Vascular/Stroke, Neurophysiology, Neurocritical Care, Epilepsy Fellowship trained or experienced Neurohospitalist physicians preferred.
• 100% inpatient
• Flexible scheduling; option for 7 on 7 off schedule or 180 shifts annually
• Faculty appointment available with potential for resident teaching

Compensation

Salary guarantee of $400,000 and $1500 in CME. There is no bonus for this model.

Incentive/Benefits Package

• Patients-first culture
• Unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability
• 401K
• Employee stock purchase plan

About Centerpoint Medical Center

Centerpoint Medical Center is looking to expand their neurosciences program and has partnered with Blue Sky Neurology to bring a superior level of neurological care to the patients in the Independence community.

Centerpoint Medical Center features 285+ private rooms, 440+ physicians on the medical staff, a strong complement of subspecialists, and 1300+ staff.

Centerpoint Medical Center is unlike any other hospital in eastern Jackson County. Our campus includes the latest healthcare technology and offers innovative programs and services for patients and their families.

The medical center offers high-tech care in a beautiful, comfortable setting designed to exceed the expectations of those we serve.

Hospital & ER features include the only Level II Trauma Center in eastern Jackson County; an accredited chest pain center and a variety of cardiovascular services; orthopedic services including total joint and sports medicine; stroke center with Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification; women’s services; among many others.

Neuroscience Program Highlights

• Achieved TJC Certified Primary Stroke Center, seeing over 1,000 patients a year
• Awarded American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines top award achiever: 2023 Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
• Established neuroscience services committee overseeing clinical practice guidelines, updates to clinical practice, and care of neurology patients.
• Neurology team comprised of inpatient neurologists, neurosurgeons, and 24/7 tele-neurology acute stroke services, and dedicated intensivists
• 28 bed ICU, with 10 more ICU status beds on another unit

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