We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are deeply committed to the goals of health equity and antiracism by teaching and working in an environment characterized by celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research (learn more here). Hennepin Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: applicants from diverse backgrounds or historically under-resourced communities are especially encouraged to apply.

We are currently seeking a Vascular-trained Neurologist desiring a leadership opportunity as stroke medical director of our comprehensive stroke center (0.1 FTE of total 1.0 FTE position). This Full-Time position has an emphasis on inpatient neurology (24/7, 7 days on/7 days off work schedule) with an estimated 15-20 patients/day. This is a consult-only service, including consults in the intensive care unit, general medical floor, and the emergency room. The job requires management of all acute (nonsurgical) neurological problems, including acute stroke. We are partnered with the University of Minnesota. You will be expected to lead a large teaching service comprised of residents, interns, medical students, and a stroke APP. First call for all consults, including at night, are managed by the in house neurology residents. The staff neurologist is not expected to be in the hospital after hours. Endovascular coverage is provided by the University of Minnesota. Opportunities for research and involvement in clinical trials available to motivated applicants. All neurologists in our department have the opportunity to seek professorship appointment at the University of Minnesota. The ideal candidate will be comfortable treating acute neurological issues, have an academic mindset, and dedicated to the treatment of the underserved. Although this position is focused on inpatient neurology, the balance of inpatient vs outpatient is negotiable.

Hours are M-F (8 am-6 pm) in the hospital and on-call (pager) after hours and weekends 8 am to the end of rounds, and pager call thereafter. One week call is considered 7 am Monday to 7 am the following Monday.

Our providers work closely with learners throughout the hospital. Physicians are expected to take an active role in teaching fellows, residents, and medical students through direct patient care and formal/informal lectures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice Medicine in the State of Minnesota or be eligible for licensure
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
• If Board Eligible, must be Board Certified within 4 years from the date of completion of the applicable residency, fellowship or training program

Preferred Qualification

• Vascular Neurology Fellowship

TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE - PROVIDERS

• We offer a competitive compensation plan based on your skills and experience/training related to this position, and internal equity
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition Reimbursement; Annual Business Expense Account dollars (available only for benefit eligible positions). Professional Liability Coverage is provided at all FTE levels. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Hennepin Healthcare is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Our Office of Professional Worklife and other institutional supports are available to help with your sense of wellness; it is our firm belief that we must attend to our own well-being before we can care for others

Hennepin Healthcare (a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County) is a public, integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Hennepin County. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research. 

Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements. Positions at Hennepin Healthcare are credentialed through the Office of the Medical Staff according to their policies.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement.
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.