Job Description

Position Summary:

The Tele-Neurologist provides expert and compassionate virtual neurological care for hospitalized and emergency department patients through telemedicine platforms. In collaboration with on-site teams, you will help evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute neurological conditions, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to evidence-based practices.

As a key member of the virtual care team, you will leverage your clinical expertise to guide patient assessments and interventions, contribute to timely decision-making, and support frontline providers. Your role is essential in delivering high-quality, real-time neurological consultations, improving outcomes for stroke, seizure, and other neurological emergencies. As a representative of Equum Medical, you will work to cultivate positive relationships with hospital staff and contribute to overall clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide real-time tele-neurology consults for emergency, ICU, and inpatient settings
• Assess and diagnose patients with acute neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, seizure, altered mental status, TIA)
• Collaborate with bedside teams and radiology to review imaging and guide treatment decisions
• Support stroke alert response and tPA eligibility assessment
• Participate in proactive rounding, documentation, and case follow-up
• Utilize EMR and clinical decision tools to deliver timely, high-quality care
• Engage in virtual collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams to support clinical pathways and protocols

Requirements:

• Board-Certification or Board-Eligibility in Neurology
• Ability to obtain and maintain licensure in multiple states, as required
• Strong clinical judgment in managing acute neurological emergencies
• Proficiency in EMR systems and virtual communication platforms
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment
• Reliable high-speed internet connection and appropriate remote work setup
• Excellent communication skills and proactive engagement with care teams

Knowledge and Skills:

• Expertise in acute stroke care, including NIH Stroke Scale and tPA protocols
• Familiarity with tele-neurology platforms and remote diagnostic tools
• Effective triaging and prioritization of consults in high-acuity settings
• Strong documentation and case management skills
• Comfort with interpreting neuroimaging (CT/MRI) in the emergency setting
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous clinical improvement

Education:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completed residency in Neurology
• Fellowship training in vascular neurology (preferred but not required)
• Active medical licensure or eligibility in relevant service states

Notice & Disclaimer:  The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive, all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

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