Tele-Neurology (FTE/ PRN 1099)

Join Equum Medical and be a driving force in revolutionizing acute care telehealth. As an innovative leader in the healthcare technology industry, Equum Medical is dedicated to transforming how patients access critical medical services.

Our cutting-edge telehealth solutions empower healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care remotely, bridging gaps in accessibility and enhancing patient outcomes. By joining our dynamic team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of acute care telehealth, significantly impacting countless individuals' lives while pushing the boundaries of what is possible in modern healthcare. We also promoted flexible scheduling to help maintain work life balance and long-term career sustainability. Together, let's lead the way in providing seamless, high-quality care to patients when they need it most.

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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