We are seeking a fellowship-trained neurointerventional physician for locum tenens coverage at a Massachusetts hospital. The role focuses on endovascular management of acute stroke and complex neurovascular disease within a multidisciplinary stroke and neurosurgical environment.
Key responsibilities
- Perform neurointerventional procedures including mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke and catheter-directed therapies.
- Conduct diagnostic cerebral angiography and endovascular aneurysm treatment.
- Treat vasospasm and other neurovascular conditions.
- Manage inpatient add-on cases and coordinate care with stroke, neurosurgery, and inpatient teams.
- Provide timely evaluation and interventions for patients requiring neurointerventional services.
Clinical volume & resources
- Institutional stroke volume: 180 cases in the prior year.
- Estimated 1-2 inpatient add-on cases per day.
- Additional procedures may include diagnostic angiograms, aneurysm embolization, vasospasm treatment, and other neurovascular interventions.
- Facility equipped with necessary neurointerventional suites and equipment.
Qualifications
- Active Massachusetts medical license required.
- Completion of a neurointerventional fellowship required.
- Accepting candidates from Neurology, Neurosurgery, or Radiology backgrounds with appropriate fellowship training.
- Must be willing to obtain Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (CSR) and DEA registration.
- Prior hands-on neurointerventional experience required.
Additional information
- Local candidates preferred; travel providers will be considered.
- Electronic medical record: Epic.
- Compensation: submit candidates at competitive market rates.
