Job Summary
The department of neurology at a large, urban, tertiary referral center in Texas, is seeking Neurocritical Care Intensivists to join its established Intensivist Program and manage Neurology and Neurosurgery patients in its Neuro ICU. Qualified candidates will have attained subspecialty certification in Neurocritical Care or be Board Certified in Critical Care with a demonstrated interest in Neurocritical Care.

Job Description
The Intensivist group covers a 20-bed Neuro ICU serving Neurosurgery and Neurology patients. The Neuro ICU will be staffed by four Intensivists, utilizing a 24/7 shift staffing model. Shifts are 12 hours in length, and rotated in 7-day blocks. Multidisciplinary team and teaching rounds are conducted daily. The multidisciplinary team includes Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Anesthesia specialties, as well as Neurology and Neurosurgery fellows. Intensivists are encouraged to pursue academic appointments through the hospital and its affiliated institutions.

Facilities
The facility is a 900-bed tertiary referral center providing high quality, efficient, and effective services to the Houston metropolitan area. It is a patient care institution operating within the a large non-profit medical center. The hospital is regarded as an innovator in cardiovascular surgery and treatment of diseases, and offers ample teaching and research opportunities. It has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America's Best Hospitals and in 2011 was named to Fortune Magazine's “100 Best Companies to Work For" for the sixth straight year.

The hospital’s Neuro ICU operates within the hospital’s Neurological Institute. The institute offers advanced technologies, tools, and patient facilities. It encompasses the departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuroradiology, and Neurorehabilitation, as well as its Stroke Center, Neuro-recovery Clinic, Sleep Disorders Program, and Speech and Language Center.

Location
One of the nation’s technological and cultural epicenters, Houston, TX is home of the internationally renowned Texas Medical Center (the world’s largest medical center ), NASA's Johnson Space Center, and a rapidly growing arts scene. Due to its academic institutions, strong industries, and port system in particular, Houston is also a multicultural city, with over ninety languages spoken daily. Houston is the fourth most populous city in the U.S., and its housing prices are about half those of other cities of similar size. In 2008, Houston received the top ranking on Kiplinger's Personal Finance’s “Best Cities” list, which ranks cities on their local economy, employment opportunities, quality of life, and cost of living. Houston’s public transportation system serves nearly 300,000 commuters daily, including a light rail system that runs through the Texas Medical Center’s campus. The Houston Airport System is comprised of William P. Hobby Airport, Ellington Airport, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport—a hub for Continental Airlines and United Airlines, and serves 182 non-stop destinations.

Compensation
The Intensivist will be employed by the hospital’s physician group. The department offers highly competitive salaries, 5 weeks vacation, 2 weeks CME, and a comprehensive benefits package, including malpractice insurance. Successful candidates will perform critical care duties, and may assume some teaching responsibilities.