Neuro Intensivist

White Plains Hospital Job Description

Title : Neuro Intensivist

Job Code : TBD

Department / Location : Critical Care Providers

FLSA Status : Exempt

Reports to : Medical Director, ICU

Position Summary

As part of the Critical Care team, the Neuro Intensivist will collaborate closely with the Neurosurgical, Neurologic and Neuroendovascular service as well as the general Critical Care team and manage both neurologic as well as the broader general critical care diseases.

The Neuro Intensivist will have administrative responsibilities including education and developing protocols for Neuro ICU management based on current standards for Neurocritical Care.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following :

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Coordinates the care (evaluation, treatment, admission, and discharge) of patients who are admitted with neurologic and general critical illness.
• Thoroughly, and with adequate frequency, communicates with patient, appropriate family members, specialty consulting physicians, and hospital staff regarding the status of the admitted patient.
• Provides education for staff and patients / family with whom the Intensivist interacts.
• Oversees activities of Advanced Practice Providers (NPs & PAs) in the ICU.
• Institutes immediate and appropriate intervention in life or disability-threatening emergencies.
• Documents evaluation of and treatment given to all patients. Provides each patient with discharge instructions, both oral and written. Gives referring physician verbal and written report upon discharge of patient.
• Works assigned shifts and when on-shift does not leave the Hospital Campus.
• Attends all relevant professional meetings scheduled for the Department.
• Participates in chart review and organized activities to reduce length of stay and improve quality outcomes.
• Participates in institutional initiatives such as disaster planning and response, environment of care / safety, risk management, etc.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

Core Competencies

Physical / Mental Demands / Requirements & Work Environment

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Primary Population Served

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The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.