Neurohospitalist schedule/model?

[Neurologinator]

---

Members don't see this ad.

Hey all,

I'm interested in pursuing a career as a neurohospitalist when I'm done with residency. I am curious about the the schedule for those that are currently neurohospitalists or that know of how there schedule works? Is it a 24/7 call for 7 days on and 7 days off, or is it like the internal medicine hospitalist where they are 8-5 inpatient and then a split call for the nights. For anyone who is currently a neurohospitalist, is there a lot of burn out with the 7 days on and off model? I imagine it could be busy if there are a lot of stroke codes/tpa cases? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[SeattleMD]

There are a number of different models out there right now. Places that do have full neurohospitalist coverage may do the 7 on/7 off model. Others (probably most) partner with non-neurohospitalists and they may work weekdays and share a rotation of nights/weekends with a larger number of neurologists.
The issue of burnout is becoming more of a concern, but in general neurohospitalists have learned from the medicine hospitalist world and will hopefully be proactive.
Good resources: neurohospitalist section of the AAN and their listserv, neurohospitalist society (http://www.neurohospitalistsociety.org), and the neurohospitalist journal.

 

[Forsaken]

Both models exist. I just accepted a neurohospitalist position that is M-F 8-5, with 1:6 weekend/night call. I've seen places that have the 7on/7off model also. Can't tell you about burnout yet since I don't start until August.

 

[Raggaman]

Hey all,

I'm interested in pursuing a career as a neurohospitalist when I'm done with residency. I am curious about the the schedule for those that are currently neurohospitalists or that know of how there schedule works? Is it a 24/7 call for 7 days on and 7 days off, or is it like the internal medicine hospitalist where they are 8-5 inpatient and then a split call for the nights. For anyone who is currently a neurohospitalist, is there a lot of burn out with the 7 days on and off model? I imagine it could be busy if there are a lot of stroke codes/tpa cases? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!

Our hospital has just started using the neurohospitalist model. We have one so far. He works 8-5 M- F. Nights and weekends are rotated through with the five other clinic neurologists. Two of the clinic neurologists will cover weekdays once (in 5-6 weeks?) while the hospitalist will cover nights and one weekend those weeks. Needless to say, its a very complicated schedule, but definitely better than 24/7 call.
On graduation, I am thinking of working as a hospitalist as well with a few days thrown in to do EMGs.

 

[Neurologinator]

anyone in a 7 days on/7days off schedule that can give insight into that model?

 

[neurologist]

Both models exist. I just accepted a neurohospitalist position that is M-F 8-5, with 1:6 weekend/night call. I've seen places that have the 7on/7off model also. Can't tell you about burnout yet since I don't start until August.

Wait . . . you joined SDN in 2002 and haven't posted anything in 10 YEARS!?!?!?!

Damn, talk about self-control . . .