Physician - Neurohospitalist
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
Posted October 14, 2026
Tacoma General Hospital · 315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA, US, 98405
Shape the future of neuroscience care with us
At MultiCare Neuroscience Institute, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. That’s why we’ve built a culture of kindness and collaboration and a community where teamwork and professional growth aren’t just aspirations, but daily realities.
As we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, we’re committed to empowering our providers to be bold, innovative and patient-centric. You’ll find a supportive environment that values your expertise while leveraging the resources and technology you need to deliver transformative care.
Whether you’re looking to advance your research, take on leadership opportunities, or be part of strategic initiatives that expand access to quality care, you’ll find your place in our growing community of dedicated professionals.
The Neuro Hospitalist is a key member of the inpatient neuroscience care team, providing expert consultation and management of neurologic conditions in hospitalized patients. This physician plays a pivotal role in acute diagnostic evaluation, stabilization, and multidisciplinary coordination across departments to ensure timely, evidence-based care for complex neurologic presentations.
Working exclusively in the inpatient setting, the Neuro Hospitalist serves patients with a wide range of neurologic disorders, including stroke, seizures, encephalopathy, demyelinating diseases, and neuroinfectious conditions. This position involves high-impact collaboration with emergency medicine, hospital medicine, ICU teams, and subspecialty consultants to guide evaluation, treatment, and transitions of care.
Essential Functions
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Evaluate, diagnose, and manage hospitalized patients with acute or complex neurologic conditions
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Provide inpatient consultation services across medical, surgical, and ICU units
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Interpret neuroimaging and diagnostic studies (CT, MRI, EEG, lumbar punctures, labs)
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Participate in rapid response, stroke alerts, and time-sensitive interventions in coordination with emergency teams
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary providers including intensivists, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation specialists, and case managers
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Guide transitions of care, including discharge planning, outpatient follow-up, and rehabilitation referrals
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Document clinical encounters accurately and maintain compliance with institutional and regulatory standards
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Participate in quality improvement efforts, team meetings, and continuing education
**FTE:**1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: four 10-hour shifts per week, will include weekends as part of a rotation
This position can be based in either the Puget Sound Region or Spokane, WA depending on desired location*
Position Summary
MultiCare Rockwood Clinic is seeking a Neurohospitalist to join their well-established and thriving Stroke team at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington. The stroke alert team collaborates with local EMS to provide patients with quick access to our advanced diagnostic and treatment technology..
Providers at MultiCare are recognized as being among the best in the Northwest Region. Here, you’ll find everything you need to excel in your job including outstanding facilities, comprehensive resources and talented teammates in partnering for healing and a healthy future.
Requirements
- Inpatient Stroke experience preferred
- Board certified/eligible in Neurology at time of employment
- Visa candidates welcome to apply
- Licensed in the state of WA by the time of employment
- DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
- Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association
Why MultiCare Neuroscience Institute?
Patient-centered care
Expert guidance and seamless support across every stage of a patient’s neurological journey.
Collaborative team
Join a growing group of neurologists, neurosurgeons, and advanced practitioners, working across specialties with strong clinic-hospital partnerships.
Robust support
Clinical, administrative and IT resources that allow you to focus on patient care and grow your practice
Award-winning care
Recognized for stroke quality, research innovation and high standards in neurological care.
Pacific Northwest lifestyle
Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $335,000.00 - $359,600.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
Employer
MultiCare
MultiCare is a locally governed, nonprofit health system dedicated to serving communities across the Pacific Northwest. Its roots go back to 1882 and the founding of Tacoma's first hospital. Today MultiCare runs 13 hospitals and more than 300 primary, urgent, pediatric and specialty care locations across Washington, Idaho and Oregon, with more than 30,000 employees, providers and volunteers.
The system includes Tacoma General, Good Samaritan, Allenmore, Auburn, Covington and Capital medical centers in the Puget Sound region; Deaconess and Valley hospitals in Spokane; Yakima Memorial in Central Washington; Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic; Navos behavioral health; and Indigo Urgent Care, with more than 40 clinics across Washington and Idaho.
MultiCare's mission is "Partnering for healing and a healthy future." Its providers practice in a physician-led, multi-specialty group of more than 300 providers on Epic, with support for well-being, leadership development and career growth, and live where water, mountain and forest views are part of everyday life.