Description
Saint Francis Health System is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Neurologist to join our established and growing neurology team in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This position will primarily support inpatient general neurology and stroke care at Saint Francis Hospital South while also providing Teleneurology rounding coverage for our regional partner hospitals in Muskogee and Vinita.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-acuity, collaborative stroke program within the largest physician network in the state, offering strong subspecialty support, a robust referral base, and a flexible schedule.
Position Highlights
- Inpatient general neurology and stroke care at Saint Francis Hospital South
- Tele-neurology coverage for:
- Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee o Saint Francis Hospital Vinita
- 7 on / 7 off schedule for optimal work-life balance
- Staffing to support 7a-7p inpatient coverage supported by Neurohospitalists
- Partner with TeleNeurology vendor for overnight coverage
- Full inpatient coverage supported by Neurohospitalists
- Stroke network of care: Primary Stroke Centers of both SFH South and SFH Muskogee, SFH Vinita, critical access facility, and Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa - Comprehensive Stroke Center
- EMR: Epic
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology (must become BC within 2 years of completing training)
- Fellowship training in Vascular Neurology desired or equivalent experience
- Ability to obtain an Oklahoma medical license
Compensation & Benefits
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) / 457(b) Employer Match Participation
- Professional Liability Coverage (malpractice insurance)
- Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance
- CME allowance up to $4,400 annually
Referral Network & Clinical Volume
- Internal referral network with approximately 96% internal referrals
- Largest physician group in Oklahoma with 500+ providers across 90+ clinic locations
- Strong multidisciplinary stroke and neurology support team
Teaching Opportunities
Saint Francis Health System offers optional academic involvement with rotating medical students, residents, and fellows from:
- University of Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State University
Teaching participation is flexible and based on physician preference.
Hospital Overviews
Saint Francis Hospital South (Tulsa, OK)
A modern acute care 200-bed hospital serving South Tulsa and surrounding communities, Saint Francis Hospital South provides advanced emergency and inpatient services with a growing emphasis on neurological and stroke care. It is part of the Saint Francis
Comprehensive Stroke Center system and offers strong specialty support and streamlined transfer pathways for complex cases.
Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee (Muskogee, OK)
A community-based hospital serving eastern Oklahoma, Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee provides essential inpatient, emergency, and specialty services to a broad regional population. The hospital benefits from tele-stroke support to expand access to timely neurological expertise for stroke and acute neurovascular conditions.
Saint Francis Hospital Vinita (Vinita, OK)
A critical access hospital serving rural northeast Oklahoma, Saint Francis Hospital Vinita provides essential emergency and inpatient care to a largely underserved region. Teleneurology coverage plays a key role in supporting rapid stroke evaluation and treatment decisions for patients in this community.
About Saint Francis Health System:
Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system wholly governed and operated in Tulsa, Oklahoma whose mission is to extend the presence and healing ministry of Christ to all who seek its services.
The health system is anchored by Saint Francis Hospital, a 1,112-bed tertiary center and
12th largest hospital in the US, which includes the region's only children's hospital and level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center. Saint Francis employs more than 500 providers through the Warren Clinic, which serves the region with more than 115 locations throughout eastern Oklahoma. Saint Francis was recently ranked in top 15 health systems by PINC AI and achieved a 4 star CMS rating.
Saint Francis Health System is able to offer physicians the rewarding medical practice they expect, along with a work-life balance that allows them to achieve their professional goals and focus on personal priorities. Our competitive advantage stems from our 60-year history of single ownership and financial stability. This security allows physicians to do what they do best — treat patients in a mission-driven, value-focused environment. At Saint Francis, your success is our success.
See Yourself in Tulsa:
- A low cost of living, multitude of affordable housing options, four distinct weather seasons, and one of the highest percentages of earnings growth in the US make Tulsa a popular relocation destination.
- Top 10 City for Live Music, Art Deco architecture, Museums and City Parks including Tulsa’s iconic outdoor space – the Gathering Place.
- Checkout Tulsa’s burgeoning food scene offering a wide variety of dining options from bbq and Tex-Mex to farm-to-table cuisine. There’s something for every palate!
- Enjoy year-round sporting events at great venues to include Tulsa Drillers Baseball, FC Tulsa Soccer, Tulsa Oilers Ice Hockey, PGA Tour 2022 at Southern Hills Country Club, & home of NCAA Division 1 University of Tulsa athletic programs.
- Tulsa International Airport keeps you just a flight away from 23 domestic locations and offers a quick and easy airport experience.
- Tulsa’s proximity to the Ozark Mountains and numerous lakes offers an array of opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts including boating, fishing, hiking and hunting.
- Teaching opportunities via an affiliation with community health education programs like Oklahoma State College of Osteopathic Medicine and OU-TU School of Community Medicine.
