Neurology Physician - Hospitalist
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Job Description
Why Join Us
Baptist Health System invites a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Neurohospitalist to join its established Neurohospitalist program at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital, the Comprehensive Stroke Program Hub for South Texas.
You'll work alongside a highly skilled team within a network serving 17+ communities and 250+ providers strong. This thriving program, built in 2015, puts you at the center of acute stroke care in one of the fastest-growing regions of Texas. Join a system with over a century of commitment to excellence and integrity.
Position Highlights
- 100% inpatient Neurohospitalist role at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital, the Comprehensive Stroke Program Hub
- Network includes 2 Primary Plus and 3 Primary Stroke facilities under the St.
Luke's Hub
- Shared Telestroke call coverage
- EEG reading/interpretation, including continuous EEG
- Primary focus on acute stroke management
- EMR: Athena (clinic) and Cerner (hospital)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary guarantee with robust benefits package
- Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
- CME allowance
Candidate Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
Why San Antonio
San Antonio blends deep history with modern energy, from the Alamo and the River Walk to the panoramic views atop the Tower of the Americas.
You'll enjoy a full slate of culture and entertainment, including the symphony, theater, Fiesta celebrations, and Spurs games, alongside professional sports across the NBA, MiLB, USL, and XFL.
Texas offers no state income tax, and San Antonio is projected to welcome 1.1 million new residents by 2040, reflecting its status as one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.
With standout dining, shopping, and green spaces throughout, San Antonio delivers a vibrant, welcoming community for you and your family.
Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference.
Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions.
Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!
Key Responsibilities
The physician will serve as an inpatient Neurohospitalist focusing primarily on acute stroke management at a Comprehensive Stroke Program Hub. Responsibilities include EEG reading and interpretation as well as shared Telestroke call coverage.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology. A doctorate degree is required for this medical position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 41 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 73% have no call, 24% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.0 / 10 · above average in hospital medicine | ranked against 1,097 Hospital Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Hospital Medicine median $250k (middle half $250k–$300k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Hospital Medicine listings in Texas | 54 active | 1,095 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 73% no call · 24% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas physician listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Hospital Medicine hiring demand | #18 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 49 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 402 postings, 440 closed |
| New Hospital Medicine listings | 409 in the last 30 days | 390 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Hospital Medicine pay trend | −3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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