Telestroke Neurovascular Nocturnist
Houston Methodist
Telestroke Neurovascular Nocturnist
Houston Methodist
Nonprofit academic medical center with hospitals
Interested candidates, please forward a copy of your CV to Tricia Selsberg - Selsberg[email protected]
The Department of Neurology in collaboration with The Virtual Department at Houston Methodist, welcomes applicants to apply for the position of Telestroke Neurovascular Nocturnist.
This is an excellent virtual opportunity to join a premier Neurology Program and leading hospital. For 13 years, US News and World Report has consistently ranked Houston Methodist as the #1 Hospital System in Texas and the Neurology program is nationally ranked #11.
The acute nocturnal services encompass stroke coverage to the Houston Methodist regional sites with a combination of comprehensive and primary stroke centers with a robust ER presence strategically located throughout the Houston area.
Houston Methodist Stroke Division:
The Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center, the first DNV-accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center in the nation, is comprised of 6 vascular neurologists, 2 stroke fellows, and 6 dedicated stroke nurse practitioners. In collaboration with hospital and clinic care, the stroke team provides telestroke services to approximately 3,000 additional patients annually. An additional 7 vascular neurologists provide on-site neurohospitalist and back up telestroke coverage across the system.
Position Details:
Flexible Schedule: 160-180 shifts
Primary Responsibility: Hyperacute stroke management via Telestroke (TNK, ICH, LVO)
Hours: 4pm-7am; 7a-7a weekends/holidays
Strong neuroimaging diagnostic and virtual stroke evaluation with time-critical care delivery
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enhanced virtual care skills
Ability to work well in a team and collaborate with other healthcare professionals across a system
Qualified Candidates:
Completed Neurology residency
Fellowship training in Vascular Neurology with exposure to Telestroke/Teleneurology
Eligible for a Texas medical license or currently hold a Texas medical license in good standing
Strong interests in academic missions, including high-quality clinical care, education, and research
Candidates must reside in TX, LA, FL, TN or WA.
What We Offer:
Competitive base salary plus incentivized bonus structure
Sign on bonus
Comprehensive benefits (medical insurance, life insurance, disability)
Generous Retirement Plan
About Houston Methodist:
Houston Methodist Hospital Texas Medical Center is the No. 1 hospital in Texas by U.S. News & World Report and holds a prestigious spot on Forbes America's Best Large Employers List. Located in the dynamic Texas Medical Center, our facility serves as a hub for world-class healthcare professionals and cutting-edge research. Houston Methodist - The Woodlands, Willowbrook, and Sugar Land sites provide comprehensive stroke care with on-site 24/7 neurosurgery and neuro-endovascular capabilities. The additional primary stroke centers remain high volume thrombolytic sites with robust system transfer algorithms in place.
Welcome to Houston:
Join us in Houston, Texas—a city that blends opportunity with excitement! As one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolises, Houston is a thriving hub for industries like energy, healthcare, aerospace, and technology. With a dynamic economy, diverse culture, and endless career opportunities, Houston offers the perfect environment for professional growth. Outside of work, enjoy world-class dining, vibrant arts, and plenty of outdoor activities in the city's parks and green spaces. Whether you’re building your career or exploring all the city has to offer, Houston is the place to be!

Work Shift:
1 - Day (United States of America)

Job Category:
Non-clinical

With more than 40 locations throughout the Greater Houston area, Houston Methodist Primary Care Group brings quality, compassionate care to the entire family and to the communities where our patients work and live. As part of the Houston Methodist health system — one of the nation’s leading health systems — the Primary Care Group offers efficient access to world-class specialty care and hospital services from a network comprised of the nation’s leading hospitals and health care professionals.
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Nonprofit academic medical center with hospitals
Houston Methodist is a nonprofit academic medical center and hospital system in the Houston area. It delivers fee-for-service care through eight hospitals, focusing on cancer, heart and vascular care, transplantation, neurosciences, orthopedics, and digestive disorders, and treats thousands of international patients. The system combines patient care with research, education, and philanthropy through the Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation, with its flagship at the Texas Medical Center and partnerships with Weill Cornell Medicine, Texas A&M, and Rice University that support programs like EnMed and a broad clinical trials network via the Houston Methodist Research Institute. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes by providing high-quality medical care while expanding research, education, and collaborative clinical programs.
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