Physician - Hospitalist

Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute (OHNI) at South Lake Hospital is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible neurohospitalist to join our multidisciplinary neuroscience team in Clermont, Florida. This inpatient-focused neurology position provides acute neurological care within our Primary Stroke Center while integrating with the broader OHNI network of over 45 physicians across multiple subspecialties.

Location

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, Clermont, Florida (Lake County), is a full-service acute care hospital serving the community for over 75 years, with nearby outpatient neuroscience services at the OHNI Clermont clinic.

Inpatient Neurology Consultation

• Provide timely neurology consults for hospitalist services, ICU, emergency department, and surgical teams
• Perform comprehensive neurological assessments and diagnostic evaluations for new neurological symptoms
• Manage hospitalized patients with stroke, seizures, acute headache, encephalopathy, neuromuscular crises, and other urgent neurological conditions
• Follow patients through step-down and floor units after ICU or emergency care

Multidisciplinary Team Model

• Collaborate with neurosurgeons, rehab specialists, dedicated neuroscience nursing teams, and advanced practice providers
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds with hospitalists, ICU teams, emergency physicians, and therapy staff
• Access to system-wide neuroscience resources and subspecialty expertise across the Orlando Health network

Required

• MD or DO degree
• Board certification or board eligibility in Neurology
• Current medical license or ability to obtain Florida licensure
• Experience or strong interest in acute stroke care and inpatient neurology

Preferred

• Vascular Neurology fellowship or additional stroke training
• Experience with telestroke or rapid stroke response protocols
• Familiarity with Primary Stroke Center metrics and quality initiatives

Clermont, Florida 

Clermont is the most populous city in Lake County, Florida, which sits about 22 miles west of Orlando, making it roughly a 35-minute drive from downtown Orlando and theme parks like Disney World and Universal Studios. The area is known for its rolling hills, which are atypical of the Florida peninsula, earning it the nickname "gem of the hills." The Clermont area lies on the northern part of the Lake Wales Ridge and is surrounded by the Clermont chain of lakes, including Lake Minneola and nearby Lake Apopka. Clermont offers small-town charm with quick access to Orlando's amenitiesideal for those who want an active, outdoor-focused lifestyle while staying close to major attractions.