Our client, a leading healthcare organization dedicated to excellence in neurological and stroke care, is hiring a Neurologist, Director of Stroke. Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Neurologist to lead and oversee a comprehensive stroke program at a primary stroke center committed to delivering evidence-based, quality stroke care. This leadership role is ideal for a clinician with a passion for patient care, program development, and clinical innovation, seeking to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert leadership for the hospital's Stroke Program, ensuring ongoing compliance and excellence in stroke care delivery.
- Maintain and enhance Stroke Center Certification status through adherence to regulatory standards and quality improvement initiatives.
- Act as a clinical resource by responding to acute stroke alerts, providing inpatient neurology consultations, and managing outpatient stroke clinics.
- Lead the development of stroke care protocols, participate in clinical research, and implement evidence-based practices to optimize patient outcomes.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams-including medical staff, nursing, quality assurance, and emergency services-to foster seamless stroke care pathways.
- Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting for quality improvement, patient safety, and program effectiveness.
- Serve as the Medical Liaison to community hospitals and emergency medical services, enhancing stroke care collaboration and transfer processes.
- Contribute to teaching and supervision for residents, colleagues, and medical students, promoting education and professional development within the department.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Active New York Medical License and NYS DEA certification.
- Board-certified or eligible in Neurology, with completion of a Vascular Neurology fellowship preferred.
- Minimum of five years' experience in stroke care, with at least three years in a leadership role within a stroke center.
- Proven ability to lead clinical teams, manage complex programming, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments and external partners.
- Strong motivation to innovate and improve stroke services in a fast-paced environment.
Some of the Benefits
- Competitive compensation with flexibility based on candidate experience and fit.
- Opportunities for clinical research, teaching, and professional development.
- Leadership role in a recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center with significant impact on community health.
- Supportive team environment with access to advanced neurological resources and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Potential for schedule flexibility for the right candidate, including inpatient and outpatient settings.
Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.
Take the next step in your career by applying today and become a pivotal part of advancing stroke care in our community.
