Neurology Physician

Neurologist, Director of Stroke

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.

Job Description

• 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.

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.