Neurology - Medical Director Stroke – Physician – NYC Health + Hospitals – Queens Hospital Center - Queens, NY

This is a full-time physician leadership role in which the ideal candidate should be capable in both General Neurology and Stroke as the hospital is an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. 
Responsibilities include providing leadership in ongoing initiatives of the Stroke Program, maintaining Stroke Center Certification status, and ensuring quality, evidence-based stroke care. 
 

• Coordinates and provides direction to the Advanced Primary Stroke Center and oversees the systems and programs that are involved in the implementation and ongoing improvement of evidenced-based stroke care. 
• Provides leadership and drives program development to maintain TJC Advanced Primary Stroke Center accreditation. 
• Coordinates and provides direction to the facility's stroke care team including communication and coordination with the medical staff, quality, nursing and others as appropriate by providing accurate and timely information and written communication.
• Acts as a resource with regulatory agencies and makes recommendations for compliance and maintains mandatory documentation as required.
• Duties include direct in-patient consultation services and outpatient care as well as teaching and supervision of advanced practice providers and students, residents and medical students.
• Advocates for patients and family members, by designing policies and services that promote patient rights and optimal environments of care, building on customer satisfaction.
• Assists in coordination of the tele-stroke program and transfers to other facilities, if indicated.
   

• Medical degree from an accredited university.
• A valid New York State License, DEA and Medicaid number. 
• Board certified in General Neurology and completed residency in an ACGME accredited Neurology residency program.
• Completion of a fellowship in vascular neurology preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong work ethic and desire to participate in a team-oriented, patient-centered health system.
• Builds and maintains supportive relationships with diverse groups including nursing and physician colleagues, hospital administration, other departments and outside agencies.

Compensation range from 290K to 312K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits).