Medical Director of the Stroke Program

Job Opportunity: Medical Director of the Advanced Primary Stroke Program

Our organization, in collaboration with a prominent healthcare facility serving the culturally rich communities of Queens, New York, is looking for a dedicated Medical Director for the Advanced Primary Stroke Program. This full-time leadership position requires expertise in both General Neurology and Stroke, as the facility is recognized as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading ongoing initiatives within the Stroke Program and ensuring the facility maintains its Stroke Center Certification status.
• Overseeing the Advanced Primary Stroke Center, directing systems and programs that enhance evidence-based stroke care.
• Driving program development to uphold accreditation from The Joint Commission (TJC) as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center.
• Coordinating the stroke care team, facilitating effective communication among medical staff, nursing, quality assurance, and other relevant departments.
• Serving as a resource for regulatory compliance, making recommendations, and maintaining necessary documentation.
• Providing direct inpatient consultations and outpatient care, while also supervising and teaching advanced practice providers, residents, and medical students.
• Advocating for patients and their families by creating policies and services that uphold patient rights and enhance care environments, focusing on customer satisfaction.
• Assisting in the coordination of the tele-stroke program and managing transfers to other facilities when necessary.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, candidates must possess:

• A medical degree from an accredited institution.
• A valid New York State medical license, along with a DEA and Medicaid number.
• Board certification in General Neurology, having completed a residency in an ACGME-accredited Neurology program.
• Completion of a fellowship in vascular neurology is preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• A strong commitment to teamwork and a patient-centered approach within the healthcare system.
• The ability to foster supportive relationships with diverse groups, including nursing and physician colleagues, hospital administration, and external agencies.

Working Conditions and Benefits

This position offers a unique chance to join a collaborative, patient-focused program with a longstanding commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the communities in Queens. Compensation will be aligned with experience and training. Additionally, a faculty appointment with our affiliated medical school will be available, based on credentials and qualifications.

Our organization is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, free from unlawful discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, immigration status, citizenship, or any other protected status.

EOE including Veterans and Disabled