Chief of Neurology Opportunity

Chief of Neurology Opportunity

Sandra and MalcolmBerman Brain & SpineInstitute | Sinai Hospitalof Baltimore

LifeBridge Health | Baltimore, Maryland

Lead OneofMaryland's Premier NeurologyPrograms

LifeBridge Health isseeking an accomplished, board-certified neurologistto serve as Chief of Neurology for the renowned Sandra and MalcolmBerman Brain & SpineInstitute at Sinai Hospital ofBaltimore .

This executive physicianleadership role offersthe opportunity toshape the futureof neurological careacross one ofMaryland's largestintegrated health systems. The Chief ofNeurology will providestrategic, clinical, operational, and financial leadershipfor a comprehensiveneurology service linewhile maintaining anactive clinical practice.

If you arean experienced physicianleader passionate aboutadvancing neurologicalcare, developing high-performing teams, expandinginnovative programs, andimproving patient outcomes, we invite youto join ournationally recognizedorganization.

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health isone of Maryland'slargestand mostrespected healthcare systems, serving Baltimore City, Baltimore County, CarrollCounty, and surroundingcommunities.

Ourhealth systemincludes:

• Nearly 2,000 licensedbeds
• Approximately $2 billionin annual revenue
• More than 2,900physicians
• Over 13,000 employees

The Sandra andMalcolm BermanBrain & Spine Instituteprovides comprehensiveinpatient and outpatientneurological care throughan integrated multidisciplinaryteam of neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, rehabilitation specialists, advanced practice providers, and other medicalexperts dedicated todelivering exceptionalpatient outcomes.

Position Highlights

As Chief ofNeurology, you will:

• Lead strategic growthand development ofthe Neurology Service Lineacross the healthsystem.
• Direct clinical, operational, quality, and financialperformance initiatives.
• Build and mentora high-performingteam of neurologistsand advancedpractice providers.
• Expand innovative neuroscienceprograms, including strokeand tele-neurologyservices.
• Maintain an activeinpatient and outpatientclinical practice.
• Collaborate with executiveleadership to advanceneuroscience services andimprove patient access.

Primary Responsibilities

Executive &Physician Leadership

• Provide strategic leadershipfor the NeurologyService Line acrossmultiple hospitalsand clinical sites.
• Partner with executiveleadership, hospital administration, and medical stafftosupport organizationalgoals.
• Serve as theprimary physicianleader for neurologyprogram development, operationalexcellence, andservice line growth.
• Mentor physician leaders, neurologists, and administrativeteamsto foster professionaldevelopment and clinicalexcellence.
• Recruit, onboard, credential,and retain outstandingneurology physicians.
• Promote collaboration amongphysicians, advancedpractice providers, nursing, and multidisciplinarycare teams.
• Leadstrategic planning, businessdevelopment initiatives, and physician engagementefforts.
• Oversee the financialperformance, budgeting,and long-termsustainability of theNeurology Service Line.

ClinicalQuality & ProgramDevelopment

• Establish and maintainevidence-based clinicalprotocols aligned withnational standards, includingAHA/ASA StrokeGuidelines and NAECrecommendations.
• Lead quality improvementinitiatives, peer review, FPPE/OPPE processes, accreditation readiness, and performance improvementprograms.
• Monitor quality metrics, patientoutcomes, and operationalperformance across inpatientand outpatient neurologyservices.
• Support expansionof stroke, neurohospitalist, tele-neurology, epilepsy, andother neuroscience programs.
• Ensure regulatorycompliancewhile maintaining thehighest standards ofpatient-centered neurologicalcare.

Clinical Practice

• Maintainan active inpatientand outpatient neurologypractice.
• Serve as asenior clinical resourcefor complex neurologicalcases.
• Model excellence inpatient care, documentation, communication, and physiciancollaboration.
• Partnerwith emergency medicine, hospital medicine, criticalcare, rehabilitation, nursing, and specialtyphysicians to ensurecoordinated neurologicalcare.
• Participate in physicianeducation, case conferences, and ongoing qualityimprovement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO(or international equivalentsuch as MBBS)
• Board Certification inNeurology through theAmerican Board ofPsychiatryand Neurology (ABPN)
• Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license(oreligibility for Marylandlicensure)
• Minimum of7 years ofclinical neurology experience
• At least 5years of physicianleadership experience asa Division Chief, Medical Director, Chiefof Neurology, ServiceLine Leader, or similar leadershiprole
• Demonstrated success leadingmultidisciplinary physicianteams
• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and relationship-building skills

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, MHA, MPH, or otheradvanced leadership degree
• Experience developing orexpanding tele-neurology, stroke, or neuroscienceservice lines
• Experience with JointCommission, DNV, ComprehensiveStroke Center, PrimaryStroke Center, orother quality andaccreditation programs
• Strong financial managementand physician practiceleadership experience
• Demonstrated success instrategic planning, physicianrecruitment, and programgrowth

Compensation & Benefits

LifeBridge Healthoffersa highly competitiveexecutive compensationpackage designed tosupport your professionaland personal success.

Compensation

• $450,000-$600,000 annually, based on experience
• Incentive compensation opportunity

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, andvision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts(FSA)
• Pension plan
• 403(b) retirementplan
• 457(b) deferredcompensation plan
• CME allowance
• Life insurance
• Public Service LoanForgiveness (PSLF) eligibleemployer
• Generous paid time off and additional physician benefits

Location

Sinai Hospital ofBaltimore
Sandra and MalcolmBerman Brain & SpineInstitute

2401 W. BelvedereAvenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21215

Why Join LifeBridgeHealth?

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead one of the region's premier neuroscience programs while practicing within a collaborative, physician-led environment committed to innovation, quality, education, and compassionate patient care. You'll have the resources, executive support, and multidisciplinary partnerships to shape the future of neurology services across a growing integrated health system.