Director, Neuromuscular Neurology

The Department of Neurology at Northwell Health is seeking a highly motivated Neuromuscular Neurologist to join their dynamic team as Director of Neuromuscular Neurology in Westchester, NY. This full-time role offers exceptional flexibility, focusing exclusively on ambulatory practice, allowing for a balanced professional life while providing cutting-edge patient care across an expanding regional network. Candidates will have the opportunity to lead a growing program, develop neuromuscular care, and collaborate across New York's largest healthcare system in a vibrant and scenic community.

Practice Info

• Ambulatory practice setting
• Northern Westchester Hospital is a 245-bed acute care hospital offering medical-surgical, inpatient, and outpatient services
• Phelps Hospital is a 238-bed acute care community hospital operating a designated Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center
• Part of Northwell Health's neurology network
• Operates at a robust system level with a system-wide Neuromuscular Case Conference and teaching opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead the Neuromuscular team and actively participate in Neurology Service Line meetings
• Provide clinical and strategic leadership for Neuromuscular Neurology across the Westchester market
• Partner with hospital and service line leadership to develop and execute a long-term vision for the growth of neuromuscular services
• Identify opportunities to expand patient access, enhance the patient experience, and advance the quality and coordination of neuromuscular care
• Develop and implement clinical best practices, quality standards, and process-improvement initiatives
• Serve as a liaison between the neuromuscular program, hospital administration, and health system leadership
• Oversee and support the program's clinical, quality, operational, and financial performance
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and support physicians and other members of the neuromuscular team

Compensation

• Highly competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and leadership responsibilities

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Medical school appointment within the department, fostering opportunities for academic engagement
• Comprehensive Continuing Medical Education (CME) support
• Retirement contribution 403 (b) match and 457 (b) plans

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution (ACGME or foreign program that is similarly appropriately accredited)
• Completion of Neurology residency and Neuromuscular fellowship
• Must be Board Certified
• Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a physician in the State of New York
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience with demonstrated leadership skills