Stroke Medical Director - Westchester, NY

Stroke Medical Director - Westchester, NY

The Department of Neurology at Northwell Health is seeking an accomplished and visionary stroke or neurointerventional neurologist to serve as Stroke Medical Director in Westchester, NY . This is a full‑time leadership opportunity that offers the chance to guide a high‑performing stroke program within New York State’s largest healthcare system.

About the Program

Northwell Health boasts one of the nation’s most comprehensive stroke networks, including:

• 4 Comprehensive Stroke Centers
• 11 Primary Stroke Centers
• 2 Thrombectomy‑Capable Stroke Centers

Our multidisciplinary stroke teams include physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, technicians, and dedicated support staff who work collaboratively to deliver exceptional patient‑centered care. Northwell also maintains a strong commitment to stroke education and training, partnering closely with EMS providers to improve rapid stroke recognition, treatment and outcomes.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Chair of Neurology, the Stroke Medical Director will lead the strategic, clinical, operational, and academic direction of the stroke program across the Westchester market. As a key member of the hospital leadership team, responsibilities include:

• Lead the Stroke Program Team and participate in Neurology Service Line meetings
• Serve as a liaison between administration and the stroke team, regularly reporting to Executive and Health System leadership
• Identify opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction and quality of care, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality services
• Monitor quality data and lead process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality standards
• Collaborate with service‑line leadership to expand and implement best practices in stroke care
• Oversee physician recruitment, mentorship, and supervision
• Drive program development, strategic planning, and process improvement initiatives
• Manage clinical, quality, operational, and financial performance
• For Neurointerventional Neurologists, clinical call responsibilities are collaboratively shared with other Neurointerventionalists

Candidate Qualifications

• M.D. Degree from an accredited institution (ACGME or foreign program that is similarly appropriately accredited)
• Completion of Neurology residency and Stroke/Vascular or Neurointerventional fellowship
• Must be Board Certified
• Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a physician in the State of New York
• Minimum 5 years of experience demonstrating exceptional leadership skills

Incentives include, among others:

• Highly competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and leadership responsibilities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• CME allowance
• Retirement contribution 403(b) match and 457(b) plans
• A collaborative culture committed to innovation, diversity, education, and physician leadership

Application Process

To receive full consideration, interested individuals should electronically submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Letter of Interest to Christa Viscuse ( ). The Letter of Interest should primarily detail your experience, qualifications, and key achievements in administrative leadership, clinical care and operations, research, and education as related to this position specification and briefly express your interest in this position.

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