Northwell Health is seeking a visionary and accomplished physician leader to serve as System Director of Cognitive Disorders, driving the expansion of their renowned program across Manhattan and Long Island. This unique opportunity involves shaping the future of cognitive care within New York's largest healthcare provider, focusing on comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of various cognitive disorders. The role is pivotal in an expanding field, with projected growth of 7,000-14,000 annual ambulatory visits for cognitive diagnosis in the next 5-10 years.
Practice Info
- The Northwell Health Cognitive Neurology Center offers comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of various cognitive disorders across the Northwell network.
- Northwell's investment in the development of the new Center for Healthy Aging and the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center signals a strong commitment to expanding its cognitive neurology program.
- The program has recently received Joint Commission certification and is affirmed as the leading inpatient program in the US.
- The Feinstein Institutes is the home of the research institutes of Northwell Health and plays a significant role in advancing understanding and treatment of cognitive neurological conditions.
- The Department of Neurology has seen tremendous growth over the past five years across all regions, with the goal of providing comprehensive, integrated health care and wellness services.
- Northwell Health has three hospitals ranked in the top 50 in the U.S News & World Report (North Shore University Hospital being the highest at #15 in the nation) as well as four comprehensive stroke programs, 11 primary stroke centers, and 1 thrombectomy capable center.
Responsibilities
- Physician recruitment, mentorship, and supervision
- Development and implementation of strategic program growth initiatives
- Process improvement initiatives
- Oversight of clinical, quality, operational, and financial performance
- Operate at multiple sites weekly
Compensation
- Competitive salaries with annual incentive compensation bonus
- Paid medical malpractice insurance
- Retirement contribution 403(b) match and 457(b) plans
- CME allowance
Requirements
- MD Degree from an accredited institution (ACGME or foreign program that is similarly appropriately accredited)
- Completion of Neurology residency and fellowship training in cognitive neurology strongly preferred
- Must be Board Certified
- Minimum of 5 years of experience
- Strong interest in system-level leadership and program growth
- Must be licensed as a physician in the State of New York