Division Chief of Neurology Opportunity in South Florida

A large Neuroscience Institute in South Florida is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Division Chief of the Department of Neurology. The Chief will provide strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of the Department of Neurology’s involvement at the Institute as well as in the state and region. The ideal candidate will be a creative, innovative, and resourceful physician who will help further develop existing programs and identify potential opportunities for development.

The new physician will work at the Neuroscience Institute as a part of the Center for Clinical Neurosciences, a physician-led institution that consists of 8 neurosurgery faculty and 11 neurology faculty. The Center is part of a large health system, which is nationally recognized for providing high-quality care. Faculty in Neurology works closely with colleagues in Neurosurgery to provide state-of-the-art care for patients with surgically treatable conditions such as ischemic stroke, aneurysms, vascular malformations, and hemorrhages. The Institute has support for the development of epilepsy surgery and, deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease.

Preferred Qualifications include:

• A person of high integrity with a record of significant achievement in medicine
• Strong record of administration skills, including finance, strategic planning, policy and in managing political situations, practical administrative, fiscal and budgetary skills with fundraising experience
• A record of successful development of educational and training programs for students, residents, and fellows
• Strong record of excellence in education, educational innovation and experience with faculty development and mentoring recognized investment in faculty development and mentoring
• Exceptional communication skills, track record as consensus builder and collaborator with the ability to give direction and guidance
• Appreciation of the importance of alignment across entities (School of Medicine, Medical Group, and Hospitals) to achieve goal congruence for the clinical enterprise
• Focused strategy to grow and strengthen subspecialty areas
• Motivated to pursue a level IV NAEC epilepsy center and continue to strengthen movement disorders and multiple sclerosis/neuro-immunology, and neuro-oncology programs

Facilities and Equipment Highlights:

• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Neurology Residency Program
• Brand new research lab with state-of-the-art technology
• 2 procedure rooms with C arms
• 20-bed neuro-ICU (8 active beds with 12 beds in step-down that can be converted)
• 4-bed EMU and Long-Term Monitoring


Position Highlights

• Neuro-Oncology, Epilepsy, and Movement Disorders background is ideal, but all sub-specialty interests are welcome
• Work with the Director of Neurosciences and Chair of Neurosurgery, to build a unified neurosciences department
• Co-Director of Neurosciences available
• Flexible Administrative Time
• Work with neurology residents
• Opportunity to redefine the department and improve access to the clinic
• Highly supportive administration
• Dedicated research time available
• Financial support available for startup research projects
• Staffing support available for research projects

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