Neurology Physician

Neurology Physician at WellSpan Health summary:

As a Neurology Physician and Division Chief, the role involves overseeing adult neurology clinical services across multiple hospitals and sites, including directing clinical staff and ensuring quality of neurological care. The position includes clinical oversight of specialized units such as EEG, EMG, and Stroke Unit, involvement in neuroscience research initiatives, and support for neurology residency development linked to a new medical school. The role requires collaboration with hospital leadership to standardize care, engage providers, and contribute to academic growth within a major health system in central Pennsylvania.

Responsible for defining clinical priorities within neurology and neurosurgery, recruitment of appropriate physician staff, clinical oversight of EEG, EMG, Stroke Unit, research and other neuroscience initiatives to be developed within WellSpan Health. Administers and directs the activities of assigned personnel. Provides medical care to patients. Reviews the quality, adequacy and appropriateness of services within the department.

WellSpan Health is seeking a Chief for the Division of Adult Neurology for a system-wide role overseeing Adult Neurology care across 7 acute care hospitals, 9+ clinical sites within 9 counties in central Pennsylvania.

Position Highlights:

• Report to the VP/CMO, Neuroscience Service Line
• Oversee quality, standardization and provider engagement in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• 0.3 FTE protected administrative time
• Directors already in place who manage operations
• Clinical expertise in Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Neuro Critical Care preferred
• Highly qualified candidates may be considered for the position of Associate CMO, Neuroscience Service Line in addition to the Division Chief role.
• Development of a Neurology Residency is expected in the upcoming years, associated with the opening of the medical school. The Division Chief may be expected to help with the recruitment of the Program Director and with faculty development. In that case - we will consider a greater time commitment by adding academic time.

Flagship Hospital Highlights :

• 600-bed acute care hospital
• Level I Trauma Center and Accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Surgical and Critical Care Tower at WellSpan Health under construction, which will include a 22 bed Neuro ICU
• Neurosciences catchment area of around 1,200,000 people
• Clinical campus for medical school under construction - WellSpan/Temple medical school campus opening in 2027

Additional Program Highlights :

• Established Neurology program, with a fully staffed team of APPs
• Stable and supportive administration
• Teaching of medical students and rotating residents from Psychiatry
• Support for Clinical Trials
• Favorable location very close to Philadelphia, Baltimore and D.C.

Our Commitment to You:

• Physician-designed compensation model
• Competitive signing bonus
• Full relocation
• Retirement savings plans
• Malpractice coverage including tail
• $5,500/year for CME

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About WellSpan and the Community:

At WellSpan Health, our community of 23,000 employees, including more than 2,700 physicians and advanced practice providers, shares a common vision and mission. We're cultivating medicine's next generation of innovators and leaders as we transform the health of the communities we serve in Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland.

Not only do we reinvest in the communities we serve, but we also invest in our physicians and providers, keeping your well-being at the forefront to encourage personal and professional growth. We are currently seeking two board certified/board eligible Neurologists to join our team in York, PA.

For Confidential Consideration Contact:
Cris Williams, Physician Recruiter, WellSpan Health

Keywords:

Neurology, Neurosurgery, Clinical oversight, Stroke unit, EEG, EMG, Physician recruitment, Healthcare leadership, Neurology residency, Patient care