Job ID: 2913

Type: Physicians

State: MD

Area: Baltimore area

Specialty: NEUROLOGY

Description: Seeking a Chief of Neurology --This executive physician leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the future of neurological care across one of Maryland's largest integrated health systems. --The Chief of Neurology will provide strategic, clinical, operational, and financial leadership for a comprehensive neurology service line while maintaining an active clinical practice. --Lead strategic growth and development of the Neurology Service Line across the health system. --Direct clinical, operational, quality, and financial performance initiatives. --Build and mentor a high-performing team of neurologists and advanced practice providers. --Expand innovative neuroscience programs, including stroke and teleneurology services. --Maintain an active inpatient and outpatient clinical practice. --Collaborate with executive leadership to advance neuroscience services and improve patient access. Executive & Physician Leadership --Provide strategic leadership for the Neurology Service Line across multiple hospitals and clinical sites. --Partner with executive leadership, hospital administration, and medical staff to support organizational goals. --Serve as the primary physician leader for neurology program development, operational excellence, and service line growth. --Mentor physician leaders, neurologists, and administrative teams to foster professional development and clinical excellence. --Recruit, onboard, credential, and retain outstanding neurology physicians. --Promote collaboration among physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, and multidisciplinary care teams. --Lead strategic planning, business development initiatives, and physician engagement efforts. --Oversee the financial performance, budgeting, and long-term sustainability of the Neurology Service Line. Clinical Quality & Program Development --Establish and maintain evidence-based clinical protocols aligned with national standards, including AHA/ASA Stroke Guidelines and NAEC recommendations. --Lead quality improvement initiatives, peer review, FPPE/OPPE processes, accreditation readiness, and performance improvement programs. --Monitor quality metrics, patient outcomes, and operational performance across inpatient and outpatient neurology services. --Support expansion of stroke, neurohospitalist, tele-neurology, epilepsy, and other neuroscience programs. --Ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining the highest standards of patient-centered neurological care. Clinical Practice --Maintain an active inpatient and outpatient neurology practice. --Serve as a senior clinical resource for complex neurological cases. --Model excellence in patient care, documentation, communication, and physician collaboration. --Partner with emergency medicine, hospital medicine, critical care, rehabilitation, nursing, and specialty physicians to ensure coordinated neurological care. --Participate in physician education, case conferences, and ongoing quality improvement initiatives. Compensation and Benefits --$450,000-$600,000 annually, based on experience --Incentive compensation opportunity --Medical, dental, and vision insurance --Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) --Pension plan --403(b) retirement plan --457(b) deferred compensation plan --CME allowance --Life insurance --Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer --Generous paid time off and additional physician benefits --Required Qualifications --Board Certification in Neurology through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) --Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license (eligibility for Maryland licensure) --Minimum of 7 years of clinical neurology experience --At least 5 years of physician leadership experience as a Division Chief, Medical Director, Chief of Neurology, Service Line Leader, or similar leadership role --Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary physician teams --Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and relationship-building skills

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Contact: For more information please contact Ryan Hawkins at [email protected] or call 716-689-6000.