Vascular Neurologist/Stroke Director

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Vascular Neurologist/Stroke Director

MaineHealthNeurology is seeking a full-time fellowship trained Vascular Neurologist with demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience in stroke program development, quality improvement, or clinical operations, to join our Neurology Department as Director of the Maine Medical Center Portland Comprehensive Stroke Center and Medical Director of the MaineHealth Telestroke Program. In addition to dedicated time for the oversight and management of Stroke Programs, the Director will have inpatient clinical responsibilities on the Neurohospitalist/Stroke service.

MMC POR is the only Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) in the State of Maine and serves as the tertiary referral center for the most complex stroke patients across Maine and the region. The Stroke Medical Director provides physician leadership for clinical standards, quality and performance improvement, multidisciplinary stroke care, education, research, and continued readiness for CRC certification. The MaineHealth TeleStroke Network provides 24/7/365 emergency stroke coverage across all MH hospitals and Redington-Fairview. The Telestroke Medical Director Chairs the TeleStroke Steering Committee; oversees clinical quality,education, and case review; supports site Stroke Champions; works closely with the TeleStroke Program Manager to address clinical, quality and operational issues.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Join a well-established Neurology Department consisting of 35+ sub-specialty trained Adult and Pediatric Neurologists, Neurohospitalists, and Advanced Practice Professionals.
• Clinical responsibilities are at Maine Medical Center (MMC) in Portland, the state's leading tertiary care hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, and the region's only Comprehensive Stroke Center.
• Inpatient neurology is a teaching service with a growing Neurology residency started in 2020, rotating Tufts University Medical School students, and MMC Internal Medicine and Psychiatry residents.
• Academic appointment is conferred through affiliation with Tufts University School of Medicine and opportunities for academic advancement are available.

At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.The annual base salary for this position is $330,000.In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.

About MaineHealth

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

About Portland, Maine

Ideal for families and young professionals, the Greater Portland area offers exceptional foods, lifestyles and activities. Attractions include its historic Old Port district, craft microbreweries, the Portland Museum of Art, Victoria Mansion, Wadsworth-Longfellow House and six classic lighthouses. Public and private schools are excellent. Transportation is reliable, and there are many four-season outdoor activities to enjoy, including sailing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and skiing at one of 14 Maine-area ski resorts.

MaineHealth is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive environment that is welcoming to diverse faculty.To apply, please send a cover letter and CV. To learn more about our system, please visitwww.mainehealth.organd our benefits page.

Contact:Katye Thatcher, CPRP,Physician and APP Recruiter, katye.thatcher@mainehealth.org

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