Vascular Neurologist with Teaching Responsibilities

ChristianaCare, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare, is actively recruiting a BE/BC Vascular Neurologist to join our well-established, physician-led practice. As we are preparing to establish a Neurology residency program within the next 5 years, candidates with enthusiasm for teaching and an interest in building a residency program will be highly favored. Leadership roles are available for qualified candidates eager to take on additional responsibilities.This individual will join a team of 10 Vascular Neurologists and Neurohospitalists overseeing acute stroke care and general consults at ChristianaCare. Separate services exist for consultative work, including acute stroke management, a primary stroke service, and a stroke follow-up clinic. In-person work is at the Newark and Wilmington campuses. We have developed a robust internal tele-network to cover all acute strokes across our system to ensure exceptional care. As our system expands and patient needs increase, we are moving to an overnight virtual shift-based model to ensure physicians are well-rested to provide exceptional care and improve work-life balance.The ChristianaCare Newark campus is the only Comprehensive Stroke Center in the state of Delaware, having been awarded all of the highest possible awards by the American Heart Association for the past 5+ years. The Wilmington campus is recognized as a Primary Stroke Center. Our program includes a dedicated Neurointensive Care Unit staffed by neurocritical care physicians, a transitional Neuro Unit, the only epilepsy monitoring unit in the state, as well as acute inpatient beds staffed by neuro-trained nurses and allied health specialists. Our hospital-based team is supported by 18 subspecialty trained physicians, including those trained in epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular, neuro-ophthalmology, headache, and autoimmune neurology.The candidate must have an M.D., D.O. or equivalent, and BE/BC Neurology; BE/BC Vascular Neurology preferred. The candidate must have strong clinical skills, enthusiasm for teaching, and experience working with a diverse population of patients is preferred.**About ChristianaCare**Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic healthcare organizations. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center, a Level III epilepsy monitoring unit, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center, and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care, and women's health.ChristianaCare is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States. IDG Computerworld has recognized it as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. Healthgrades has rated ChristianaCare as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals, and it is continually ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national quality ratings.Living in and around Delaware offers varied and affordable housing options in DE, PA, MD, or NJ. Connected by Amtrak and I-95, this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events, and some of the nation's best colleges and universities. Our location puts you within 1-3 hours of four international airports, major cities including Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington, D.C., popular beach towns in MD, DE, and NJ, and popular ski resorts in PA and NY.EEO Statement: ChristianaCare Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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