Academic Med
Vascular Neurologist, Hazard Hospital, ARH
Academic Med, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States,
Academic Healthcare Recruitment & Executive SearchPosition:
Vascular NeurologistSpecialty:
Neurology - Stroke, Neurology - Vascular, Neurology - GeneralLocation:
Hazard, KentuckyStroke Neurology OpportunityAppalachian Regional HealthcareHazard HospitalHazard, KYJob DescriptionOpportunity OverviewAppalachian Regional Healthcare and their flagship location, Hazard Hospital, are seeking a neurologist with advanced training in vascular neurology to join their expanding program to help treat the underserved population of the region. This opportunity affords one the benefit of focusing their clinical pursuits at the epicenter of arguably the highest concentration of neurological disorders in the US.Opportunity SpecificsThe Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARH) is a not-for-profit health system serving 350,000 residents across Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia. Operating 10 hospitals, multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, HomeCare Stores, and retail pharmacies, ARH is the largest provider of care and the largest employer in southeastern Kentucky.According to the Appalachia Regional Commission (ARC), the region that ARH serves contains one of the highest concentrations of economically distressed counties in the United States. The catchment population is encompassed by the 11-state region widely known as the ‘Stroke Belt’ or ‘Stroke Alley’ based on the unusually high incidence of stroke and other forms of cardiovascular disease.It is especially pertinent to note that the area is considered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as Medically Underserved. Thus, holders of J-1 and H-1B visas may be considered for eligibility to waive the requirement to return to the country of last permanent residence for a period of time prior to applying for a Green Card.The opportunity, located at the Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center in Hazard, KY (ARH-Hazard), is ideal for the mission-oriented neurologist driven to treat complex neurologic disorders and improve the overall health of patients in an area where neurologic care is sorely lacking.ResponsibilitiesApproximately 60% of the incoming neurologist’s clinical service will be dedicated to the high acuity inpatient consult service at ARH-Hazard with an average patient census of 15-18. The remaining clinical service will be in outpatient clinics adjacent to the hospital or at routinely scheduled outreach clinics located in nearby community locations.Medical Center OverviewThe Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center (Hazard-ARH) is a 350-bed, acute-care hospital with an adjacent psychiatric hospital. Hazard-ARH also serves as a regional tertiary referral center for southeastern KY and WV.How to applyIf you have interest or questions regarding this position, please contact Jim Hagood, the Search Consultant overseeing the recruitment for this opportunity (214.396.5123), or submit your CV to Mr. Hagood via email (jim@academic-med.com).
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Vascular NeurologistSpecialty:
Neurology - Stroke, Neurology - Vascular, Neurology - GeneralLocation:
Hazard, KentuckyStroke Neurology OpportunityAppalachian Regional HealthcareHazard HospitalHazard, KYJob DescriptionOpportunity OverviewAppalachian Regional Healthcare and their flagship location, Hazard Hospital, are seeking a neurologist with advanced training in vascular neurology to join their expanding program to help treat the underserved population of the region. This opportunity affords one the benefit of focusing their clinical pursuits at the epicenter of arguably the highest concentration of neurological disorders in the US.Opportunity SpecificsThe Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARH) is a not-for-profit health system serving 350,000 residents across Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia. Operating 10 hospitals, multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, HomeCare Stores, and retail pharmacies, ARH is the largest provider of care and the largest employer in southeastern Kentucky.According to the Appalachia Regional Commission (ARC), the region that ARH serves contains one of the highest concentrations of economically distressed counties in the United States. The catchment population is encompassed by the 11-state region widely known as the ‘Stroke Belt’ or ‘Stroke Alley’ based on the unusually high incidence of stroke and other forms of cardiovascular disease.It is especially pertinent to note that the area is considered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as Medically Underserved. Thus, holders of J-1 and H-1B visas may be considered for eligibility to waive the requirement to return to the country of last permanent residence for a period of time prior to applying for a Green Card.The opportunity, located at the Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center in Hazard, KY (ARH-Hazard), is ideal for the mission-oriented neurologist driven to treat complex neurologic disorders and improve the overall health of patients in an area where neurologic care is sorely lacking.ResponsibilitiesApproximately 60% of the incoming neurologist’s clinical service will be dedicated to the high acuity inpatient consult service at ARH-Hazard with an average patient census of 15-18. The remaining clinical service will be in outpatient clinics adjacent to the hospital or at routinely scheduled outreach clinics located in nearby community locations.Medical Center OverviewThe Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center (Hazard-ARH) is a 350-bed, acute-care hospital with an adjacent psychiatric hospital. Hazard-ARH also serves as a regional tertiary referral center for southeastern KY and WV.How to applyIf you have interest or questions regarding this position, please contact Jim Hagood, the Search Consultant overseeing the recruitment for this opportunity (214.396.5123), or submit your CV to Mr. Hagood via email (jim@academic-med.com).
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