Director of Neurology Services

Piedmont Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Neurosciences is seeking an exceptional physician leader for the role of System Medical Director of Neurology. This position defines strategy, ensures quality integration, and expands neurology services across Piedmont’s hospitals and outpatient locations while maintaining an active clinical practice.

The role oversees a broad spectrum of neurology subspecialties and requires collaboration with system leaders to build a cohesive, patient-centered neurology enterprise across the

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board certification in Neurology.
• Licensed or eligible for GA medical licensure.
• Progressive physician leadership experience.
• Experience leading in multi-hospital healthcare environments.
• Proven record in clinical program development and strategic planning.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with physicians and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Drive recruitment of neurology professionals across the system.
• Provide leadership for physicians in hospitals and outpatient practices.
• Enhance alignment, engagement, productivity, and collaboration.
• Support development and growth of neurological programs and services.
• Champion standards for quality and patient-centered care.
• Facilitate coordination across subspecialties and environments.
• Encourage adoption of innovative clinical practices and care delivery models.
• Maintain active clinical practice in your specialty.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Relationship building

Physician engagement

Education

MD/DO

Neurology Board Certification

Job description

Piedmont Neurosciences is looking for an exceptional physician leader to join as the System Medical Director of Neurology. This key position will play a vital role in defining the strategic vision, quality integration, and expansion of neurology services throughout Piedmont's hospitals and outpatient locations.

The System Medical Director will guide physician leadership in a comprehensive range of neurology, encompassing vascular neurology, epilepsy, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, neurocritical care, neuro-oncology, peripheral nerve disorders, pain management, memory disorders, headache, and behavioral neurology. We strongly encourage candidates from all neurology subspecialties to apply. Collaborating closely with the System Chief of Neurosciences and hospital, medical group, and service-line leaders, the Medical Director will work to enhance a cohesive and patient-focused neurology enterprise. This role also includes maintaining an active clinical practice in the physician's area of expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the recruitment of neurology professionals across the system
• Provide leadership for physicians in multiple hospitals and outpatient practices
• Enhance physician alignment, engagement, productivity, and collaboration
• Support the development and growth of neurological programs and services
• Champion consistent standards for quality, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care
• Facilitate improved coordination and integration across neurological subspecialties and environments
• Encourage the adoption of innovative clinical practices and care delivery models
• Maintain an active clinical practice in the physician's specialty

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board certification in Neurology
• Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the State of Georgia
• Progressive experience in physician leadership
• Demonstrated leadership within a multi-hospital healthcare environment
• Proven success in clinical program development, strategic planning, and engaging physicians
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to lead effectively within a complex organizational structure
• Strong professional reputation and capacity to engage fellow physicians and leaders

Preferred Experience

• Leadership experience in an established neuroscience or neurology service line
• Experience in developing or managing clinical education or fellowship programs
• Regional or national involvement in neurology leadership, professional organizations, research, or clinical program initiatives

Piedmont Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit health system recognized for delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Throughout Georgia, Piedmont serves communities representing 85% of the state's population with 27 hospitals, 113 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations, and more than 3,600 Piedmont Clinic members. With nearly 50,000 caregivers and over 4.5 million patients served, Piedmont offers physicians the chance to work in a growing, mission-driven organization committed to making a positive impact in every life we touch.