Medical Director – Memory Care Program - Connecticut

LeadingAge CT; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare’s Ayer Neuroscience Institute seeks a visionary, fellowship-trained Medical Director for the Memory Care Program in Connecticut. The Medical Director will provide leadership, oversee program growth, and champion advanced memory care practices across disciplines.

The ideal candidate is BE/BC Cognitive Neurologist or General Neurologist with dementia expertise. This leadership role reports to the Co-Physician-in-Chief of the Ayer Neuroscience Institute and focuses on outpatient

Qualifications

• BE/BC Cognitive Neurologist or General Neurologist with training and expertise in dementia.

Responsibilities

• Lead Hartford HealthCare’s Memory Care Program in collaboration with clinical and administrative leaders.
• Provide personalized outpatient evaluation and care for memory patients; no inpatient call.
• Develop standardized practices and clinical pathways to ensure consistency and quality.
• Recruit and supervise faculty and staff; promote patient-centric, high-quality care.
• Coordinate with neurologists, neuropsychiatrists, neuropsychologists and advanced practice leaders.
• Lead the Memory Care Clinical Council meetings and collaborate across departments to integrate care protocols.

Job description

# Medical Director – Memory Care Program - ConnecticutHartford HealthcareWethersfield, CTShare%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EMedical Director – Memory Care Program%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EHartford HealthCare’s Ayer Neuroscience Institute seeks a visionary, fellowship-trained, full-time Medical Director for Hartford HealthCare’s Memory Care Program in Connecticut.%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe Ayer Neuroscience Institute %3C/strong%3Eis a rapidly expanding Multidisciplinary Institute with a focus on comprehensive patient care, academics, teaching, and research. The Institute enjoys the resources of a system committed to excellence in patient care, quality and experience. It boasts an impressive staff of world class Neuroscience experts that includes over 200 Neuroscience physicians and advanced practitioners. We are an academic institution affiliated with University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Quinnipiac University Medical School. We are actively involved in medical education of students, residents and fellows. We conduct clinical research in all major areas of care related to the Neurosciences.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe Memory Care Program%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3Eis a%26nbsp;multidisciplinary effort focused on the diagnosis and treatment of cognitive disorders, supported by specialists in Neurology, Neuropsychiatry, Neuropsychology, Clinical Social Work, and Advanced Practice Nursing. The program provides comprehensive evaluations and individualized care for patients and their families, addressing medical, psychosocial, and emotional needs. Our expanding team utilizes advanced diagnostics, including dementia biomarkers, neurocognitive testing, and amyloid PET imaging, and offers innovative therapies, such as anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody treatment.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe Medical Director %3C/strong%3Ewill provide visionary leadership, direction, and oversight over the Memory Care Program. Supporting overall programmatic growth and development, the Medical Director will champion the seamless delivery of advanced memory care, facilitate the development of standardized practices and clinical pathways, recruit and supervise faculty and practice personnel, collaborate effectively with providers across multiple disciplines, and promote a positive, patient-centric atmosphere to ensure optimal patient care, continued improvement, and staff satisfaction.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EThe ideal candidate for this dynamic leadership opportunity is a medical professional who is a %3Cstrong%3EBE/BC Cognitive Neurologist, or General Neurologist with training and expertise in dementia %26amp; related cognitive disorders. %3C/strong%3EThe Medical Director will report to the Co-Physician-in-Chief of the Ayer Neuroscience Institute.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESpecific Responsibilities Include:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3ELeadership and oversight of Hartford HealthCare’s Memory Care Program, in collaboration with the Co-Physician-in-Chief and other clinical and administrative leadership of the Ayer Neuroscience Institute.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3EProvide personalized, coordinated outpatient evaluation and care of memory patients. There is no inpatient call or hospital-based care required.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3EFacilitate the development and implementation of standardized practices and clinical pathways.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3EEnsure seamless access and efficient patient throughput.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3EEnsure that the multidisciplinary team provides each patient with an individualized and comprehensive assessment and meets the highest levels of patient experience.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3EPromote an atmosphere of positive, effective interaction and facilitate relationships between and among providers within Hartford HealthCare.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3EEducate residents about the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cognitive disorders.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3EInitiate clinical research programs related to cognitive disorders.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3EParticipate in the Department of Neurology activities related to patient care, teaching, research and related matters.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3ELead the Memory Care Clinical Council meetings, with representation from multiple disciplines, regions and care venues.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3ECollaborate with other councils, regions, institutes, departments and providers to form a seamless care continuum%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3EDevelop care protocols that include the latest brain imaging techniques, testing for dementia bio markers and genetic risk factors, and disease modifying therapies.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout Hartford HealthCare: %3C/strong%3EThe %3Cstrong%3EHartford HealthCare network %3C/strong%3Eemploys %3Cstrong%3Eover 2,500 providers %3C/strong%3Ein over %3Cstrong%3E500 practice locations %3C/strong%3Ethroughout Connecticut. It includes eight acute care hospitals including one of the largest academic and surgical hospitals in the northeast, thriving community teaching hospitals, and Hartford HealthCare Medical Group, one of the largest, physician-led, multi-specialty medical groups in New England.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EThis means MORE OPTIONS to propel careers to new heights and all within a deeply embedded culture of inclusion, innovation, and focus on the highest quality of care. We are teachers, researchers, leaders and, most of all, caregivers.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EOur location:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EConnecticut %3C/strong%3E- Within 2 hours of Boston and New York City and offers access to the finest schools in the nation. The area has four beautiful seasons for recreational activities, access to New England beaches and ski resorts, and options to live near the shore, in leafy suburbs, or in vibrant urban areas.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAdditional Information:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ECompetitive salary plus comprehensive benefits including low cost, high quality medical/dental, STD/LTD, matching 401(k), generous paid time off, CME, %26amp; more.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EThis is a salaried position. While compensation is presented as an hourly rate for consistency across our postings, this position is paid on a salary basis. The hiring range reflects a good faith estimate of pay for this position as of the posting date. Actual pay will be determined based on qualifications, location, internal equity, and other factors that may include hire bonuses, incentive pay plans, loan repayment, administrative stipends, or relocation.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFor more information or to schedule a 1:1 discussion:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ECall, text or email HHC’s Neuroscience Recruiter Clayton Tebbetts at:%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E860-249-6927 - [e-mail]%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3EBE/BC Cognitive Neurologist, Memory Care Specialist, or General Neurologist with training and expertise in dementia & related disorders