Physician - Neurologist

St. John's Episcopal Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 325,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's Episcopal Hospital, part of Episcopal Health Services, invites a skilled Neurologist to join the Division of Neurology. The role focuses on comprehensive inpatient and outpatient neurological care for a diverse patient population, with close collaboration across departments.

You will participate in rapid stroke intervention, advanced diagnostic testing, and educational activities for residents and students within a supportive academic environment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Neurology.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology residency program.
• Eligible for a New York State medical license.
• Clinical experience in stroke care and acute neurological management strongly preferred.
• Excellent diagnostic, clinical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a variety of neurological conditions including stroke, seizures, migraines, movement disorders, dementia, and neuromuscular diseases.
• Perform thorough neurological evaluations and manage both acute and chronic cases in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with the Emergency Department to provide 24/7 medical evaluations for rapid stroke intervention, including rt-PA administration.
• Order and interpret neuro-diagnostic studies including EEGs, EMGs, and nerve conduction studies, in partnership with relevant departments.
• Utilize state-of-the-art CT and MRI technology to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain hospital standards as a NYS DOH Certified Primary Stroke Center.
• Document clinical activity using the EMR system.
• Contribute to education and mentorship of residents or medical students (if applicable).

Skills

Neurology

Stroke care

Clinical evaluation

Communication skills

Education

MD/DO

Neurology residency

Tools

EEG

EMG

Nerve conduction studies

Job description

EHS Overview:

Episcopal Health Services Inc. (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. EHS provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care to the diverse populations of the Rockaways, Five Towns, South Nassau, and beyond. The system offers comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services to people of all faiths.

St. John's Episcopal Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission's Health Facilities Accreditation Program and is approved by the New York State Department of Health. The hospital is a recipient of the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award and the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. Additionally, St. John's is proud to be redesignated as a Baby-Friendly® Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA - the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States.

Come Grow With Us!

Full-Time

Salary: $325,000 - $360,000

Job Summary:

Episcopal Health Services is seeking a skilled and compassionate Neurologist to join our dynamic and growing Division of Neurology. Our department delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient neurological care, treating a wide spectrum of conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system. You will join a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality, patient-centered care, working closely with other medical specialties to develop tailored treatment plans for our diverse patient population.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and manage a variety of neurological conditions including stroke, seizures, migraines, movement disorders, dementia, and neuromuscular diseases.
• Perform thorough neurological evaluations and manage both acute and chronic cases in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with the Emergency Department to provide 24/7 medical evaluations for rapid stroke intervention, including administration of rt-PA.
• Order and interpret neuro-diagnostic studies including EEGs, EMGs, and nerve conduction studies, in partnership with the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Utilize advanced imaging resources, including state-of-the-art CT and MRI technology, to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives and help maintain the hospital's standards as a New York State Department of Health Certified Primary Stroke Center.
• Document all clinical activity thoroughly and accurately using the hospital's electronic medical records system.
• Contribute to the education and mentorship of residents or medical students (if applicable).

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology residency program.
• Eligible for a New York State medical license.
• Clinical experience in stroke care and acute neurological management strongly preferred.
• Excellent diagnostic, clinical, and communication skills.

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