Stroke Division Director - Visionary Neurology Leader

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia seeks a nationally recognized leader to serve as Director of the Stroke Division within the Department of Neurology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. This is a landmark opportunity to guide clinical care, research, and education across an academic health system.

The role requires leadership, vision, and a track record in multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on expanding telestroke, inpatient/outpatient stroke services, and prevention initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school; board-certified in Neurology with fellowship training in Vascular Neurology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of 5 years post-fellowship experience in stroke care, with proven leadership in academic medicine.
• Strong record of clinical excellence, scholarly activity, and program development.
• Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring faculty or trainees.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of academic and clinical work.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Stroke Division, aligning with the department and health system’s mission and goals.
• Develop and expand innovative clinical programs including telestroke, inpatient and outpatient stroke care, and stroke prevention initiatives.
• Foster a culture of excellence in research, with support to build clinical, translational, and health services research initiatives.
• Mentor and develop faculty, fellows, and residents, contributing to a strong academic environment.
• Collaborate with Jefferson Health leadership to enhance the reach and quality of stroke care across the health system, including comprehensive and primary stroke centers.
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards, including Joint Commission certification requirements.

Skills

Leadership in academic medicine

Program development

Team mentoring

Diversity and inclusion

Clinical excellence and research

Education

MD/DO

Board-certified in Neurology with vascular neurology fellowship

PA medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia seeks a nationally recognized leader to serve as Director of the Stroke Division within the Department of Neurology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. This is a landmark opportunity to guide clinical care, research, and education across an academic health system.

The role requires leadership, vision, and a track record in multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on expanding telestroke, inpatient/outpatient stroke services, and prevention initiatives.