Neurology- Stroke Medical Director– Your Life’s Work in Gainesville, Georgia

Your Life’s Work—we’re here to support it all! Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, a subsidiary of Northeast Georgia Health System, is seeking the nation's brightest and most innovative Neurologists for Stroke Medical Director for health system. This position would oversee the design, execution, and continuous improvement of our stroke program. Come and be a part of one of the largest and most experienced multidisciplinary teams in the nation! Primary location is Gainesville, Georgia

Benefits of Working at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group:

• Investing in Innovative Technologies
• Striving for the Highest Quality Outcomes
• Teaching the Physician Leaders of Tomorrow
• Discovering New Treatments through Clinical Trials
• Expanding your Skills through Developmental Opportunities
• Changing the Face of Medicine through Venture Partnerships
• Thriving in Vibrant Communities Perfect for You & Your Family
• Partnering with Non-Profits to Impact Social Determinants of Health
• Diversifying the Workforce by a Purposeful Focus on Equity & Inclusion
• Excellent Compensation, including sign-on bonus, relocation, & malpractice coverage
• Living Healthy through Provided Wellness Services & Emphasizing Work-Life Balance

Position Overview:

• The Stroke Director will report to the CMO of Northeast Georgia Health System with additional reporting relationship the Executive Director of the Neuroscience Service Line.
• Provide leadership in ongoing initiatives of the Stroke Program, maintaining Stroke Center Certification status, and ensuring quality, evidence-based stroke care.
  • Treatment time benchmarks
  • Performance outcomes
  • Education requirements
  • Policies and Procedure compliance
  • Other DNV/Coverdell criteria per appropriate facility certification Collaborate in an efficient operation and oversight of the Stroke program
• Development of NGHS System Stroke Program objectives and provide input on budgets, equipment, staffing to achieve the objectives
• Development of agenda for and the leading of stroke committee meetings to discuss group management and clinical improvement

• Provide direct patient care as a member of the Stroke program and provide consultative advice to inpatient neurology and neurocritical care physicians

Neurology Practice Overview:

• Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level 1 Trauma at our Gainesville campus and Primary Stroke Center at both our Braselton and Barrow campuses
• Robust Neurology program that includes:
•  Outpatient Neurologists and APPs
• 12 bed Neuro-Critical Care Unit covered by dedicated Neurocritical Care Team
• Experienced support staff includes a dedicated Stroke Coordinator, Educator and Stroke Navigator
• 24/7 EEG Support
• EMR Platform – EPIC

Working together with Physician Leaders like you:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible Neurologist

• Minimum of three years of Neurology or Neuro-critical care work experience and ability to demonstrate clinical and administrative leadership skills.
• Functions well in a team environment, contributing to and supporting organizational goals and initiatives.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG), one of the largest multi-specialty groups in Georgia, brings together more than 650 talented physicians and advanced practitioners representing 35 specialties at over 80 locations. NGPG is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), which serves more than 1,500,000 people in more than 19 counties across the region.   As part of NGHS, patients of NGPG have a direct connection to Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s five hospital campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Habersham, Lumpkin, and Barrow, Ga. 

Northeast Georgia Community Northeast Georgia offers the best quality of life in the Southeast. For more than two centuries, Hall County has been the focal point for the arts, education, government, and business in Northeast Georgia. Lake Lanier and the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains provide a beautiful backdrop for Hall County's varied mix of agricultural, industrial, healthcare, and retail industries.

We’re Here to Support it All: contact Miranda Huckleberry, Physician Recruiter with NGPG.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG), one of the largest multi-specialty groups in Georgia, brings together more than 750+ talented physicians and advanced practitioners representing 40 specialties at over 100 locations. NGPG is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), which serves more than 1,500,000 people in more than 19 counties across the region.  As part of NGHS, patients of NGPG have a direct connection to Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s five hospital campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Lumpkin, Habersham, and Barrow County.  Learn more about our awarded services at  www.nghs.com.