Medical Director; Neurology

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• Develop plans which enable the hospital center to establish a seizure/epilepsy monitoring program that provides efficient and competent video monitoring to aid in the determination of patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Interface with administration on staffing and capital requirements necessary to run an efficient service.
• Interpret and report EEG studies (Paterson/Wayne) in an appropriate timeframe.
• Establish and oversee an EEG reading panel.
• Conduct educational meetings with technologists to review records, improve techniques, and monitor study quality.
• Provide ongoing in-service education for nursing staff and assist in reviewing nursing policies and procedures related to video monitoring of patients.
• Develop CQI and PI plans with staff, review outcomes, and implement corrective action plans.
• Assist in marketing development and outreach efforts to hospital and community physicians.
• Evaluate new and existing equipment, troubleshoot problems, meet with company representatives, and maintain equipment utilization by the program.
• Implement and conduct combined adult and pediatric epilepsy conferences/meetings.
• Present Grand Rounds or similar lectures.
• Implement epilepsy teaching rounds with house staff.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Neurology and Chairman of Medicine.

• Serve as consulting neurologist on unassigned and private patients.
• Share general neurology call coverage (approximately 1:4).
• Precept Neurology clinic (1 morning/week) (DePaul Center).
• Collaborate with designated Advance Practice Nurses assigned to neurology/stroke.
• Read, interpret, and report EEGs.
• Maintain a private practice office (mix of epilepsy and general neurology).
• Participate in ongoing clinical research and clinical trials.
• Assist in developing clinical guidelines for neurology, epilepsy, and EMU.
• Attend neurology/stroke/Department of Medicine meetings as required.
• Participate in quality improvement and performance improvement efforts within the Division of Neurology.
• Teach medical residents and students rotating through Neurology.
• Provide lectures, Grand Rounds, and morbidity & mortality discussions for residents.
• Collaborate with Nursing and other departments in educational efforts related to Neurology.

• Maintain ABMS recognized Board Certification in Neurology or one of its subspecialties.
• Develop a specific area of clinical interest within the Neuroscience Service Line.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Chief of Neurology and Chairman of Medicine.

• Competitive salary*
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx, and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Health & Wellness*
• Non‑Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD:
  Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program
• Per Diem and Part‑time Employees working under 20 hours per week: 403b Company Match not applicable.

St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay, or other forms of compensation.

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state and the largest employer in Passaic County.

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• Full‑time

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