Medical Director of Neurology​/Stroke Program

Medical Director of Neurology/Stroke Program

Location: Lake, Marion;
Work Type: Full Time;
Job No: 527525

UF Health Central Florida (Lake and Marion Counties) is seeking a Medical Director & UF Health Physician to build, advance, and elevate the strategic vision of the Neurology department and Stroke program. This position combines direct patient care with leadership responsibilities in support of the Neurology department and Stroke program. Candidates should be eligible for the TEAMS rank of UF Health Physician and demonstrate experience with and commitment to advancing clinical, surgical and educational excellence within an academic medical center.

Responsibilities include providing full scope clinical patient care and services within the field of training, including diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventative care, and health maintenance at UF Health Regional Network Clinical Sites. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Working collaboratively with members of the healthcare team including pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff.
• Reviewing incoming reports (e.g., lab, x-ray, EKG) and following up in a timely manner.
• Prescribing pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Referring patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program or patient care unit.
• Directing and coordinating the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Following established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Participating in health promotion, education and/or prevention programs as appropriate to the position.
• Participating in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical and operational meetings as requested.
• Assisting in updating protocols and principles of practice as requested.

Expected Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements: Licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes, plus four years of appropriate experience. Completion of a residency program may substitute for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Specialty License or Certification;
Board certified or Board Eligible in specified area of medical specialty;
Certification/Licensure in the state of Florida and Federal DEA Certification.

Special Instructions To Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

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EEO Statement
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The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call  or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

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