Medical Director of Neurology - Lead Virginia Neurology Program

Overview

A well-established health system in Central Virginia is seeking a Medical Director of Neurology to provide strategic and clinical leadership for both inpatient and outpatient neurology services, ensuring exceptional quality, efficiency, and patient-centered care. The Medical Director will report to the Executive Medical Director and collaborate closely with stroke and interventional neurology leadership. This high-impact leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the future of neuroscience care across the system while maintaining an active clinical practice.

The ideal candidate will practice general neurology; however, neurologists with subspecialty training in Movement Disorders, Headache, or Vascular Neurology will also be considered. Candidates should have at least three years of clinical experience and demonstrated leadership experience.

• Collaborative, compassionate team with strong executive, administrative, and APP support
• 80% clinical / 20% administrative structure
• Oversight of neurology service line expansion and quality initiatives
• Responsibility for patient outcomes, financial performance, workforce development, and strategic planning
• Hospital employment with competitive leadership compensation

• 3 Neurosurgeons plus 1 endovascular specialist
• 5 Full-time and 2 Part-time Neurologists
• 2 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physicians
• 2 Pain Management specialists

• Epilepsy monitoring
• Neurodiagnostics
• Stroke and neurovascular services
• Pain management
• Complex spine care

The region offers a safe, family-friendly environment with a low cost of living and diverse, affordable housing options. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy mountain hiking, trail systems, biking paths, and water activities such as boating, fishing, and camping. The area features a vibrant arts scene, community festivals, local orchards, and family-friendly museums. Convenient rail and regional airport access support easy travel. Nearby lakes and scenic landscapes provide additional recreational opportunities.

The health system serves a population of approximately 600,000 residents across Central and Southern Virginia through an extensive network of outpatient and specialty practices. Services include primary care, cardiology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, urology, and numerous other specialties. The organization also sponsors a family medicine residency program with academic affiliations across multiple regional institutions.