WMCHealth and New York Medical College
Regional Academic Neurohospitalist
WMCHealth | New York Medical College
Northern Region – Hudson Valley, New York
Northern Region – Hudson Valley, New York
Build the Future of Regional Neurology
The Department of Neurology at WMCHealth and New York Medical College is seeking a full-time Regional Academic Neurohospitalist to join our expanding academic neurology program serving New York's Hudson Valley.
This is not a traditional neurohospitalist position. It is an opportunity to help build an innovative regional inpatient neurology service spanning MidHudson Regional Hospital (Poughkeepsie) and HealthAlliance Hospital (Kingston) while practicing within one of New York's largest integrated academic health systems.
As part of our vision of One Neurology. One Standard. One System., you will work collaboratively with physicians across multiple subspecialties to deliver exceptional neurological care while helping shape the future of regional neuroscience.
Why Join WMCHealth Neurology?
- Faculty appointment with New York Medical College
- Practice within an integrated regional academic neurology department
- Opportunity to help build a new model of inpatient neurological care
- Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with stroke neurology, neurocritical care, epilepsy, neurosurgery, neurointerventional surgery, neuroradiology, rehabilitation, emergency medicine, and hospital medicine
- Resident and medical student teaching
- Quality improvement and clinical pathway development
- Leadership and career development opportunities
- Strong Advanced Practice Provider support
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Position Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient neurology consultation services across MidHudson Regional Hospital and HealthAlliance Hospital.
- Evaluate and manage patients with acute neurological disorders including stroke, seizure, encephalopathy, neuromuscular disease, movement disorders, headache, neuroimmunologic disorders, and other neurological emergencies.
- Collaborate closely with vascular neurology, neurocritical care, neurosurgery, neurointerventional surgery, hospital medicine, emergency medicine, intensive care, rehabilitation, and other multidisciplinary teams.
- Supervise Advanced Practice Providers and neurology residents, as appropriate.
- Contribute to standardized, high-quality neurological care across the Northern Region of the Hudson Valley.
Education
- Teach neurology residents and New York Medical College medical students.
- Participate in departmental conferences, case discussions, journal clubs, and educational activities.
- Mentor trainees with an interest in inpatient neurology and academic medicine.
Leadership and Program Development
This position offers a rare opportunity to help shape a growing regional neuroscience program.
Responsibilities include:
- Building an integrated regional inpatient neurology service
- Developing standardized clinical pathways and best practices
- Participating in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Supporting strategic growth of neurological services throughout the Northern Region
- Collaborating with physician leaders to improve access, quality, and continuity of neurological care
Practice Model
Clinical responsibilities are shared across two closely affiliated hospitals located approximately 30 minutes apart within an integrated regional neurology program
This regional model provides clinical variety, academic engagement, and the opportunity to help develop innovative systems of neurological care while maintaining continuity across hospitals.
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
- Eligible for unrestricted New York State medical licensure
- Excellent clinical, communication, and teamwork skills
- Interest in inpatient neurology, education, quality improvement, and program development
- Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care
About WMCHealth Neurology
The Department of Neurology provides comprehensive neurological care across an integrated network serving more than two million residents throughout the Hudson Valley.
Our academic programs include:
- Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Level 4 Epilepsy Center
- A growing number of fellowship programs including: Neurocritical Care and Vascular Neurology
- ACGME-Accredited Neurology Residency
- Comprehensive subspecialty neurology programs
- Integrated teleneurology and telestroke services
- Brain Health initiatives
Our department is committed to advancing neurological care through clinical excellence, education, innovation, research, and physician leadership.
Life in the Hudson Valley
Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with:
- Scenic mountains, rivers, and outdoor recreation
- Historic river towns and vibrant communities
- Excellent schools
- Hiking, biking, skiing, and year-round recreation
- Easy access to New York City
- A balanced lifestyle with world-class academic medicine
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:
- Competitive base salary
- Performance and productivity incentives
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement plan
- Generous CME funding and professional development support
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Academic appointment through New York Medical College
Join Us
This position offers an exceptional opportunity to join an academic department during a period of significant regional growth and help shape the future of neurological care across an expanding health system.
If you are passionate about inpatient neurology, medical education, innovation, and building programs that improve patient care, we invite you to join our team.
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