Neurology Residency Program Director

Job Details

ChristianaCare a nationally recognized leader in healthcare is recruiting a BE/BC Neurologist to serve as the founding Neurology Residency Program Director a pivotal role that will shape the academic future of one of the regions premier neurosciences programs.

This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up. As ChristianaCare launches its inaugural ACGME-accredited Neurology Residency Program the Program Director will lead every phase of development: designing the curriculum securing accreditation recruiting the inaugural resident class and establishing the culture and infrastructure of a training program built to last. This individual will be the architect of neurology graduate medical education at ChristianaCare.

The clinical home for this position is flexible. We welcome candidates with a background in vascular neurology/stroke neurohospitalist medicine or general or subspecialty ambulatory neurology. Clinical responsibilities will be structured to complement the academic mission with protected administrative time consistent with ACGME requirements.

Why ChristianaCare

• Join a nationally recognized academic health system with exceptional neurosciences infrastructure Delawares only Comprehensive Stroke Center the states only epilepsy monitoring unit a dedicated Neurointensive Care Unit neurointerventional surgery and an 18-physician multispecialty ambulatory practice.
• Lead a program with real institutional momentum: faculty depth subspecialty breadth and leadership committed to building a destination neurosciences institute.
• Competitive base salary and incentives sign-on bonus and PSLF eligibility.
• Generous CME allowance 403(b) with company match 457(b) and Defined Contribution plans fully paid malpractice with tail coverage and 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• Academic appointment opportunities at Jefferson Sidney Kimmel Medical College and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of ACGME initial accreditation including application development self-study site visit preparation and ongoing compliance.
• Design implement and continuously improve the neurology residency curriculum across inpatient outpatient and subspecialty rotations.
• Oversee resident recruitment selection onboarding and performance evaluation in accordance with NRMP ERAS and ABPN standards.
• Chair the Clinical Competency Committee and Program Evaluation Committee; oversee milestone reviews and annual program evaluation.
• Serve as mentor advisor and advocate for neurology residents.
• Collaborate with Neurosciences Service Line leadership the GME office and faculty to ensure a high-quality accreditation-compliant training environment.

Qualifications

• MD DO or equivalent; BE/BC in Neurology (ABPN)
• Minimum five years as an active faculty member in an ACGME-accredited neurology residency program
• Minimum three years of GME administrative experience preferred
• Current or eligible medical licensure in Delaware; ability to meet credentialing requirements
• Faculty appointment at Assistant Professor level or above (or eligibility)
• Clinical background in vascular neurology/stroke neurohospitalist medicine or general/subspecialty ambulatory neurology

About ChristianaCare

Headquartered in Wilmington Delaware ChristianaCare is one of the countrys most dynamic healthcare organizations. Our network includes three hospitals (1336 beds) a Level I trauma center a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care cancer care and womens health. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of Americas 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nations best by U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek.

Delaware offers varied and affordable housing across DE PA MD and NJ. Connected by Amtrak and I-95 the region puts you within 13 hours of Philadelphia New York City Washington D.C. major airports beach towns and more.

Annual Compensation Range $288361.00 - $418716.00

The above compensation range represents ChristianaCares good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting for full-time hours in the respective specialty. The actual compensation within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on a variety of factors including without limitation the fair market value for physician services in the relevant specialty and the candidates relevant experience education training credentials and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. The compensation range listed may encompass various forms of applicable compensation for this position including but not limited to productivity incentives value-based incentives and other ancillary forms of compensation dependent upon operational factors such as hours worked call coverage and other factors. ChristianaCare will offer compensation at an appropriate point within the above range or less frequently may offer a level of compensation outside the listed range as warranted by the circumstances.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination whose staff is reflective of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.

Post End Date

Jun 30 2027

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family including health insurance paid time off retirement an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit Experience:

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