ChristianaCare Health System is seeking a BE/BC Neurocritical Care Intensivist to join our established, physician-led team of 4 physicians and 14 advanced practice providers. Our state-of-the-art facilities include an 18-bed Neurocritical Care Unit and a 6-bed Transitional Neurology/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit on the Newark campus. The successful candidate will collaborate with a dedicated team of providers to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
The Newark campus is home to Delaware's only Comprehensive Stroke Center, consistently recognized with the highest awards from the American Heart Association for the past five years. Acute stroke care is managed by a separate vascular neurology team of 11 physicians; primary stroke call is not required for this position. EEG is read by a separate and dedicated Epilepsy team. The campus is served by 5 expert Neurointerventional surgeons.
Our hospital-based neurology team is supported by 18 subspecialty-trained physicians, including experts in epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular disease, neuro-ophthalmology, headache, and autoimmune neurology. Comprehensive EEG capabilities-both spot and continuous-are available, and neurosurgical support is provided by Delaware Neurosurgical Associates, currently staffed by 9 neurosurgeons.
Qualifications:
M.D., D.O., or equivalent
BE/BC in Neurology and Neurocritical Care
Strong clinical skills and excellent communication abilities
Experience working with a diverse patient population preferred
ChristianaCare offers a collaborative, supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and involvement in a high-functioning, multidisciplinary team.
About ChristianaCare
Headquartered in Newark, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic healthcare organizations. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center, a Level III epilepsy monitoring unit, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center, and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care, and women's health.
ChristianaCare is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States. IDG Computerworld has recognized it as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. Healthgrades has rated ChristianaCare as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals, and it is continually ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national quality ratings.
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