Henry Ford Health Systems Department of Neurology is seeking a Board-eligible/Board-certified Vascular Neurologist to join our team in Clinton Township, Michigan, at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. This role presents a unique opportunity to become the Director of the Stroke Center at a Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, with plans for expansion to a fully thrombectomy-capable facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Direct the stroke center and serve as the face of cerebrovascular care within the community.
• Program Development: Co-develop the neuro-interventional program alongside an interventional neurologist anticipated to join in July 2021.
• Clinical Duties:
  • Conduct inpatient consultations, balancing neurohospitalist and stroke responsibilities (approximately 50-50).
  • Provide outpatient stroke services to ensure continuity of care.
• Call Duties: Share call responsibilities with community neurologists and have the opportunity to take stroke call for Henry Ford Hospital, the comprehensive stroke center within the health system.
• Patient Care: Manage stroke cases effectively, with an aim to retain more patients at HF Macomb Hospital (457 ischemic strokes and 45 hemorrhagic strokes admitted in 2019).

Hospital Facilities & Support:

• Utilize state-of-the-art equipment, including a Siemens Biplane Neurointerventional Suite and advanced imaging platforms.
• Access to a full ICU, with plans to expand neuro-ICU services as the stroke and interventional programs develop.
• Collaborate with six on-site Henry Ford Neurosurgeons for comprehensive neurosurgical support.
• Work within an environment conducive to academic pursuits, including teaching roles for medical students, neurology residents, and vascular neurology fellows.

Qualifications:

• Completion of an ACGME/AOA approved Neurology Residency program.
• Completion or current enrollment in a Vascular Neurology Fellowship program.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a renowned institution recognized for pioneering new treatments in stroke and critical care.
• Engage in a collaborative environment supported by community neurologists and the HFHS Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Radiology, fostering significant potential for program growth.
• Contribute to the neurological health of Macomb County residents through advanced and comprehensive care.

About Henry Ford Health System:
Henry Ford Health System has been a leader in stroke care for over two decades, recognized as a designated stroke center by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our commitment to excellence in stroke treatment includes ongoing participation in clinical trials and research, with the potential for a tenure-track academic appointment for qualifying candidates through Wayne State University - School of Medicine and Michigan State University - College of Human Medicine.

Apply Now!
If you are a passionate and qualified Vascular Neurologist ready to make a difference in the community and advance your career in a thriving health system, we encourage you to apply today!