Neuromuscular Neurology, Medical Director

Overview

AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute and AdventHealth Medical Group are seeking a fellowship trained Neuromuscular Neurologist as director for our expanding program in Central Florida. New physician would join with our existing team of neurologists and lead Neuromuscular Neurology care at our Orlando outpatient clinic. This role will be 80% clinical and 20% administrative.

The medical director will work to achieve top quartile performance in the care of patients with neuromuscular disease, such as Muscular Dystrophy (ALS), Myasthenia gravis, Charcot-Marie-Tooth, Peripheral neuropathies etc.  They will participate/lead innovative research that is publishable, design business models that combine both evidence-based medicine and patient care pathways that support efficient flow, reduction in costs and excellent patient outcomes. The Medical Director is responsible for providing direction for the development and clinical performance of the Neuromuscular Neurology Program with areas of focus in: Program Building; Clinical Quality and Performance Improvement; and Innovation, Teaching and Research. Current neuromuscular program has already been recognized as muscle dystrophy care center. Neurology department has robust support staff including social workers team, geneticist and rehab department. AdventHealth Orlando Neurology department is an ideal place to provide multidisciplinary care to neurological diseases. 

We are growing into one comprehensive team that will help to grow outpatient practices.  The Neuromuscular neurologist would join our already existing subspecialty leaders in movement disorders, memory disorders, neurobehavioral disorders, neuroimmunology, and headache medicine in a growing destination neurology program that treats patients and contributes to the body of knowledge through research. We also have an expanding team of general neurology as well across the system.

AdventHealth Orlando is continuing to grow its Neuroscience Institute with a new Brain Health flagship building which opened in 2022.  Our Neuro Critical Care Fellowship was accredited by the UCNS in early 2019.  Our Neuroscience Institute at AdventHealth Orlando consists of 120 dedicated neurology beds which includes 40 neuro-intensive care units, 8 dedicated neurosurgical OR suites with an intraoperative 3T MRI and 64 slice CT, FDG-PET, SPECT, and MEG lab.  AdventHealth Orlando has been awarded the highest designation, a Level 4 Epilepsy Center, by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). AdventHealth Neurology and Neurosurgery is a top 50 programs in US News & World Report year after year. In 2024 it ranked number 30 nationally in neurology and neurosurgery.

AdventHealth also has an advanced comprehensive stroke center providing endovascular procedures 24/7. Our neurosurgery program performed more craniotomy and spine surgery than any other hospitals in Florida. Our minimally invasive brain surgery program is one of the best in the state and draws patients nationally and internationally.  We also have a fully developed minimally invasive, DBS and noninvasive brain surgery (Gamma Knife and MRgFUS) programs.

Note: Physician must be board certified/eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with Neurology residency with fellowship training in Neuromuscular Neurology.
 

Practice Description

This opportunity with AdventHealth Medical Group includes the benefits of collegial team and competitive compensation.  Other benefits include occurrence-based malpractice coverage, 403b retirement plan, health insurance for physician and family, and relocation allowance.  AdventHealth Medical Group is a sister organization of AdventHealth Orlando which employs over 900 physicians in over 60 specialties. This aligned model and practice management experience provides the opportunity for the physicians to focus on the clinical aspects of medicine.

Hospital Description

AdventHealth Orlando is an internationally renowned hospital that specializes in life-saving medical treatments, preventative care and pioneering research. Our healing network includes 30 hospitals and more than 100 extended service locations across the state of Florida. Everything we do is designed to fulfill our ultimate goal — to help people live a healthier, fuller life in mind, body and spirit.

AdventHealth is a network of ten hospitals around the greater Orlando area, which total approximately 3,000 beds. AdventHealth operates many hospitals across nine different states; 30 of which are in Florida. Our mission has remained the same and is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ.

Since 1908, AdventHealth Orlando has cared for the Central Florida community as well as patients from around the world. AdventHealth Orlando is an acute-care, tertiary hospital caring for approximately 300,000 patients a year. As the primary campus for more than 1,000 physicians, AdventHealth Orlando is home to nationally recognized Centers of Excellence for Cancer, Cardiology, Children, Diabetes, Neuroscience, Orthopaedics, and Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Transplant.

AdventHealth Orlando was named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital by the magazine U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area, and No. 4 in the state. It is the 14th year in a row AdventHealth Orlando has claimed the top spot in Orlando. In addition, the hospital was ranked among the top 50 in the nation for four specialties: diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology and ear, nose and throat.

Community Description

AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. 

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